Clean Boating Foundation is hiring!

February 23, 2017 | by Clean Boating Foundation

Clean Boating Foundation is seeking a dynamic program manager to manage the existing programs within CBF and look for new ways to grow the organization. The Program Manager is a key member of the CBF team and is expected to execute the organization’s goals, especially as it relates to certifying boatyards as clean.

Clean Boating Foundation began in May 2011 and is a growing organization that provides a real niche in Puget Sound’s recovery. We engage boating businesses and boaters with voluntary outreach efforts that showcase practices that will improve water quality. Working with boatyards in particular, this role works on the program that assists boatyards in using voluntary, market-based solutions to help them meet the benchmarks within the Boatyard Permit. We award our seal to those boatyards that are taking the extra-steps to protect Puget Sound.

This position reports to the Executive Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
Oversee the implementation of Clean Boating Foundation’s Certified Clean Boatyard Program.
Collaborate with Executive Director and board
Collaborate on communications, messaging and media.
Build relationships with stakeholders, including environmental groups, businesses, Department of Ecology, funders and community groups.
Ensure the success of the Certified Clean Boatyard Program.
Assist with the Northwest Boatyard and Marina Conference
Serve as a sounding board for various ideas and concepts
Prepare blog posts and use social media in a continual basis and as part of an overall media plan.
Ensure that Boatyards have partner as they navigate a complex regulatory framework.

Skills and Experience:

Required
Experience and leadership developing and implementing successful programs and/or campaigns
Successful sales approach to work-style
Familiarity with key groups and businesses in the area.
In-depth knowledge and insights regarding Washington state’s lay of the land from a political and business perspective.
Demonstrate ability for strategic planning, communications and the ability to dive right into projects.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekend work and travel throughout Puget Sound.
Strong writing skills

Desirable
Experience working with an environmental organization within Washington state.
Understanding of recreational boating, esp within Washington state.
Success in fundraising and securing grants

Salary and Benefits:

Clean Boating Foundation provides competitive hourly-rate compensation. This would be a part-time position. 7 hours per week (on average) and pay would be $20/hour.
Application Instructions:
Please send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples to peter@nullcleanboatingfoundation.org until position is filled. Indicate “Program Manager” in the subject line.
No phone calls.
This job description generally describes the principal functions and job requirements of the position, as well as the general level of knowledge and skills typically required. This Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.