Clean the Bay Day Assistant

About the role

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Clean the Bay Day Assistant in the Advocacy and Restoration Department to be based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a part-time temporary position from December through May. Hours per week will range from 4 to 30, increasing as the event draws near, but not exceeding 500 hours total. The pay rate is $18 per hour.

About the Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Established in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home. Through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration efforts, CBF works toward a vision of a healthy and resilient Chesapeake Bay ecosystem where people, plants, and animals thrive together. CBF has approximately 200 employees working in offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.; and 15 field education program locations. Staff and volunteers educate students and adults, advocate for clean water policies, restore waterways, and litigate when necessary. CBF’s headquarters in Annapolis is the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world’s first U.S. Green Building Council LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach, one of the world’s most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings.

About the Advocacy and Restoration Department

CBF’s Advocacy and Restoration department defends and restores the Chesapeake Bay by protecting its natural resources from pollution and harmful activities through strong laws and regulations; restoring essential habitats and filtering mechanisms; and engaging citizens as effective partners and leaders in environmental efforts.

Context of the Position

Each year, thousands of Virginians participate in Clean the Bay Day by removing litter and debris from rivers, streams, and beaches. The Clean the Bay Day Assistant will help plan and execute CBF’s Annual Clean the Bay Day.

Essential Functions

• Recruit, organize, coordinate, and mobilize partners, including municipal partners, nonprofits, church groups, military installations, small businesses, large corporations, and others to lead cleanups on Clean the Bay Day; conduct partner and volunteer trainings.
• Develop avenues for program promotion and registration, including assisting with promotional materials and nurturing sponsorship opportunities.
• Recruit, manage, and interact with Clean the Bay Day volunteers.
• Manage preparation, dissemination, and collection of event materials, including giveaways and registration sheets.
• Work with CBF staff as a professional point of contact for the Clean the Bay Day program.
• Provide general office and administrative support, including data entry, filing, and digital and material organization.

Requirements

• Self-initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage several phases of an event simultaneously, anticipate complications, and streamline processes.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience may include paid or unpaid roles, including volunteer work, that build relevant competencies, knowledge, and skills.

Pay

$18 per hour.