Job Description
ShoreRivers seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to manage volunteer programs and support community engagement efforts to achieve our vision of healthy waterways on the Eastern Shore. As part of the Community Engagement department, the Coordinator will help develop a strong and diverse ambassador base for clean water work, mobilize grassroots behavior change, and inspire civic engagement. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, outgoing individual with strong interpersonal communication skills.
The Coordinator reports to the Director of Community Engagement and works out of both Chestertown and Easton offices. This is a full-time position; the employee must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, longer hours, and to travel when necessary. The applicant must be willing to live in the communities we serve. ShoreRivers offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range between $35,000-$45,000, based on experience.
Application Instructions
To apply, send a resume and one-page cover letter to Ann Frock, Office Manager, at afrock@shorerivers.org by Monday, March 29, 2021. In your cover letter, please tell us about a volunteer experience you've had that will help shape your work as a coordinator of volunteers.
About ShoreRivers
ShoreRivers seeks to protect and restore Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, and education. We have a dedicated staff of Riverkeepers, educators, scientists, restoration specialists, and advocates focused on policies and projects that will improve the health of our rivers. Our staff is a strong, collective voice for Eastern Shore waterways. ShoreRivers believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our staff, board, supporters, and programs are critical to achieving our mission of clean water. We believe that access to waterways fuels environmental stewardship; the inclusion of diverse communities is essential to long-term success; and diverse representation in our membership, staff, and board makes us stronger. ShoreRivers believes that swimmable, fishable, clean, and safe rivers are for everyone in our communities. ShoreRivers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.
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