Beach Programs Manager
About the Position
The Beach Programs Manager is part of Heal the Bay’s outreach team and manages some of Heal the Bay’s most well-known programs, our beach cleanups. The Beach Programs Manager is responsible for running monthly public beach cleanups, our Adopt-A-Beach program, corporate beach cleanups, and, with the Coastal Cleanup Day Coordinator, manages Coastal Cleanup Day for L.A. County. This is an excellent leadership opportunity that provides experience in community outreach, event planning, and non-profit work.
Expectations & Responsibilities
- Manage monthly community beach cleanups called “Nothin’ But Sand” which includes scheduling, training, and standard operating procedures.
- Manage Adopt-A-Beach program (scheduling 300+ cleanups per year / budgets, permits, reports etc.)
- Oversee Suits on the Sand (Corporate) Cleanups, including scheduling, training, and standard operating procedures.
- Manage staff members, interns, and volunteers who have responsibility for beach programs.
- Manage overall Coastal Cleanup Day logistics and budget for 10,000+ volunteers and 60+ cleanup sites, including recruiting and training site captains.
- Manage the Marine Debris Database; ensure data quality; produce reports to be used for advocacy and policy work.
- Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community, including the LA County Dept. of Beaches & Harbors.
- Coordinate Beach Emergency Response and Earth Month activities
- Make presentations throughout the year to community groups, neighborhood councils, city councils, schools, and businesses about Coastal Cleanup Day, watershed awareness, and ocean health
- Assist in fundraising efforts for all associated beach programs
- Represent Heal the Bay at public events & meetings, media opportunities, and stakeholder meetings
- Participate actively in organization campaigns and programming, including activities at Heal the Bay Aquarium
This role is a perfect fit for you if you…
- Thrive at the beach and are passionate about safeguarding our coastal ecosystems.
- Enjoy educating diverse audiences on ocean pollution and its impacts.
- Have prior experience in event coordination.
- Have firsthand experience as a volunteer and know how to motivate others.
- Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple projects both independently and collaboratively.
- Have a valid driver’s license and are comfortable driving our pickup truck to various outreach events.
- Possess database skills or have experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
- Are proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Hours and Compensation
$22.50 – $25.50 an hour
This position is a full-time nonexempt position. Compensation includes accrued vacation and sick time as well as retirement/health/dental/vision/life benefits.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly asked to carry up to 25 pounds across the sand. The employee is also asked to load up to 25 pounds into a large truck at a time. The employee is also regularly asked to be in outdoor weather/beach conditions.
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.