Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

Congratulations to the students and staff of the Peninsula and East Bay Coastal Crews from the Student Conservation Association (SCA) for completing their 5-week summer community crew programs. This week, a group of eight students, along with their team leaders Jeremiah and John, successfully completed constructing 1/2 of a mile (2,520 feet) of new cattle fencing at a conservation property south of Mayyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. This new fence is crucial for safeguarding a sensitive riparian area where three natural springs meet, providing essential habitat for rare and native plants and wildlife. The staff at Open Space Authority were truly impressed by the students' swift work and their positive and dedicated work ethic.   We are excited to continue collaborating with SCA in the future and are excited to witness the remarkable paths these talented students will take. We certainly hope they will keep an eye on future opportunities here at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. These students are the future of conservation, and the future is looking very bright!

Today the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Valley Water and Bay Area Older Adults gathered to celebrate the announcement of $800,000 in federal community project funding for accessibility improvements to the Heart’s Delight Trail and other facilities at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. Click the link to read the full press release with more information: https://lnkd.in/gCTPZvQC 

#WeAreHiring We are looking for an Agricultural Specialist to advance the Authority’s ability to deliver on its mission and goals related to restoring and protecting working lands in the Santa Clara Valley. We are looking for an enthusiastic and mission driven professional to engage with current and future agricultural tenants to build and maintain productive working lands. Applications are due by 5 PM on Monday August 12th. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3RYNLo4 #opportunity #openspace #agriculturalplanning #conservation #restoration #workinglands

#WeAreHiring We are looking for an Agricultural Specialist to advance the Authority’s ability to deliver on its mission and goals related to restoring and protecting working lands in the Santa Clara Valley. We are looking for an enthusiastic and mission driven professional to engage with current and future agricultural tenants to build and maintain productive working lands. Applications are due by 5 PM on Monday August 12th. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3RYNLo4 #opportunity #openspace #agriculturalplanning #conservation #restoration #workinglands

Do you believe in transparency and accountability? These values lie at the heart of the Open Space Authority, and we invite you to explore opportunities to join our Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) and Expenditure Plan Oversight Committee (EPOC). The EPOC, which meets four times per year, has three openings, and the CAC has two open positions. Discover how your unique voice and perspective can directly shape your community! 🗣 Learn more and apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/gmK5Dv5s

Happy #PrideMonth! Diversity is one of the most important elements of life, both in society and in nature - and the array of wildlife in the Santa Clara Valley shows us that every day. 🐾🌈 Meet six native animals that make up every color of the traditional Pride flag: https://lnkd.in/gmF8qqfX

Come help us connect people to nature and to natural and working lands! Capital improvements at the Authority are light on the land and big on access and connection.

#WeAreHiring We are looking for an Associate Open Space Planner to connect people and communities to nature through open space planning and capital project implementation. We are looking for a nimble, enthusiastic, and creative planning professional to manage staff-led and consultant teams on a range of current site planning and capital improvements at Authority owned lands. Applications are due by 5PM on Tuesday July 9th. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4bVoGCw #opportunity #openspace #conservation #capitalprojects #projectmanager

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority seeks a Staff Accountant to ensure operational efficiency through the day-to-day functions of the Authority’s accounting processes, supporting all projects and programs of the Authority’s mission. A team player who loves completing the puzzle of month-end close will thrive in this role! Applications Due: Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3UVQYFA

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is hiring for an External Funding Coordinator. This new position will work to secure and manage outside finding, leveraging the Authority's resources to increase capacity and implement the mission across all program areas of the Authority. Applications are due Monday 6/10/2024 at 5:00PM Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4ako5Zp #conservationcareers #jobopportunity