Call for Applications to serve on the Explore the Coast Advisory Board
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We’re searching for 4 new Advisory Board Members!
To ensure that the Explore the Coast grant program is impactful and equitable, the Explore the Coast Advisory Board advises Conservancy staff on the application process, review of applications, and ongoing administration of the grant program. The Advisory Board consists of about 10 members, with lived and professional experience, who share their expertise on outdoor recreation programming and equity.
The Conservancy is soliciting applications for four new Explore the Coast Advisory Board members who will serve at least a single term, lasting two years. After the first term, Advisory Board members may be invited, upon satisfactory participation on the Board, to serve an additional term, for a total of four years.
The work of the Advisory Board includes the following:
- Reviewing ETC grant applications, discussing applications at project discussion meetings, and recommending projects for funding.
- Providing recommendations on how Conservancy staff can better communicate future ETC grant opportunities to a broader audience and provide technical assistance for applicants.
- Reviewing and commenting on the grant materials and selection criteria for future grant rounds to help the ETC grant program better achieve its goals.
The Conservancy will offer an annual stipend of $500 to Advisory Board members subject to successful completion of that year’s duties.
If you are interested in becoming an ETC Advisory Board member, please fill out the below linked application by Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:59pm. To complete the application, you will need to upload a copy of your resume. Please be aware that your submitted application will be a public record subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.
Eligibility:
To avoid a conflict of interest, Advisory Board members cannot be employees or board members of current or prospective ETC grant recipient organizations. Advisory Board members that have another form of close relationship with an ETC grantee will be asked to recuse themselves from discussion of that organization’s application(s).
If you have questions about the ETC Advisory Board and would like more information to help you decide whether to apply, please contact Conservancy Project Manager Irvin Tang at irvin.tang@scc.ca.gov.