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River Operations Coordinator – Friends of the River
Sacramento, CA/Remote
River Operations Coordinator
Friends of the River seeks a passionate river advocate, a leader and team player with
the passion to provide meaningful outdoor experiences that will help move people to
action. The position is seasonal from April through September, and full-time during the
6 month period. The River Operations Coordinator supports organizing events,
individuals, volunteers, communities, and organizations to inspire citizen action in
close alignment with FOR policy objectives. This position reports to the Engagement
Manager, and works closely with FOR staff, engaged board members, volunteers and
advisors.
This position is focused in 2 areas:
• The primary focus of the River Operations Coordinator is supporting FORs river
program, which includes annual Guide Activist Training, and providing river
trips and outdoor river events on the South Fork of the American and other
rivers throughout California
• The River Operations Coordinator will also support a variety of outdoor,
community-based and virtual organizing events to grow FOR’s base of members,
activists, and volunteers to strengthen FORs policy objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
• River Operations Coordination – Work with volunteers, and FOR staff to
provide a fun, safe, financially sound river program. Serve as the primary
coordinator and point of contact for FOR river events, including but not limited
to: Guide Activist Training, American River trips, and selected river trips and
events in other areas.
– Develop and implement event plans and budgets.
– Organize and facilitate planning calls, meetings, and webinars.
– Secure required permits. Ensure compliance with all city, county, state, and
federal agency requirements.
– Help market events through FOR email, social media and community
channels.
– Support development of event marketing materials, volunteer and member
communications.
– Coordinate food, shuttles, equipment, and transportation. Inventory and
maintain equipment.
– Solicit volunteers and guides, conduct volunteer training, and coordinate
guides & volunteers during events.
– Interface with event participants and volunteers to ensure they have a fun,
safe, and rewarding experience with FOR.
Required Qualifications
• 1 or more years of professional experience in at least of one of the following;
coordinating events, managing complex projects, organizing volunteers,
recreational guiding, or supervising recreational operations.
• Outstanding skills in event coordination, project management, and meeting
facilitation.
• Strong people skills, with proven ability to engage diverse audiences –
individually and in groups.
• Demonstrated passion for environmental, water, river, and watershed advocacy
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity.
• Demonstrated ability to create a culture of respect, inclusion, empowerment, fun,
courage and high performance through personal leadership
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to self-balance multiple priorities, manage details accurately, meet
deadlines, and produce high-quality materials.
• Demonstrated experience and competency being out-of-doors, and love of
outdoor recreation.
• Excellent personal, mobile and cloud-based technology skills, including office
software. Facility with social media platforms.
• Excellent quantitative analytic skills, proficiency with excel and database
analytics.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Flexible and positive outlook in the face of big challenges like the climate crisis,
curious, independent with collaborative work style
Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional whitewater guide experience, or whitewater rafting skills
• Spanish language skills
Salary & Benefits
• The position is seasonal for 6 months, full-time.
• Salary is $4,000 to $4,600 monthly depending on experience.
• Benefits are prorated relative to FOR annual benefits for paid holidays, vacation and
sick time.
Location:
• The job location is at the FOR offices in Sacramento.
• Candidates may have the option to work remotely, at the discretion of their
manager, when business needs do not require presence in the office.
• Travel to the Sacramento state capitol, the South Fork of the American River, and
other locations throughout the state is required to meet the job objectives.
Physical & Functional Requirements:
• California driver’s license
• Travel within the state of California, mostly in Northern California, and access to a
reliable automobile
• Ability to hike and walk for up to 4 hours
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to participate in Swiftwater Rescue Training
• Evening and weekend work is required for events throughout the year.
• Able to work on a computer for up to 8 hours a day and sit at a desk for extended
periods; able to read a computer screen and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard.
• Able to speak clearly on the phone, in person and be understood by others.
Application Process:
• Please submit a cover letter and resume to janndorman@friendsoftheriver.org.