Executive Director

Who We Are
Resource Conservation Districts (RCD’s) across California serve as local hubs for conservation,
providing technical, financial and educational assistance to landowners, land managers, and
community members to protect, restore, and enhance natural resources on private and public
lands. The East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District supports Stanislaus County residents
and farmers by providing education and resources to improve the overall health of our
communities, our natural systems and agricultural legacy. The ESRCD is a local government
unit that operates as a Special District within the State of California and is governed by a local
Board of Directors. The ESRCD works in partnership with the Natural Resource Conservation
Service (NRCS) and other state, federal and local agencies, and organizations within the San
Joaquin Valley region to support environmental stewardship.
Position Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the ESRCD. They
oversee the day-to-day operations and supervision of the ESRCD personnel at the office located
in Modesto, California. The Executive Director coordinates ESRCD programs and activities;
supports organizational and program development; secures funding through grants and
agreements; and represents the ESRCD in dealings with agencies, elected officials and other
organizations.
Duties & Functions
 Administer all aspects of the District’s operations including maintenance of business
files, periodic review and updating of policies, preparation of annual and monthly reports,
coordination of monthly Board meetings, and any other administrative activities
pertaining to District operations including supervision of any outside services.
 Staff management and supervision, including performance reviews for ESRCD
staff. Coordinate leadership development, educational training, and informational events
for ESRCD staff and Board members.
 Plan, initiate, and coordinate fundraising efforts for ESRCD programs and operations,
including grant and contract agreement development, fee for service activities, and other
means of financial support for the District.
 Represent ESRCD with the public on a variety of county-wide committees and meetings.
Plan and carry out ESRCD partnership efforts at the local, state, and federal level. Work
with Stanislaus County Landowners to address resource needs and implement grant,
conservation easement and contract work as defined in the annually adopted ESRCD
Annual Plan.