Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is seeking a dynamic and talented candidate for the role of Director of Engagement and Regional Climate Planning. The Director will provide oversight into all functions and activities within RCEA’s newly created Engagement and Regional Climate Planning department. This newly created department is dedicated to enhancing awareness of RCEA and climate work throughout the community and increasing the capacity of our region to accomplish climate goals. Activates will include Community Outreach, Regional Climate Action Planning, and Offshore Wind Advocacy.
Applicants must submit an RCEA Employment Application, resume and cover letter to RCEA, 633 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501 or to [email protected], Attn: Director of Engagement and Regional Climate Planning. Incomplete application packages are subject to disqualification. Please include position #309 in your cover letter and in the subject line if you submit your application by email. Application forms are available at www.redwoodenergy.org/employment/ .
This is a department head classification that oversees, leads, and participates in all activities of the Engagement and Regional Climate Planning Department, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. The Director is accountable for accomplishing operational goals and objectives and serves as an advisor and contributor to executive management and Board of Directors on policies, procedures, and major RCEA programs/initiatives.
Specific activities include:
- Assume full management responsibility for all Engagement and Regional Climate Planning Department programs, services, and activities, including community engagement, outreach, communications, and regional coordination functions.
- Provide executive level direction for marketing, public education, and community outreach activities supporting RCEA programs and services; ensures alignment and consistency of messaging, branding, and engagement strategies across RCEA.
- Launch implementation of the first-ever Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP); collaborate with the County of Humboldt and Cities, providing high-level policy direction and administrative oversight of the RCAP; develop a work and funding plan for the RCAP Administrator; ensure RCAP work is aligned with strategic objectives, Board policies, and jurisdictional agreements.
- Lead or support RCEA involvement with offshore wind development, including collaboration with local stakeholders and leaders, and representing RCEA's interest in local, statewide, and federal planning efforts related to offshore wind development.
- Directly support the RCEA’s Community Advisory Committee, including staffing their regular meetings, and advising on ways to make CAC involvement meaningful and representative of our community.
(Duties are illustrative and may vary, please review full Job Description for more information)
Pay: $130,233.52 - $202,034.93 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
