Outreach and Events Coordinator

Position classification: Full-time, salaried, exempt
Application close date: October 18, or until filled
Start date: November/December
Office location: Greenfield, MA, as a primary location with hybrid flexibility and watershed travel
Health benefit eligible: Yes
Retirement benefits eligible: Yes
Supervisor: Director of Communications
Salary: 50-55K

Position Description

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. CRC highly values our staff and the unique backgrounds they bring to our shared mission.

The Outreach & Events Coordinator is responsible for organizing, implementing, and promoting events to raise awareness about Connecticut River Conservancy’s programs and encourage environmental action in alignment with strategic initiatives. This role will also work to leverage and deepen partnerships that further CRC’s goals of clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities.

This is a collaborative position that will work closely with the Communications Director, Events Manager, programs staff and River Stewards, and community partners to elevate the visibility of CRC’s initiatives with a focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Responsibilities

Event Coordination:

• Support the Events Manager in executing major CRC events such as the Source to Sea Cleanup, Annual Meeting, and Riverfest/New England Paddlesports Championship
• Develop, implement, and/or promote events (in-person and virtual) in coordination with staff members across departments to serve a variety of goals including education, river experiences, and highlighting programmatic work areas
• Responsible for organizational and logistical tasks including organizing event materials, packing items for volunteers or guests, contacting vendors for pricing or orders, tracking attendance, and ensuring registration systems are set up
• Travel throughout the watershed in NH, VT, MA, and CT as needed to attend events and volunteer activities, serve as a CRC representative, set up tabling materials, and meet with community partners
• Invite and organize subject matter experts including staff, board, and regional collaborators to participate in events and community engagement opportunities
• Support partners in implementing or promoting their events when appropriate

Outreach and Community Engagement:

• Conduct targeted outreach and create promotional content to advertise events or programs for a variety of audiences and distribution channels
• Support volunteers for CRC programs by developing and publishing event details, responding to inquiries, and sending volunteer acknowledgments
• Recommend and implement different ways to reach underserved communities or those who CRC has not previously engaged in outreach through events
• Reach out to contacts in the community such as local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and environmental clubs to develop partnerships for future events and collaboration

Systems and Documentation:

• Maintain records of community partners, outreach results and contacts, event registrations, vendors, volunteers, and other details to inform future efforts
• Customize software as needed to ensure engagement opportunities online are accessible, functional, and clear for both internal stakeholders and the public
• Ensure thoughtful engagement and follow-up with event attendees and volunteers
• When attending events, take photos to document the activities and provide written summaries for CRC’s staff, blog, social media, email, or other communications

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in events coordination, including having taken events from idea through execution with clear results
• Tech-savvy with an ability to develop efficient processes, and quickly troubleshoot technology or software-related needs
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering belonging in both workplace culture and public activities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Writing and communication experience across a range of mediums including event descriptions, blog posts, newsletters, and social media
• Comfort with in-person interaction with community members and volunteers
• Some graphic design experience with content assets such as social media graphics
• Excellent public speaking skills and comfort in taking the lead to organize and facilitate groups
• Clean driving record and ability to access events in all four watershed states
• While not required, familiarity with the Connecticut River watershed is a plus
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time

Are you excited about this opportunity and don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We understand that many folks who may be impacted by biased hiring standards, such as women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA and BIPOC applicants, may only apply if they meet every requirement listed in a job posting. If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you meet most of the job requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Application deadline:

Deadline to apply: 10/18, or until position filled.

Required for application:

Cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF. Please apply through our website at ctriver.org/careers.

About Connecticut River Conservancy:

The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) protects and restores clean water and healthy habitats for New England’s largest river and its watershed communities.

CRC has been a steward of the Connecticut River and its tributary streams since 1952. Our programs include advocacy, aquatic invasive species management, dam removal, habitat restoration, migratory fish surveys, recreation, trash cleanups, and water quality monitoring. Through collaborative partnerships in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, CRC leads and supports efforts for resilient and life-filled rivers from source to sea. We are uniquely positioned to leverage local, state, regional, and federal resources as the only science-based nonprofit working throughout the entire watershed. Our values of inclusion, collaboration, resilience, and stewardship guide our ongoing work to address the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Together through community engagement and education, we’re helping to ensure healthy rivers for all. Learn more at ctriver.org.

Connecticut River Conservancy is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will engage in an inclusive recruiting and hiring process. It considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000