Seasonal Position: Events Planning Assistant

Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) seeks a qualified individual to work alongside our team who can commit to the following tasks, most of which are office tasks. Additional tasks TBD.

Position highlights:

• Work within a dynamic and growing environmental organization.
• Help bring CRC’s river-themed programming to the community and bring the community to our rivers
• Assist with planning and implementation of the Source to Sea Cleanup.
• Expand your knowledge of river issues and how to tackle them.

Responsibilities:

• Post events on our digital channels, to include Eventbrite, social media and website calendar.
• Create flyers.
• Participate in planning phase of the Cleanup, to include attending & recording meeting notes, follow up on tasks
• Support CRC’s Advocacy Campaign – research and implement tasks TBD
• Research and order supplies, pick-up where possible
• Prep and mail welcome packets, supplies; deliver local supplies where possible
• Distribute Cleanup posters
• Outreach to town/city departments for Cleanup support – promotion, trash disposal, etc.
• Outreach and support to youth groups and local organizations, particularly in urban areas
• Coordinate Spanish language translation of Cleanup materials
• Potential to host a cleanup group in your local area
• Research new options for plastic recycling, tire disposal
• Electronically input trash data and submit final data to stakeholders
• Photograph/videotape when in-person events are possible

Desired Skill Sets:

• Experience with social media, Excel spreadsheets, WordPress and other mapping tools
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail
• Interest in river ecology, stewardship and advocacy
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Ability to work in office environment (in person or remote)—collaborative, hard-working, sense of humor

Hours and Compensation: ±10 hours/week, $15/hour. Start/end approximately April-October

Deadline to apply: April 9, 2021, or until position filled.

How to apply: Go to https://www.ctriver.org/events-planning-assistant-spring-2020/ for description and application form. Resume and cover letter required.­