Elkhorn Slough is a rich tidal wetland located at the geographic center of the Monterey Bay shoreline on the central California coast. The Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) is a mature nonprofit organization and a nationally accredited land trust dedicated to conserving and restoring Elkhorn Slough and its watershed. ESF conserves over 4,200 acres in the Elkhorn Slough watershed. We work closely with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a partner in the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR). ESF’s office is located at ESNERR in Royal Oaks. We operate with a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule.
Position Summary: Development and Communications Assistant
The Development and Communications Assistant is an integral member of the ESF team, and this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated entry-level professional to help expand our successful fundraising and communications efforts during a time of organizational growth. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Deputy Director. The right candidate will be committed to joining our collective effort to raise funds for conservation work, communicate donor impact, and engage the community in our mission to conserve and restore Elkhorn Slough.
Compensation
ESF offers a competitive starting wage in the range of $26-30/hour, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Elkhorn Slough Foundation offers a competitive benefits package, including employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits, and life insurance. In addition, we offer TIAA 403(b) retirement plan benefits with a 5% employer contribution, a flexible health spending account, paid holidays and sick time, and two weeks’ paid vacation.
Our office operates under a hybrid work schedule. This position requires a minimum of three days a week in-person, while other responsibilities may be completed as remote work, at the discretion of the supervisor.
To Apply: ESF encourages individuals to submit their resume and cover letter electronically through our website. Initial application review will be July 25, 2025. Position open until filled.