Volunteer Blue Technology Ocean Cleaning Solutions Advisor:

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Volunteer Blue Technology Ocean Cleaning Solutions Advisor: Seaside Sustainability is in search of a Community Advisor to join our Blue Technology team! The Community Advisor will be coordinating the Blue Technology branch, with attention to detail, while guiding the intern management team in strategizing the tracking & investigating of prospective leads. They will also be in an advisory role as the team works to gain sponsorships and grants for Blue Technologies we represent. The Community Advisor serves as a bridge of communication between the intern-led management team & the board of directors. In addition to this, the Community Advisor is responsible for concluding outbound/inbound partnerships with Blue Technology Companies & Advocates to help further Seaside’s position in this emerging field. The ideal candidate will have a strong research/marketing background, sales background, strong decision-making skills & knowledge of eco-sustainability, & the value of education in solving ecological problems.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Great professional communication skills and are comfortable building and maintaining partner relationships. Interested in marine debris education. Quick to learn new programs. Detail oriented. Good research skills and critical thinking. HubSpot or other CRM experience is a plus.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Sales and marketing are helpful.

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So we can get a better feel for who you are and why you think Seaside would be a great fit, could you do us a big favor and apply directly to our site? It is a very short application I promise! Your application will go DIRECTLY to me, Eric Magers, Seaside's Executive Director. We ask folks to apply since many don't realize this is a volunteer, un-paid mentorship, advisory position.

Applying usually clears that up, as we want to make sure this is a great fit for you and your life! Please visit our advisory website (https://www.seasidesustainability.org/advisors) for more information about each available position and to apply!

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Seaside Sustainability’s Community Advisory Team members work directly with our Executive Director, Eric Magers, and work alongside Board members, Intern Directors, Management Fellows, other Community Advisors and a large cadre of interns organized in teams to further advance the organization’s goals.

Seaside Sustainability is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to community engagement, public education, and environmental conservation. We help by promoting public awareness about the importance of environmental health, providing resources to develop problem-solving skills, and engaging as part of a community to take action. We organize our works and initiatives around these areas: plastic mitigation, marine citizen science, sustainability education, and solar energy in the community. We need everyone’s voice in the fight for a sustainable planet and environmental equity.

If you’re looking to make an impact on working towards the goal of protecting our oceans and communities, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers like you to join our impressive team. This is an opportunity to use your communication and leadership skills to create meaningful environmental change. These are unpaid volunteer positions and can be filled virtually from all over the world. We ask that our Advisors stay for a minimum of one year. Most Advisors engage in the opportunity for 6-10 hours however there is no maximum. Specific roles and responsibilities of Community Advisory Team Members vary by team.

Common Advisor duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading implementation of new management and organizational processes and procedures across the program
• Delegating tasks to appropriate team members
• Working closely with the Human Resources team to manage and oversee recruitment for future internship sessions
• Collecting and analyzing feedback from interns throughout the program to gauge satisfaction and success

Skills Needed:

• Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
• Leadership skills
• Experience coordinating groups of people
• A strong desire to help facilitate a positive, hands-on internship experience