Community Engagement Coordinator
Job Description
Overview:
Save the Harbor is a dynamic and successful nonprofit Boston Harbor advocacy organization
made up of thousands of people from across the region. Save the Harbor led the effort to create
the Boston Harbor Islands National Park and transformed South Boston’s beaches into the
cleanest urban beaches in the United States. None of this would be possible without dedicated
community members, partners, full- and part-time staff.
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is seeking a Program Coordinator to support and enhance
ongoing programming, assist in the development of new programming, and work at the
community level to connect our community members to resources and opportunities related to
Boston Harbor, our region’s beaches, and the Boston Harbor Islands.
This position is for a community driven, detail oriented, and passionate individual with an
interest in community engagement and equitable programming. Under the direction of the
Director of Partnerships & Program Development, the Community Engagement Coordinator will
support the daily community administrative tasks and engagement of Save the Harbor’s
Programs.
Responsibilities & Skills:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Coordinate the organization and growth of our outreach work to build our network for
Save the Harbor’s programs
● Support communication and drive continued engagement with our beaches program
partners both virtually and in person
● Aid in organizing, reviewing, and tracking Better Beaches grant program applications
from the request for proposal through the decision notification process
● Build relationships with community members and organizations to include community
voices in program development through our participatory budgeting process
● Recruit participants for various summer programs using intentional outreach strategies
● Monitor communications and respond to inquiries regarding programs from partner
organizations
● Identify and implement strategies to recruit and engage volunteers with our work
● Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to ensure Save the Harbor youth and full time
staff presence and activities at key Better Beaches Events
● Assist in coordinating the annual Shamrock Splash Fundraising event to increase
funding for the Better Beaches program
● Represent Save the Harbor at community events and opportunities hosted by Save the
Harbor and our partners
● Support the continual assessment of Save the Harbor’s programs and community
engagement tactics with the core values of equity and access in mind
● Aid in developing pilot programs by recruiting partners and participants
Skills & Knowledge Desired:
● Excellent interpersonal, writing and verbal skills with the ability to accurately and
enthusiastically communicate Save the Harbor’s work and mission
● Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for
achieving those goals
● Taking initiative to conduct thorough, thoughtful, and organized research to build
effective outreach databases
● Experience with working with Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive including searching
for and organizing files, building efficient Google Sheets and Excel, and working
collaboratively in Google Sheets
● Knowledge of or lived experience in Boston’s neighborhoods, schools, and local
organizations
● Ability to break a task down into elements, think critically about each element, analyze
the information you have/need, and use that information to form an effective plan
● Experience cultivating relationships across diverse communities and communicating with
folks who come from varying backgrounds
● Comfort and confidence presenting in public, speaking with large crowds, tabling at
events, and doing in person outreach
● A continual interest in learning, willingness to find resources to support professional
growth, and utilization of resources to develop additional skills
● A valid MA drivers license and access to reliable transportation are preferred
● Proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin and/or Cape Verdean Creole preferred,
but not required
Terms
● Target Start Date: December 18th, 2023
● Hours: 40 hours per week
● Occasional night and weekend event attendance is required (more frequent in the
summer months – extra time will be flexed).
● Hybrid – a mix of in person and virtual work (at least two days a week in person
during the off season (October thru May), with up to 5 days a week in person during
the summer programming timeframe (June thru September))
Salary and Benefits
Salary range for this position is $45,000-$55,000/year based on experience and qualifications,
plus benefits including 100% health and dental insurance; vacation, personal, holiday and sick
time; 401K retirement plan.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample as a single PDF or Word
document with your name in the file name to barry@savetheharbor.org and
smith@savetheharbor.org .
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage
applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals. We will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender,
national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected
by federal, state, or local law.
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