Marine Debris Coordinator, San Diego

JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: IMMEDIATE OPENING
Marine Debris Coordinator
San Diego Coastkeeper, a non‐profit organization working to protect and restore San Diego’s
bays, coastal waters and watersheds, seeks an energetic, well‐organized and self‐motivated
individual to fill the position as Marine Debris Coordinator to coordinate ongoing beach
cleanups and major cleanup events (like Coastal Cleanup Day) and to lead the organization’s
efforts to promote policies to reduce marine debris.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be expected to:
 Manage Coastkeeper’s Marine Debris Campaign by working on a local and statewide level
to reduce marine debris; including educating the local community and advocating for
legislation that reduces this debris.
 Manage Coastkeeper’s Beach Cleanup Program by organizing, conducting and promoting
the twice‐monthly cleanups (done in partnership with Surfrider Foundation), the Beach
Cleanup in a Box program and the Corporate Cleanup Program and explore opportunities
to expand our cleanup programs.
 Coordinate, compile and enhance the data collection component of all Coastkeeper beach
cleanups and release data to the public on an annual basis.
 Organize and manage all aspects of the Coastal Cleanup Day event held in partnership with
I Love a Clean San Diego in September, which includes fundraising, coordinating and
managing site captains for more than 30 coastal sites, promoting event and organizing
media site.
 Serve as partner in San Diego Clean Beach Coalition, which focuses on a pollution
prevention campaign during the major summer holidays
 Serve as Coastkeeper’s liaison to the Clean Seas Coalition and Plastic Reduction Coalition,
which both focus on the reduction of marine debris through education and advocacy.
 Assist in increasing Coastkeeper membership by soliciting membership at beach cleanups
and other marine debris outreach events.
 Assist with all fundraising aspects for the campaign and Coastal Cleanup Day, including
grant research, submission and reporting, under the supervision of the Development
Director.
Qualifications
Applicants should have experience with community organizing, event planning and/or
volunteer management. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills,
highly developed organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to motivate and manage
community volunteers. He or she must be hard working, self‐motivated, and must demonstrate
a deep commitment and passion for environmental protection. Familiarity with marine debris
issues and the policies surrounding them is preferred, as is Spanish language proficiency. Some
level of physical exertion – carrying cleanup supplies, setting up outreach booths at cleanup
events, etc. – is required. Ability to drive a stick is preferred in order to deliver supplies to
events.
Company Description
Founded in 1995, San Diego Coastkeeper is a community‐based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
dedicated to protecting and restoring San Diego’s bays, coastal waters and watersheds.
Coastkeeper draws upon a network of legal, technical and scientific expertise to address
violations of environmental law and implement clean water outreach and education campaigns.
Coastkeeper, along with our project partners, engages over 10,000 volunteers annually who
help remove over 200,000 pounds of debris at dozens of regular cleanups and major events. We
are also leading regional efforts to adopt policies aimed at reducing marine debris, such as the
proposed plastic bag ban ordinance being considered by the City of San Diego.
Salary, Benefits & Terms
Salary—Based on experience
Schedule—Full‐time position with varying hours (includes some weekends)
Benefits—Paid health & dental insurance, retirement plan contribution, vacation, sick leave
Start Date—As soon as filled
To Apply
Resumes and cover letters (including salary requirements) must be received by May 15, 2009.
Candidates are encouraged to submit materials electronically to coastkeeper@gmail.com.