Beach Programs Associate

About the Position

If the beach is your happy place, this is the job for you! The Beach Programs Associate is a part-time position responsible for coordinating and executing all of Heal the Bay’s beach cleanup programs, including Suits on the Sand, Adopt-A-Beach and our monthly third Saturday public cleanup, Nothin’ But Sand. We welcome thousands of Angelinos to the beach each year to participate in caring for our coast. Through our collection of prestigious cleanup programs we love all and serve all, so cultural competency is key.

Expectations and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute beach cleanups at locations around Santa Monica Bay
• Schedule and coordinate volunteers, load/unload/drive company truck with supplies, set up and break down cleanup supplies at the beach site(s), check-in attendees on-site, lead the educational and safety talk for corporate groups, communicate with clients as a representative of Heal the Bay
• Calculate beach cleanup totals (number of total participants, pounds of trash collected, number of cigarette butts collected, etc.)
• Support Outreach Department as needed
• Help with inventory and upkeep/maintenance of supplies/equipment
• Support other program offerings such as, but not limited to, representing us at community fairs/festivals, giving presentations, Aquarium offerings, Earth Month, and other programming

Experience and Skills Required

• Must have a valid CA driver’s license
• Must be comfortable driving a full-size pickup truck
• Strong desire to share a passion for Heal the Bay’s mission and the beach
• Strong desire to protect our Bay
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills, with public speaking experience
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively with the diverse communities of Los Angeles County

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Drive full-size pick-up truck and load/unload the bed of the truck
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and carry across the sand
• Works outside and in heat, sun, and other weather conditions

Hours and Compensation

$17.50 – $18.50 an hour
This is a non-exempt, part-time position. The weekly schedule will average between 15-20 hours. Must be able to work as needed, including evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

No phone calls please. Applications will be reviewed immediately and on an ongoing basis in the order they are received. This position will be hired ASAP, and remain posted until filled.

Heal the Bay is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and we strongly encourage applications from individuals that reflect the diversity of Los Angeles County.

Heal the Bay complies with AB 1008, the Fair Chance Act, during the hiring process. Once a conditional job offer has been made the candidate will be asked to complete a Live Scan criminal background check. A thorough assessment of conviction history will be considered including: the nature and gravity of the criminal history, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job the candidate is seeking.

Heal the Bay requires all staff to obtain and maintain up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations, when available. Heal the Bay believes this is an important measure to protect the health and safety of employees, volunteers, family members and those who visit the workplace from COVID-19 infection. Staff must show proof of vaccination (vaccination card or website).