Coastal Cleanup Day Associate Specialist

HEAL THE BAY • Santa Monica, CA

34d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Heal the Bay is the Los Angeles County Coordinator for California Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD). CCD is part of the International Coastal Cleanup effort organized by the Ocean Conservancy. Heal the Bay hosts 50-70 individual cleanup sites across the region. Each site is a unique expression of the surrounding community. Coastal Cleanup Day occurs this year on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Coastal Cleanup Day Associate Specialist works closely with the Community Programs, Communications, Advancement, and Aquarium teams to orchestrate the event.

Heal the Bay is looking for a well-organized, charismatic, and responsible individual capable of working in a fast-paced environment to recruit volunteer Site Captains, track and facilitate cleanup sites, and coordinate event logistics. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently but also enjoys working as part of a team. Reporting to the Beach Programs Manager, the Coastal Cleanup Day Associate Specialist will help by creating and developing tools to ensure an inclusive event for all Angelenos.  

This role is expected to begin on June 2, 2026, and run through October 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Experience or interest in public speaking and leading training workshops - comfortable communicating effectively with small groups, large groups of volunteers, community groups, members of the press, and government offices, both in person and virtually
• Ability to make and maintain partnerships with CA Coastal Commission, City of Santa Monica, LA County Beaches & Harbors, community members, volunteers, funders, media, etc. is essential for the role
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM software to assist with data tracking for volunteers and marine debris 
• Experience creating content for website pages, forms, videos, graphics, flyers, gifs, and social media posts across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, MyEmma, Salesforce, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Experience creating culturally relevant social media or digital campaign materials for members of the Los Angeles County community 
• Proficiency with Canva and graphic design skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Excel and Word 
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team 
• Well organized, careful attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Passion for the environment

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Korean, but not required 
• High cultural competency and DEI training experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all logistics of Heal the Bay’s Coastal Cleanup Day 70+ cleanup sites, including pulling cleanup permits, and supporting special activations and enhanced experiences.
• Train and support volunteer site captains and staff before Coastal Cleanup Day to ensure that the individual sites have all the tools they need to run safely and smoothly.
• Manage the Coastal Cleanup Day volunteer and contact database in Salesforce.
• Help create brochures, flyers, and other print materials in Canva, including the Coastal Cleanup Day Wrap-Up book.
• Handle logistical concerns by phone, virtual meeting, direct message, and email to internal staff, volunteers, and event partners.
• Attendance at some weekend and evening events is mandatory, including September 19, 2026.
• Support cleanup activities as necessary throughout the summer to learn Heal the Bay’s cleanup flow and expectations.
• Present at captain and volunteer recruitment opportunities such as other Heal the Bay cleanups and events, or community events for corporate groups, civic clubs, schools, etc.
• Make virtual and in-person presentations to community leaders and groups to promote participation in CCD.
• Attend weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays. Virtual options are available for some meetings.

Benefits

• As per the state of CA Labor Law, the employee will be eligible to receive up to 72 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
• All Heal the Bay recognized holidays will be compensated at 1.5x normal pay rate in accordance with time worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees