Sierra Jobs First - Coordinator

Project Description: MLTPA applied for and was awarded a contract to serve as an Industry Sector Coordinator, assisting Sierra Jobs First in support of the “Sustainable Recreation and Tourism” industry sector, in partnership with our colleagues at Sierra Focus Media from the west side of the Sierra. Industry Sector Coordinators were boots-on-the-ground specialists, deeply knowledgeable about the industries and communities they serve. They were available to provide one-on-one, specialized technical assistance and counsel on Catalyst and Implementation processes and protocols and to facilitate representation, engagement, and collaboration within sectors. The Collaborative sought to engage Sector Investment Coordinators to advise on how to fund $9 million in pre-development activities and provide technical assistance for Catalyst and Implementation Fund grant applications in execution of the California Jobs First Catalyst grant awarded to the region.

ESSRP MEETINGS / SIERRA JOBS FIRST

Visit the Sustainable Recreation Partnership webpage to view all of the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) meetings which took place during the Catalyst phase of Sierra Jobs First, including downloads for agendas, presentations, and the "Hot Links" used for all meetings.

Working Group and Sierra RICA

Drawing on input from the regional Working Group, MLTPA, in partnership with Sierra Focus Media, developed a set of Recommendations for Implementation and Collaborative Action (RICA) for the Sierra region. Find more information about the Sierra RICA and the working group meetings here.

State Cohort and State Cohort RICA

A goal of the State Cohort was to draft a set of Recommendations for Implementation and Collaborative Action (RICA) to guide a sustainable future for outdoor recreation and tourism in the state of California. Find more information on the State RICA and cohort meetings here.

Projects Tracked

MLTPA tracked and cataloged Sustainable Recreation & Tourism projects from the Sierra Jobs First Program that aligned with the Regional Strategy and qualified for Technical Assistance and referrals for Funding Support. Find more information and updates on these projects here.

My Catalyst Project

As Sustainable Recreation & Tourism Sector Coordinators for the Sierra Region, MLTPA and Sierra Focus Media, through Sierra Works, supported Catalyst Projects with one-on-one guidance and tools for project development, including technical support and funding resources.

Technical Assistance

As Industry Sector Coordinators, we offered free Technical Assistance for Catalyst Projects, specializing in recreation strategy, messaging, facilitation, budgeting, funding alignment, grant support, tribal engagement, graphic design, GIS mapping, trail design, and policy consultation.

Funding Support

MLTPA assembled a database of funding opportunities for sustainable recreation and tourism projects for Sierra Jobs First. This database was a snapshot of opportunities that may align with projects submitted by stakeholders consistent with the SJF Regional Strategy.

Sierra Jobs First Project Website

Sierra Jobs First has an official website managed by the Sierra Business Council for the state of California identified "Eastern Sierra Region" which includes Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, and Tuolumne Counties. The most current documents and information are available here.

Last Updated August 4, 2026

This project was funded by Sierra Jobs First and created to support the initiative’s mission of creating a community-led, climate-neutral, inclusive future for our industry in the Sierra region. Through our partnership with Sierra Business Council, regional conveners and fiscal administrators for California Jobs First in the Sierra region, we provided industry-specific assistance that supported job growth, inclusive workforce development, and economic resilience, while protecting our region’s natural lands and vibrant communities.