ShoreRivers Seeks Community Engagement Coordinator: 13-month position

ShoreRivers protects Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement.

This 13-month position, Community Engagement Coordinator, joins a $15 million nonprofit organization with 30+ professionals. Employees work in person with the capacity for flexibility in their schedule when appropriate. The Coordinator will manage ShoreRivers’ volunteer programs that support our efforts to achieve our vision of thriving waterways cherished by all communities on the Eastern Shore. As part of the Community Engagement Department, the Coordinator will help develop and maintain a strong and diverse ambassador base for clean water work, mobilize grassroots behavior change, and inspire civic engagement. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, outgoing individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The Coordinator reports to the Director of Community Engagement and works out of both our Chestertown and Easton offices, and the employee must live within the watersheds in which we work. This is a full-time position; the employee must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, longer hours, and to travel when necessary. The position is exempt salaried and “at-will.”

This position offers a competitive benefits package (see more below) and an annual salary range between $47,000–$49,000 based on experience. Position begins in September 2026.

To apply, send your two-page resume and one-page cover letter to Doug Mayorga at dmayorga@shorerivers.org by May 18, 2026*. In your cover letter, please tell us about an experience you've had that will help shape your work as a coordinator of volunteers.

*Note: Cover letters are run through an AI generator; take this opportunity to authentically communicate with us in your own words. Applications with resumes over two pages or cover letters over one page will not be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and support volunteer programs: Programs include our Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Watchers; Oyster Keepers; Tree Stewards; SwimTesters bacteria monitoring; Advocacy Volunteers; River Friendly Yards; Tree the Shore; and annual Project Clean Stream trash pickups. Tasks include organizing events, recruiting and training new volunteers, and regularly communicating with volunteer groups through emails and phone calls. In addition, the position calls for input on grant writing proposals and, if awarded, project management.
• Onboard new volunteers and engage active volunteers: Conduct monthly volunteer onboarding calls; host annual volunteer socials. Collaborate across all departments to develop and execute volunteer and engagement opportunities.
• Environmental Justice: Support logistics and facilitation of the Environmental Justice work group in partnership with the Directors of Community Engagement, Human Resources and Culture; support community partnership building; attend Environmental and Racial Justice coalition meetings.
• Assist with ShoreRivers’ Expeditions: Support the planning and hosting of ShoreRivers’ series of free events that connect community members with our watershed.
• Communication/social media: Create clear and timely volunteer and membership communications through our web-based system; sit on the social media committee and lead social media efforts for the Community Engagement department.
• Support all departments’ community engagement efforts: Connect our volunteers with opportunities in our other programs, such as restoration plantings, school field trips, volunteering on a Riverkeeper boat, and other cross-departmental collaborations. Represent ShoreRivers at occasional community events and meetings.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must have a strong commitment to environmental protection and to ShoreRivers’ mission and values.

Experience & Education

• A minimum of an Associate’s degree or relevant work or internship experiences.
• Curiosity about environmental issues that affect water quality, our environment, and communities.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and a love of connecting with people.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and creatively grow programs.

• Must have or be willing to acquire comfort and proficiency around the water.
• MS Office and Google Workspace skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, a plus.
• Comfort with virtual/Google meetings preferred.
• Experience with Adobe design suite, Canva, or other design software is a plus.

SHORERIVERS

ShoreRivers seeks to protect Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement. We have a dedicated staff of Riverkeepers, educators, scientists, restoration specialists, and advocates focused on policies and projects that will improve the health of our rivers. Our staff are a strong, collective voice for Eastern Shore waterways.

ShoreRivers believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our staff, board, supporters, and programs is critical to achieving our mission of clean water. We believe that access to waterways fuels environmental stewardship; inclusion of diverse communities is essential to long term success; and diverse representation in our membership, staff, and board makes us stronger.

ShoreRivers believes that swimmable, fishable, clean, and safe rivers are for everyone in our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants. This position uses a wide variety of skills; we encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.

WORKING AT SHORERIVERS

ShoreRivers offers an energetic and fast-paced work environment with bright, fun coworkers. We cultivate a supportive, regenerative work culture where hard work, innovation, collaboration, and professional development are priorities.

We are dedicated to providing flexibility and a genuine work-life balance for all staff, in addition to meeting our mission and serving our communities responsibly as a nonprofit organization. As such, ShoreRivers operates in person with a flexible schedule; occasional remote work is supported in alignment with individual responsibilities and supervisors.

BENEFITS

• Medical coverage, with 100% of base plan premiums for the employee covered by ShoreRivers.
• Retirement plan, with ShoreRivers matching up to 4% of an employee’s salary.
• 25 paid days off for all employees.
• 11 paid federal holidays, plus the week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day (17 paid holidays total).
• 5 weeks paid parental and serious medical leave; option to add 7 weeks unpaid.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Sabbatical of 4 consecutive weeks at 10-year anniversary and every 5 years after.