Favorite Parts Of Working In The Nonprofit World As An Executive Director
Sierra, Executive Director at Central Coast State Parks Association, appreciates the collaborative and supportive nature of the environmental nonprofit industry, stating "we're all here for each other," and finding fulfillment in working towards "a cleaner, healthier, happier space" for the common good. The positive culture and shared sense of purpose are key aspects of what Sierra enjoys most about her career.
Environmental Conservation, Nonprofit Management, Community Engagement, Collaborative Work Environment, Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Sierra Emrick
Executive Director
Central Coast State Parks Association
UCSB
No
Environmental & Related Sciences
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Positive and supportive work environment where colleagues are collaborative and care about each other.
2. Shared commitment to environmental conservation and improving the environment.
3. The industry fosters a culture that reflects its mission of creating a cleaner, healthier, and happier environment for everyone.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I love working in the environmental nonprofit industry because everyone cares about what they do and about other people. They want to take care of you and help you, rather than being in a cutthroat industry with lots of competition.
We're all here for each other in the nonprofit world. That's truly what it feels like to me, and we're all working for the common good. We're trying to make our environment a cleaner, healthier, happier space.
Because of that, we all try to embody that lifestyle. So I love the culture that this industry creates and the movement that it is.