Full-Time Outreach and Restoration Coordinator
Job Description
Essential Functions of Position:
Restoration Duties
• Support the coordination of logistics, equipment and personnel leading up to and during volunteer restoration project days and supervise volunteers during events.
• Support the supervision of 30 to 70 volunteers from various backgrounds and ages during restoration events.
• Present information about coastal restoration to volunteer groups.
• Identify volunteers who express enthusiasm for advocacy and further action.
• Collaborate closely with restoration programs staff and other CRCL-based Serve Louisiana corps members.
• Promote CRCL volunteer events and field trips to potential groups as needed.
• Maintain all equipment used in restoration projects.
• Monitoring of previously planted restoration sites including the collection of field data.
• Contribute to developing media content about CRCL restoration activities.
Outreach
• Work closely with the Outreach Department to help coordinate, plan and set-up outreach events and presentations.
• Distribute information regarding the mission of CRCL and partner organizations to
community members from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Lead “Coastal 101 Presentations” to educate community members (especially school
groups) about the problems facing our coast and potential solutions.
• Introduce engaged volunteers to the Outreach Department to connect volunteers to other supportive opportunities.
• Provide additional support for CRCL events, such as our annual Shell-a-Bration, the State of the Coast conference (in odd calendar years), annual Stewardship Awards event, Restoration on the Half Shell, etc.
Skills, knowledge and trainings the corps member should expect to gain from this position
• First Aid/CPR Training
• DEIJ Workshop Opportunities
• Internal team-building workshops
• Opportunity to enroll in workshops of interest – such as Master Naturalists
• Regular networking opportunities, including conferences
• Public speaking skills
• Field work experience
• Event planning and coordination experience
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
• An interest in climate adaptation, coastal environments, climate justice, wetland
restoration, flood protection and/or a similarly relevant field.
• Enthusiastic – must have a desire to play a positive role within the community exhibiting the appropriate social and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated – the applicant must be comfortable working with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in the field with varying weather conditions, remotely, and in an office environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Personable and comfortable interacting with the public – spreading awareness of the
issues, coordinating at events, recruiting participants for engagement initiatives, etc.
• Must be able to supervise 50+ volunteers.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage time appropriately.
• Familiarity with Louisiana’s coastal land loss issues and coastal restoration/protection
projects is preferred.
• Experience with fieldwork in a coastal environment is preferred.
• Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software, particularly Excel
• Enthusiasm for physically demanding work outdoors in various weather/site conditions
• Independent and self-motivated, with leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable working in office, remote, and field work settings
• Ability to serve full time for 11 months (1700 hours)
• Applicant must live in the greater New Orleans area
• Ability to work atypical hours, weekends, and travel for sometimes several days at a time
*Personal vehicle and clean driving record are required.
How to Apply
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