Program Coordinator

SPAWNERS Program Coordinator

About SPAWNERS

SPAWNERS (San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society) is a grassroots volunteer group whose mission is to protect the San Pablo Creek Watershed and inspire community appreciation and stewardship through advocacy, education, and habitat restoration. SPAWNERS leads community activities including trash cleanups, invasive plant removal, water quality and creek health monitoring, student workshops, and special events such as nature walks, public talks, and Earth Day celebrations.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Program Coordinator is to lead the implementation of SPAWNERS’ annual work plan and to further its mission in the San Pablo Creek Watershed. Specific responsibilities include:

Provide administrative support to the steering committee:

• Organize and lead monthly Steering Committee meetings
• Serve as primary point of contact for communications with county and city officials, the general public, and any others
• Organize public workshops, speaker events, and nature walks
• Write, edit, and coordinate production of written materials including newsletters, flyers, etc.
• Work with the Steering Committee to develop membership and volunteer recruitment strategies
• Outreach to schools and other educational organizations to involve students in our programs
• Fundraise for the program and specific projects by writing grant requests and soliciting donations
• Manage SPAWNERS financial accounts, track grant obligations, write reports as needed
• With the Steering Committee, develop and implement a long-term vision for the organization

Field work:

• Lead or assist with up to six field trips per year for students of various ages
• Conduct monthly water quality surveys at four sites in El Sobrante, CA and track our data
• Assist with or lead activities at events such as community festivals, volunteer workdays and others

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strengths, including:

• Experience in project management, community outreach, environmental education, and grant writing
• Experience working with diverse communities
• A background in watershed issues, including familiarity with water quality testing protocols
• Academic training and/or experience in watershed ecology
• Be comfortable working independently
• Be proficient with standard office computer programs (knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp, and Salesforce is a plus)
• Proficiency in the Spanish language

Physical Requirements:

• Located in/near Contra Costa Costa County, and have reliable transportation
• Be able to carry 20 pounds, climb creek banks, etc.

Work Environment and Values

Work activities are split between office work at The Watershed Project headquarters, located at the Richmond Field Station (a satellite campus of UC Berkeley on the bay in Richmond), remote work on administrative tasks, and field work at project sites in the communities we serve.

The Watershed Project is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable and inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage people with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply and thrive within our growing team. We seek qualified and passionate individuals regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, military obligations, national origin, parental status, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or veteran status.

Compensation

SPAWNERS is a fiscal project of The Watershed Project, a 501( c)3 non-profit organization. The SPAWNERS coordinator will be reported as an employee of The Watershed Project. The hourly salary starts at $23 per hour, but may be negotiable. The current position is 12-16 hours per week, and with the exception of specific events can be on a flexible schedule. 

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