Senior Director

4 weeks ago

San Francisco, United States Kearns & West Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Director
NorCal (Sacramento or San Francisco)


THE ORGANIZATION

Kearns & West is a leader in the collaboration and communications field, providing services in strategic communications, public affairs, public involvement, stakeholder facilitation, and community outreach for the public and private sector. Founded in 1984, the small, woman-owned business has offices in Austin, TX; Charleston, SC; Denver, CO; Costa Mesa, Davis, Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, CA; Washington, D.C.; and Portland, OR.

The firm has a mission of working together to make a positive impact on society in an environment of opportunity, diversity, and respect. Focusing on positive, mutually beneficial results has allowed Kearns & West to maintain long-term relationships with the people and organizations it assists. The firm’s high-stakes projects include work at local, state, and national levels and cover a variety of sectors including transportation, land use and community planning, major public facilities and infrastructure, natural resources, energy, water, and marine resources. At the core of all of our projects is finding solutions to advance essential policies and programs.

Kearns & West is the ideal match for professionals seeking meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and colleagues that are smart, capable, and supportive. Once on board, we hope team members will stay for the long term. The entrepreneurial culture at Kearns & West values team initiatives in practice innovation and business development. Additionally, the firm has a partnership track and a commitment to professional development. Compensation and benefits at Kearns & West are also highly competitive with firms in our field.

For more information, please visit: www.kearnswest.com.


THE POSITION

Based out of Sacramento or the Bay Area, the Senior Director position involves a wide range of responsibilities and roles including facilitation, project management, technical understanding of water and energy issues in California and nationally, interaction with diverse stakeholders and Tribes, client management and coordination, facilitation, all aspects of planning and executing stakeholder and public meetings or other forums, online and social media, project research, strategic planning, communications and outreach support, development of project proposals including budgets, business development, and contract administration. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including dispute resolution, public policy and communications will be considered. We are looking for someone with experience and interest in water and power, in California and beyond. Interest in collaborative problem-solving and process planning/coordination is essential.

Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Develop and implement engagement strategies and plans, including stakeholder engagement and public outreach.
  • Plan and facilitate stakeholder discussions, group meetings, workshops and events, and internal working groups and teams, both in-person and using virtual collaborative technologies.
  • Interface with clients on outreach and engagement planning.
  • Participate in internal team calls to coordinate roles, tasks and collaborate on ideas.
  • Support team and project management
  • Develop of project proposals including budgets, business development, contract administration, and invoice and expense report preparation.
  • Serve as a leader in Kearns & West’s growing Water and Power practice.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate would have work and consulting experience and background in relevant sections such as water, climate, equity, energy, and community and regional planning. Other desirable qualities include:

  • Deep understanding of and experience facilitating processes involving complex natural resources and/or planning issues.
  • Ability to effectively build partnerships and relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage projects in collaboration with multiple team members, including in-house staff, consultants, clients, stakeholders and priority communities and their representatives.
  • Organized and prepared to contribute to the collaborative culture of our organization
  • Technical understanding and experience working in hydropower and water-related issues, such as hydropower relicensing, water rights, dam decommissioning, etc.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, yet successful at balancing working as part of a team
  • Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment in an emotionally intelligent and collaborative manner.
  • Able to reliably set priorities, manage and meet project deadlines on multiple projects for multiple clients, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to travel within Northern California, as needed.


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