Division Lead, External Affairs chez East Bay Regional Park District, CA

This role also supports the execution of Board meetings, oversees division staff, and ensures alignment of communications and policy initiatives with Park District priorities. The Division Lead acts as a proactive ambassador for the organization, helping to tell the Park District’s story, elevate its public profile, and advance strategic partnerships that support conservation, recreation, and equitable community access throughout the East Bay.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public policy, communications, English, public relations, strategic communications, public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field is desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public and media relations, public policy, communications, or related field, including at least two years of experience at the middle management level in this field, including supervision. Subject matter expertise in land use, transportation, community development, environmental sustainability is desirable.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification. Possession of professional certifications in a related field is desirable.

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is the largest regional park system in the United States—spanning 126,809 acres across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The District manages 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, 1,330 miles of trails, and 250 miles of paved regional paths that connect communities throughout the East Bay.