Please review the detailed Position Summary and submit resumes or nominations, with assurance of confidentiality, to Berkhemer Clayton, Inc.:

Ben Lambert
Senior Vice President
Head of Higher Education, Healthcare, & Nonprofit Practice
213.621.2105
ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Heal the Bay and Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. are committed to a process of diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified candidates for consideration. Heal the Bay is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or organizational policy.

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About the Organization

Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making our coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy and clean. To fulfill our mission, we use science, education, community action and advocacy. We educate the greater Los Angeles region about ocean conservation, the causes and impacts of water pollution, the need for a resilient water supply, and what we can all do to make a difference. We reach over 150,000 people annually through our Heal the Bay Aquarium, beach cleanups and community outreach programs.

About the Role

Heal the Bay is seeking two part-time Outreach Program Associates for its Angler Outreach Program. The Outreach Associates will educate the shoreline angling community and general public on fishing health risks associated with consuming fish caught in LA and Orange County. The principal method of outreach consists of interviewing anglers, often in multiple languages based on the preferred language of the angler and fluency of the team members. In addition to interviewing anglers, Outreach Associates will disseminate appropriate literature (health advisories, fish catch limits, etc.) to anglers and the public. The outreach will be conducted at eight local piers from Santa Monica Pier to Seal Beach Pier.

Heal the Bay will train team members on fish identification; fishing regulations and health advisories for Southern California; and the DDT and PCB contamination history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This is a great opportunity for college level students or concerned members of the community to get involved and make a difference.

Outreach Associates will also be expected to support other Outreach Programs, such as beach cleanups, Speakers Bureau, and tabling outreach at community events.

Expectations & Responsibilities

• Educate the angler community and the general public regarding:
• Risks of eating DDT, PCB, and mercury contaminated fish;
  • Proper techniques for cleaning & cooking fish that minimize contamination risks;
  • Bag and size limits for fish commonly caught;
  • Issues facing the Santa Monica Bay;
• Handing out informational materials and filling out tracking sheet forms;
• Data entry into Excel database; 
• Supporting Science, Policy & Outreach Department in other outreach activities, such as attending tabling events, supporting beach cleanups, giving educational presentations, and more.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Bilingual, with preference for Spanish and Asian languages (e.g., Tagalog, Chinese or Vietnamese);
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task;
• Interest in environmental and community health or marine science issues.

Compensation

$16.00 an hour. This position is a part-time (12-20 hours/week average) hourly position.

Schedule

Weekend and evening hours are required. The majority of the work takes place Friday-Sunday. Start date is as soon as possible. In accordance with California Labor Law, employee will be eligible to receive up to 72 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year, after completing 30 days of employment. All Heal the Bay recognized holidays will be compensated in accordance to time worked.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to work in outdoor conditions; occasionally asked to reach with hands and arms; the employee is regularly asked to talk or hear and navigate local piers. All piers are wheelchair accessible.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kayleigh Wade, Associate Director of Campaigns and Outreach at kwade@healthebay.org. Please use the phrase “Outreach Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Review of applications will begin October 29, 2021.

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.

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About the Organization

Heal the Bay is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. We achieve this through research, education, public outreach, community action, and advocacy.

Heal the Bay’s public programs reach over 150,000 people every year, educating the Los Angeles public about the causes and impacts of water pollution, watershed and ocean health, local water supply, with a focus on the variety of ways community members can help.

About the Role

Heal the Bay engages a multitude of volunteers across its many programs, of which the largest is our Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier where a large dedicated team of volunteers provide support to the Public Outreach, Education, and Animal Care programs daily. The Aquarium offers school groups, local families, and visitors a unique view into the ocean world just outside its doors. Other volunteer programs under the purview of this position include Speakers Bureau, Beach Cleanups, and MPA Watch.

This position is based at the Heal the Bay Aquarium and reports to the Associate Aquarium Director of Programs.

Expectations & Responsibilities

• Create a fun and welcoming atmosphere to encourage volunteerism and volunteer retention
• Maintain a professional and enthusiastic attitude when representing Heal the Bay visitors, staff, and volunteers
• Promote an organizational culture of equity and inclusion and review your words and actions through the lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Recruit volunteers to ensure diverse and inclusive representation
• Oversee internship programs and work with managers to grow their programs
• Develop leadership opportunities and increase retention rates within volunteer ranks
• Conduct monthly evening volunteer and intern orientations and trainings
• Support volunteer programs onboarding, tracking, and ongoing enrichment
• Coordinate with volunteer managers to ensure consistency across all programs
• Manage volunteer appreciation programs, including the volunteer party, booster events, and continuing educational events
• Coordinate with program and data managers to track volunteer activities and hours through the use of Sales Force software
• Support the communication department with volunteer communications, including newsletters, website, and social media posts
• Manage volunteers for special events, including the Annual Benefit Dinner, Beach Cleanups, and other holidays and fundraising opportunities
• Coordinate with program managers to ensure consistency between internship programs, including on-boarding, communications, training, expectations, and work performance
• Stay up to date with labor laws regarding internship programs to ensure compliancy
• Oversee volunteer background check procedures and workflows
• Work with Associate Director to manage the volunteer budget, including tracking and maintaining data for grant reports
• Engage as a critical member of the Heal the Bay Aquarium leadership team and maintain a consistent schedule on-site as well as remotely
• Provide support for the critical aquarium public programs if volunteer support is unable to meet the basic needs
• Stay up to date with regular administrative duties and attend meetings as necessary

Qualifications

• Written and oral fluency in Spanish a plus
• Previous volunteer coordination experience preferred
• Cultural competency
• Strong leadership, coordination, and planning skills
• Well organized, able to work on several projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently and as a team
• Outstanding communication and people skills, written and oral, including public speaking
• Ability to meet deadlines and remain flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Knowledge of and passion for protecting the environment
• Ability to use computers and programs including Mac, PC, and Microsoft Office Suite a must
• Knowledge in the use of Sales Force, Acuity Scheduling, Shopify point of sale system, TRACKS record keeping, and all major Social Media platforms a plus
• Valid driver’s license or ability to use public transit to move throughout the community

Compensation

$21.63/hour base hiring range based on experience. Benefits package includes 90% of medical, dental, vision, life insurance.

A retirement option is available after one year of employment.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt position will work weekends as well as some evenings including monthly volunteer training.

How to Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to Jenna Segal, Associate Aquarium Director of Programs.

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.

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Heal the Bay is looking for a software developer/computer programmer to conduct upgrades to our Beach Report Card with NowCast website and mobile applications (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beach-report-card/id472446703, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.healthebay.brc). This is a contract position with payment upon completion of individual tasks.

Background

In 2018 we overhauled the Beach Report Card website and mobile apps to React based platform. This platform contains 3 main codebases: React JS Front End (Website), React Native Mobile Apps, and Javascript Admin/Management Website. An ElasticSearch database stores all the data and content. The codebases are stored on Github and publish to two Heroku instances (Frontend and Backend).

Skills Needed

• Web and mobile developer in React JS and React Native
• ElasticSearch
• Good communication skills;
• Commitment to agreed-upon deadlines;
• Experience delivering mobile apps for iOS and Android

Tasks

1. Integrate Partner Logo (website and apps)
   1. Insert brand partner message and clickable logo in sitewide footer and pop-up message and logo with button in BRC website and app (iOS and Android) experiences.
   2. Provide analytics tracking on impressions and clicks for the partner logo in footer and in pop up message. Duration of campaign is three years from public launch of assets at which point logo would need to be removed.
2. Performance/Cache Improvements (website and apps)
   1. Update/improve the website to automatically load beaches when you scroll up or down the coast on the map. Currently, the user has to refresh the page to get grades for a different stretch of coastline.
   2. Update/improve the website to automatically display search filters. Currently, the user has to scroll before they are displayed and it is not intuitive.
   3. Improve page load performance by decreasing the initial download size loading sites data in a more efficient process.
3. Update Search to include Google Maps results (website & apps)
   1. Update search function to integrate with Google Maps to find general locations, addresses, etc. Currently, the search is limited to site names within the database which is not helpful to most users unless they know the exact name we used for the beach locations.
4. FAQ/Text Updates (website & apps)
   1. Update FAQ text block to add it to the back end management interface to allow regular content updates.
5. Update iOS App to Fix Hidden Map/Grades (apps only)
   1. Update app to improve the search bar functionality to hide after a search is completed. Currently, when the user searches a beach on the app, the search bar does not automatically hide and show the grade. The user is left staring at the search bar and must figure out how to swipe the search out of the way.
6. Admin Panel Upgrades (website only)
   1. Fix the function for uploading annual grades as it is not working properly. We have not been able to post annual grades for the last three years.
   2. We need better capability for updating rain advisories on the website, including the capability to upload a daily file of binary rain advisories for each county.
   3. Improve the advertisement card function.
7. React Native Android (Android App)
   1. Activate and publish the Android version of the React Native App. A performance bug exists that prevents the Android app from working correctly using the same codebase as iOS. A substitute Java Android app was created as a workaround. We would like to discard this and return to a single app for both iOS and Android.
8. NowCast Widget Development
   1. Development of a widget (iframe) codeblock that can display a side scrolling display of beach locations with NowCast or BRC grades for a group of site IDs. This will be posted on other websites like World Surf League or Magic Seaweed.

To Apply

Please send a short proposal, including a budget to complete the given scope of work (8 tasks), an expected timeline for completion, and details on your experience and qualifications to Luke Ginger.

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