Miami Waterkeeper is seeking a motivated, passionate individual to join our team in the role of Outreach Coordinator. This role combines communications, education, science, and policy, and has the potential to make a lasting impact on the South Florida ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with a strong knowledge about the environmental issues facing Biscayne Bay and the surrounding watershed. The Outreach Coordinator will report to the Program Director.
Responsibilities
Conduct community outreach through educational programs, presentations, and hands-on activities
Plan and lead volunteer and member events, such as restoration projects, boat tours, lectures (some nights and weekends required)
Represent Miami Waterkeeper at community events and meetings
Develop new methods of engaging the community in our work
Conduct weekly water quality monitoring field work
Create content for social media, blog, and website on clean water issues as well as our programs
Assist with grant proposals, tracking metrics, and reporting program accomplishments
Assist with a variety of research, policy, and education activities as needed (plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and new aspects of marine conservation)
Desired Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Experience in science communication required
Environmental field research experience
Formal or informal education experience
Experience with social media and content management platforms
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Fluency in English required, proficiency in spoken/written Spanish preferred
Desired but not required: boat handling, GIS, lab experience, event planning
Salary
$40,000-$45,000 plus benefits
For more information, see https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/outreach_coordinator