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FUSE · 3 weeks ago

Enabling Financially Sustainable, Accessible Beach Management

Marina Del Rey, CA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $95K/yr

15+ years exp

FUSE is a national nonprofit focused on expanding social and economic opportunities, particularly for historically marginalized communities. The Executive Fellow will support Los Angeles County in analyzing beach-related policies and funding sources to enhance accessibility and ensure sustainable management of public beaches for all residents.

Civic & Social Organization

Responsibilities

Conduct a Stakeholder Listening Tour – Develop relationships with County government, frontline workers, and members of the public to understand the resources, constraints, perceived opportunities, potential threats, and aspirations affecting beach management. Conduct best practices research on equitable, accessible coast management in communities similar to LA County

Update Fees & Policies – Lead the development of new beach access fees and equitable beach use policies. Identify new fee schedules, services, and revenue streams to increase funding and beach use

Support Negotiations – Equip the County with the information and analysis necessary to negotiate fair, sustainable beach management contracts with the cities of Los Angeles and Hermosa Beach

Compile and Analyze Policies – Compile and analyze policies on accessible beach management from the east and west coast. Identify lessons learned and policies that are completely new

Qualification

Data analysisStakeholder engagementProject managementPolicy developmentStrategic planningDiplomacyEffective communicationCollaborationActive listening

Required

Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise recommendations and action-oriented implementation plans

Develops and effectively implements both strategic and operational project management plans

Generates innovative, data-driven, and result-oriented solutions to complex challenges

Respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing and excels in active listening and conversing

Fosters collaboration across multiple constituencies to support more effective decision-making

Establishes and maintains strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, both inside and outside of government, particularly community-based relationships

Embraces differing viewpoints and implements strategies to find common ground

Demonstrates confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of various organizations