Part-Time Field Associate

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The San Diego River Park Foundation was founded in 2001 to create a better future for the San Diego River and San Diego. Additional information about the organization is available at www.sandiegoriver.org . We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated, reliable individual to fill the position of Field Associate.  This person will play a role in leading field surveys and volunteer clean-up events along the river.  Ideal candidates will be interested in community organizing and engagement, environmental restoration, sustainability, and field work.  

Responsibilities:  The San Diego River Park Foundation believes that service is an excellent pathway to long-term stewardship and increased engagement with the San Diego River and its future. This person will play a role in coordinating and hosting events for the public, including river field surveys, clean-ups, and potentially other activities such as restoration projects. Duties will include:

  • Planning, coordinating and hosting volunteer events to support our Clean River program, at least two field events per week (Friday surveys / Saturday clean-ups).
  • Coordinating and supervising volunteers to do this work, with group sizes ranging from 2-20 regular, trained volunteers to larger groups of 75+ first-time volunteers
  • Assist with contributing data to online data portal (www.immappler.com/sandiegorivertrash), and use portal to guide clean-ups
  • Participate in data collection related to encampments occurring in the riverbed, to facilitate data-sharing with homeless outreach partners, land managers, elected officials and other policymakers
  • Work with staff to sustain and grow volunteer engagement with the San Diego River Park Foundation through these events
  • Train, mentor and supervise unpaid intern(s) to assist with volunteer events
  • Cross-train with other Clean River program staff to support other events
  • Participate in planning with team to advance Trash-Free River goals
  • Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be committed to the environmental mission of organization
  • Value working with members of the community
  • Be able to (and be interested in) work outdoors and get dirty
  • Have documented volunteer coordination, community outreach, and/or community organizing experience
  • Be a self-starter interested in working independently
  • Have strong navigational skills for orienting self and team in the riverbed
  • Be able to work in a dynamic, small office and with student-interns as well as volunteers of all types
  • Be comfortable with using smart phone/tablet technology to access data portal
  • Have strong public speaking, communication skills, and commanding presence for volunteer events
  • Have past experience interacting with people experiencing homelessness, and/or be willing to learn the organization’s respectful approach to interactions
  • Be flexible, adaptable, and organized with strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills
  • Basic knowledge of Google Suite, Word and PowerPoint
  • Competency with data analysis in Excel
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and walk up to 5 miles on uneven terrain
  • Must have a current driver’s license and good driving record, and be able to drive a company vehicle (truck)
  • Have an associate or bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in relevant experience
  • Familiarity with the San Diego River ecology and geography is a plus

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Event planning or experience serving as a volunteer leader preferred
  • Past volunteer leadership training or experience supervising others is a plus
  • Social media experience is a plus (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
  • Hepatitis A vaccination and tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended for this employee (can be completed after hire)
  • First aid certification will be required for this employee (can be completed after hire)
  • Must be available Fridays and Saturdays, other work day is flexible
  • This position will include weekend work and may include evening work

HOW TO APPLY

View full job description and application instructions on website: https://sandiegoriver.org/docs/FieldAssociate_Winter2024_JobDescription.pdf

To apply, send a resume and cover email to sarah@sandiegoriver.org.  No phone calls, please. Email questions are welcomed. Please include in your cover email (or separate letter) your interest in the position and working with the organization.  

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