CONSERVANCY COMMONS

The DEI Project Manager is responsible for managing the organization-wide effort to build the Conservancy’s first multi-year diversity, equity and inclusion plan. This is an internal posting, and the deadline for applications is Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.

"In a time of quarantine and isolation, Alcatraz offers fresh air, cool breezes, and—improbably—a sense of escape." Local freelance writer, Jordan Kushins, went out to Alcatraz to interview Program Manager Shelagh Fritz and take a tour of the gardens on the island.

You can read Jordan's thorough account of the history of the island's flora here!

Thanks to all of you and your many contributions—from beautiful photos taken in the parks to words about the incredible work you do—our community on Instagram has grown to over 10,000 followers! We look forward to hearing from new voices, engaging further in meaningful conversations, and sharing more inspiration and updates from the parks.

Claremont EAP understands that many people are experiencing stress from this election. According to Kelly McGonigal of the Greater Good Science Center, you can turn election stress into courage and compassion. 

Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress Learn More

Want to see who works in in what department? Take a tour of the Organization Chart on Sharepoint!

When there is a power outage, communication and transportation may be affected. Services may close. Food spoilage and water contamination may occur. And devices, including medical devices, can lose power. Kelly Trombley, Safety Coordinator, has put together this helpful resource on Sharepoint to help prepare.

The Executive Team has approved a one-time extension of paid time off for voting, up to 4 hours, to eligible staff. Work with your supervisor or manager at least 2 days prior to election day to schedule. In addition, staff who volunteer as election officials may get up to eight hours of paid work. View these HR policies on Sharepoint

Given greatly reduced ridership and ongoing budget constraints, the Presidio Trust will be suspending PresidiGo Shuttle service (both Downtown and Presidio Hills routes) on weekends starting on Nov. 1 Visit the PresidiGo web page to learn more

It's time to get your flu shot! Kaiser Permanente and Blue Shield members are eligible for a no-cost flu shot. Many locations have drive-thru and walk-in flu shot clinics. Additional information and locations can be found below, with Kaiser San Francisco location listed here. 

You can view recordings of previous All Staff video conferences on Sharepoint. Please use your work email and login to connect.

Thursdays in Oct., 9 AM - noon
Join us for the last week of the One Tam Virtual Summit on Climate. Staff can get a promo code for free registration by emailing
mogallagher@ParksConservancy.org. Visit www.onetam.org/summit ) to learn more and register.

Tues., Nov. 10, 1 - 4 PM;
and Thurs., Nov 12, 1 - 4 PM.
The Allies for Inclusion team invites you to virtual dialogues that create space for conversation about topics effecting inclusion and equity. Note that you must attend both events to participate.

Thurs., Oct. 29, 2 - 3 PM
and Mon., Nov. 2, 1 - 2 PM.
We’ll discuss the different types of voter suppression and then focus on voter harassment and intimidation. You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities and leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see voter harassment at the polls. Register on the Training Portal. 

10/28, 9-10 am
Keeping Your Cool When Things Get Hot: Tips to Control Anger

11/4, 9-10 am
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

11/10, 9-10 am
Assertive Speaking and Active Listening

Have a submission for the Conservancy Commons? Send content and images to commons@parksconservancy.org by Friday at 10am to be included in next week's newsletter.

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