Full-Time Oyster Shell Recycling Program Volunteer Coordinator
Job Description
Essential Functions of Position:
• Support the coordination of logistics, equipment and personnel leading up to and during
volunteer restoration project days and supervise volunteers during events.
• Support the OSRP staff in the strategic expansion of the program involving restaurant
recruitment, public outreach and creative problem solving.
• Work strategically to improve overall program functions toward more successful and
impactful volunteer events.
• Collaborate closely with restoration programs staff and other CRCL-based Serve
Louisiana corps members.
• Offer support in coordinating and attending events for all three programs.
• Maintain all equipment used in restoration projects.
• Maintain Restoration Headquarters.
• Monitoring of previously planted restoration sites including the collection, analysis and reporting of field data.
• Contribute to developing media content about CRCL restoration activities.
• As needed, support scientific research and management of project data and basic GIS
data for outreach and reporting purposes.
• Provide additional support for CRCL events, such as our annual Shell-a-Bration, the State of the Coast conference (in odd 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 workshops
● Internal team-building workshops
● Opportunity to enroll in workshops of interest – such as Master Naturalists
● Frequent networking opportunities across multiple other organizations and agencies
● “Lunch and learn” presentations
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
● Interest in coastal restoration, community engagement and science communication.
● Willingness to work in remote wetland ecosystems with frequent exposure to hot and humid weather conditions.
● Personable and able to work with volunteers of varying ages, backgrounds and abilities.
● Coursework in wetland ecology, environmental studies, environmental science, natural resource management, marine biology, botany or similar is preferred, but not required.
● Experience with fieldwork in a coastal environment.
● Familiarity with Louisiana’s coastal land loss issues and coastal restoration/protection projects 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
* Applicant strongly encouraged to possess valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and personal vehicle.
How to Apply
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