Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) seeks board members passionate about protecting our Point Reyes National Seashore and eager to work for park access to all.
We partner with the National Park Service to create opportunities for all people to experience, enhance, and preserve Point Reyes National Seashore for present and future generations.
As a national leader in coastal conservation and environmental education, we transform park visitors into park stewards.
Collaboration, Resilience, Innovation, Inclusion, Impact
Located on the unceded home of the Coast Miwok, current day Point Reyes National Seashore is a unit of the National Park System. As the primary nonprofit partner to the National Park Service, we work together to preserve and maintain wildlife habitats, trails, and historic sites in this beautiful and unique park. Our year-round environmental education programs help children and adults deepen their understanding and relationship to nature and our collective role in caring for our public lands and planet. We are dedicated to supporting the park’s co-stewardship agreement with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in the spirit and action of all our work.
● Improve park trails and open space
● Provide environmental education to engage more than 5,000 youth and adults annually
● Foster partnerships with community organizations to bring 3,000 youth from communities historically not welcome on public land
● Fund scientific research to advance the health of the park’s ecosystems
● Restore native habitats and protect threatened and endangered species
● Acquire new parcels of land for the National Seashore
Mapping a Park for All
We have sharpened our focus on the essential role parks can serve for the collective and symbiotic well being for humans and the natural world. Through the pandemic, we reshaped our education programs and internal management practices to be more inclusive of communities not historically welcomed on public land.
Trails Forever
Trails Forever is an initiative aimed at re-imagining the park’s extensive trail system. Through an inclusive planning process, we are partnering with the National Park Service and Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to plan and deliver a trail system that welcomes and delights, while improving conditions to support the surrounding ecologies of the trail system.
Community Building Through Volunteer Engagement
To build community and support our conservation, trails, and education work, we are investing in the development of a robust volunteer program. The program will complement National Park Service efforts and explore ways to involve a broader group of constituents in stewardship and other volunteer activities.
Join Our Team of Committed Leaders
We have a dedicated and talented team of board, staff, volunteers and members. Our budget is $3.1 million and we are in a stronger financial position than ever before.
We are seeking board members with diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise, who share our love of nature and the Point Reyes National Seashore, and who are energized to further the vision and mission of PRNSA.
Qualities We Seek
● A passion for PRNSA’s mission with a deep love of Point Reyes National Seashore
● A desire to make an impact through supporting, shaping, and being an active ambassador for our conservation, education, and community work
● A commitment to the value of inclusion and building a park community where all are welcome
● A desire to explore innovative ways to protect and share the park
● A collaborative mindset that appreciates working with the board, staff, NPS, and other partners toward common goals
● A bridge-builder who can help reach new audiences and grow partnerships
● A willingness to engage and eagerness to commit to active board participation
● A connection to Point Reyes National Seashore with a desire to promote park access for all
● Demonstrated leadership in previous board, professional or volunteer leadership roles
● Experience in nonprofit governance, strategic planning, organizational change, finance, and fundraising
● Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents
● A willingness to dedicate time and resources
● Connections to key corporate, civic or community resources and experience building partnerships
● Knowledge in environmental and conservation science, education, and/or policy
● Community building and intercultural communication
● Working with and for Indigenous communities
● Experience working with the NPS or other federal or state land management agencies
Selected Board Members will begin their term in March or April 2025.
As a Board Member your commitment and active participation are essential. Board Members must support the mission of PRNSA, embrace its values, engage in fundraising activities and hold PRNSA as a top philanthropic and volunteer priority.
Commitments
For more information about PRNSA visit our website at www.ptreyes.org
To apply please complete a Brief Application
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills to our organization. If you believe your voice adds new depth and resonance to our governance, even if you didn’t find yourself represented in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply.
Given the holiday season, the Call for Applications deadline is extended to February 15, 2025
