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We offer paid positions and internships that provide strong experience in policy, litigation, development, and communications.

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• Events and Corporate Giving Manager

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  Join our dynamic development team at Riverkeeper, New York’s premiere champion of the Hudson River and its watershed. This opportunity will work on creating events and cultivating corporate relationships, which are instrumental in helping us achieve our fundraising goals. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization doing impactful work.

  About Riverkeeper
  Riverkeeper is New York’s premier water quality advocate. Established in 1966, Riverkeeper protects and restores the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. With an annual operating budget of $4.5 million, Riverkeeper is a mid-sized not-for-profit operating in the Hudson Valley. For more information, visit www.riverkeeper.org.

  Riverkeeper’s Development Department engages with corporations, Board members, supporters and donors, and members of the public in a wide variety of events, many of which are sponsored by our corporate supporters. These range from private dinners and cocktail parties to concerts, service projects and volunteer events; panel discussions, and film screenings. Riverkeeper also organizes an annual fundraising gala in Garrison, Summer Splash.

  Position Overview
  Reporting to the Vice President (VP) of Development, the Events and Corporate Giving (ECG) Manager will conceptualize, develop, and manage Riverkeeper events for members, donors, supporters, and the public to attend for cultivation or fundraising purposes. The ECG Manager will lead efforts to raise corporate sponsorship revenue for Riverkeeper events including Riverkeeper’s annual fundraiser gala (Summer Splash), a spring concert in Central Park (Free Dead in the Park), and the annual river-wide cleanup (Riverkeeper Sweep).

  The ECG Manager will coordinate closely with the Senior Membership Manager and the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. They will manage event budgets, contracts, and relationships with outside consultants and vendors for events.

  The ECG Manager will work with the VP for Development to maintain the Corporate Stewardship Council and to cultivate, solicit, and steward new and existing corporate donors.

  Duties & Responsibilities
  Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  Event management:

  • Work with Development, Communications and Marketing, Program Departments and the Board of Directors to organize and manage events that support fundraising and programmatic goals including Riverkeeper’s annual gala, film screenings and panel discussions, concerts, brewery collaborations, private dinners and cultivation events, partner events and other events as opportunities arise.
  • Solicit tickets, tables and auction items from volunteer leadership, corporate sponsors and Riverkeeper supporters in person, on the phone, and in writing.
  • Manage the planning and logistics for Riverkeeper events, including creating web pages for ticket sales, donations, and auction; developing copy for printed materials, promotions, invitations and e-blasts, list management, vendor and contract management, budget, program and run of show development, A/V, on-site event management and support, event reporting and follow-up.
  • Maintain master invitation lists and track all mailings and responses.
  • Supervise online auctions, gift options, and work with team members on the in-room raise and all other fundraising options.
  • Write copy and work with communications to promote Riverkeeper events through e-blasts and social media promotions.
  • Monitor and maintain the Event Revenue and Expense budgets, coordinate invoices and track payments; with Finance, reconcile revenue in Raiser’s Edge and QuickBooks
  • Maintain Event Calendar for Riverkeeper.
  • Work with Database Coordinator to enter events, contacts, and pledges, create and pull invitation lists from Raisers Edge; ensure that event acknowledgments are written and sent.

  Corporate Development:

  • Cultivate prospects and current donors for new opportunities, sponsorships and strategic partnerships
  • Solicit and steward corporate donors and ensure that deliverables are met
  • Organize and attend meetings with corporate partners
  • Assist with annual Riverkeeper Sweep and corporate clean-up sponsorship solicitations and assist
  • Outreach team with Sweep planning, on-site logistics, and result tracking as needed.
  • Update and adapt the corporate sponsorship opportunities as needed
  • Create invoices and track corporate pledges and other revenue
  • Develop framework for the Corporate Stewardship Council and work with local companies to recruit them for the council and to engage the organizations and their employees in stewardship events and projects.

   

  The listed responsibilities are intended to describe the essential functions of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

  Qualifications
  Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please know that candidates rarely meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have/are:

  • 2-4 years of experience as an event and development professional (including 2+ years of event experience and 2+ years of corporate giving experience within a not-for-profit);
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, reliable, flexible and can work independently;
  • Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, problem solve, and meet deadlines;
  • Willing to be an in-person fundraiser and enjoy public speaking and collaborating with a wide variety of people and situations;
  • Strong analytic and organizational skills; ability to manage projects and workflow, using time and resources effectively. Ability to handle various projects on an ongoing basis while addressing daily needs for the office;
  • Outstanding written and oral communications skills, including the ability to produce reports and analytics as needed;
  • Proficiency in the use of current Microsoft Office and Google software applications required;
  • Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and/or similar CRM programs a must;
  • Knowledge of fundraising software such as GiveSmart, Mobile Cause a plus;
  • Graphic Design and Marketing experience a plus;
  • Professional demeanor in dealing with board members, corporate partners, vendors, and the public;
    BA/BS or equivalent required;
  • Availability beyond regular office hours for events on evenings and weekends.

   

  Location
  This position will be located in Ossining, NY, with flexibility to work some days in the office and other days from home, if desired.

  Compensation and Benefits
  This is a band 6 position. Compensation is commensurate with experience ranging from $65,000 to $70,000. This exempt position is full time (40 hours/week). Occasional evenings and weekend work will be required, and flex time encouraged. Riverkeeper offers health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 403B, vacation, sick, personal days, as well as parental leave and other benefits.

  Application Procedure:
  Please submit your résumé and cover letter as well as a list of at least 3 professional references to [email protected]. Please write ‘Events and Corporate Giving Manager’ in the subject line. The position will be open until filled. Phone calls will not be accepted.

  Riverkeeper is an AA/EEO employer. Riverkeeper is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law.

  People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Save a Million Bass Assistant

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  Overview:
  The Save A Million Bass Assistant is a part time temporary position tasked with coordinating Riverkeeper’s Save A Million Bass (SAMB) campaign. The SAMB campaign is a web-based public education and outreach effort designed for anglers in the northeast. The SAMB website informs anglers about current regulations for catching striped bass and the best methods for “catch and release” that increase the chances of survival for striped bass. The SAMB Assistant’s primary responsibilities include developing a consistent communications voice, growing SAMB’s follower base, and working with Riverkeeper’s Development Department to secure a grant to translate the SAMB website and stickers into Spanish. The SAMB Assistant will report to the Vice President of Development and will work approximately 20 hours per month on a variety of tasks including:

  Tasks:

  • Develop content for SAMB website, newsletter, and social media
  • Manage contact database in mail chimp and enter contact information into Riverkeeper’s Raisers Edge database
  • Respond to any inquiries for tabling, stickers, etc.
  • Coordinate events and meetings
  • Research potential grants
  • Participate in planning efforts for SAMB campaign

  Qualifications:
  Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please know that candidates rarely meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have/are:

  • Energetic, efficient, detail-oriented, very well-organized, independent, and reliable
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Familiarity with social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and proactively seek assistance when needed
  • Comfortable using a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Mailchimp, and Google applications
  • Minimum one to two years of experience conducting similar duties in a not-for-profit
    BA/BS or equivalent required

  This position is part time at 2-5 hours per week, with a duration of one year. Salary is $25/hour.

  Location: The position is remote with occasional visits to Riverkeeper’s main office in Ossining, New York.

  Application Procedure: Please submit your résumé and cover letter as well as a list of 2-3 professional references to [email protected]. Please write ‘SAMB Assistant’ in the subject line. The position will be open until filled. Phone calls will not be accepted.

  Riverkeeper is an AA/EEO employer. Riverkeeper is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law.

  People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Habitat Restoration Manager

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  Join a growing team that is planning and implementing habitat restoration projects at Riverkeeper, New York’s premiere champion of the Hudson River and its watershed. This opportunity is a hands-on position that will work on impactful habitat restoration projects in the Hudson Valley with a focus on riparian, riverine and estuarine restoration.

  Background
  Established in 1966, Riverkeeper protects and restores the Hudson River and the creatures that depend upon it from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law.

  Duties & Responsibilities
  We are seeking a Habitat Restoration Manager that will partner with the Senior Habitat Restoration Manager in initiating, planning, and restoring aquatic habitat throughout the Hudson River Valley. Part of this work will include managing active dam removal projects. This work includes identifying project opportunities, reaching out to stakeholders, educating communities on restoration benefits, securing funding and managing the various stages of each restoration project. Additionally, there are a range of other activities that include research, planning, sampling design, field sampling, field monitoring, outreach, data presentation, and other activities related to improving habitat.

  Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  • Help envision, build, and implement strategies focused on removing dams restoring fish passage and furthering habitat restoration opportunities;
  • Conduct competent field assessments, monitoring, data collection, and habitat evaluation;
  • Build and maintain key relationships with NYSDEC, local governments, engineers and vendors, dam owners, and other stakeholders;
  • Create community awareness and generate support for the removal of obsolete dams throughout the Hudson watershed;
  • Map unlisted dams/barriers into database;
  • Work with the NYSDEC and other partners to restore tributary connectivity and improved fish passage;
  • Organize tree plantings, invasive plant removals, and other habitat restoration activities;
  • Assist in relicensing active and newly proposed hydropower projects to reduce harmful ecological impacts;
  • Create, develop, and enhance methodology to collect field data;
  • Conduct scientific research, analyze data, present results, and write reports as needed;
  • Communicate successful restoration activities to a wide range of audiences;
  • Manage projects from conception through completion, including: scout new opportunities, collaborate with the Development team on fundraising proposals, identify and work with vendors, partners and other key stakeholders, manage project budgets and report on key outcomes;
  • Attend and speak at meetings pertaining to habitat restoration and fisheries
  • Attend related conferences as needed;
  • Work with Senior Habitat Restoration Manager on annual department budget, in consultation with Vice President of Boat and Patrol.

   

  The listed responsibilities are intended to describe the essential functions of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

  Qualifications
  Research shows that people from underrepresented groups and women often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please know that few people ever meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have:

  • A minimum of 3 years of related experience;
  • Master of Science (or equivalent work experience) in one of the following academic disciplines: aquatic ecology, fisheries, ichthyology, fisheries management, fluvial geomorphology, diadromous fishes, freshwater dependent organisms, evolution, environmental policy, etc.;
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present to and engage large audiences;
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a record of publications preferred;
  • Strong comprehension of aquatic ecosystems, familiarity with fish passage and knowledge of diadromous species;
  • Advanced background in the collection of field data and data storage applications;
  • Excellent computer and technical skills including the use of spatial mapping software (like ArcGIS) and statistical software, preferably with RTM;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people;
  • Ability to be entrepreneurial, self-motivated, results oriented, able to manage multiple projects at once, change gears at a moment’s notice, and prioritize projects;
  • Willingness to learn and expand skill set;
  • Interest in outdoor activities and conservation-related issues;
  • A strong commitment to the mission, vision, values and goals of Riverkeeper, and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and justice;
  • Familiarity with the Hudson Valley and ability to travel throughout (i.e. will need access to a car);
  • Willingness to work outside in the field, at times in difficult and physically demanding conditions;
  • Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

   

  Location
  Riverkeeper is based in Ossining, New York, with an additional office in Kingston, NY. This position will be located in the Ossining office, but will have a lot of flexibility to have a hybrid (in the field, in-office and work from home) schedule.

  Compensation and Benefits
  This is a band 6 position. Compensation is commensurate with experience ranging from $65-75K. This position is full time (40 hours/week) and must be flexible to work some nights and occasional weekends. Riverkeeper offers health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement match, vacation, sick, personal days, as well as parental leave and other benefits.

  To Apply
  Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected]. Please write ‘Habitat Restoration Manager in the subject line. The position will be open until filled.

  Riverkeeper is an AA/EEO employer. Riverkeeper is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law.

  People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Habitat Restoration Project Manager

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  Join a growing team that is planning and implementing habitat restoration projects at Riverkeeper, New York’s premiere champion of the Hudson River and its watershed. This opportunity is a hands-on position that will work on impactful habitat restoration projects in the Hudson Valley with a focus on riparian, riverine and estuarine restoration.

  Background
  Established in 1966, Riverkeeper protects and restores the Hudson River and the creatures that depend upon it from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. For more information, visit www.riverkeeper.org.

  Duties & Responsibilities
  We are seeking a Project Manager that will help create and manage project plans related to habitat restoration, fish passage, and dam removal throughout the Hudson River Valley. This work includes budget and grant management, creating project timelines, working with vendors and external partners, managing deadlines, and all other project details. This role will also support the team with sampling protocols, monitoring activities, scientific data, and occasional field work. The Project Manager will be required to learn the field sampling methods.

  Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  • Manage projects from conception through completion, including:
    • Work with the Habitat Restoration team to identify new opportunities;
    • Collaborate with the Development team on fundraising proposals;
    • Help create project timelines and schedules;
    • Coordinate key field work including sampling and monitoring;
    • Work with vendors and other external partners,
    • Track project deadlines and deliverables,
    • Manage project and grant budgets, including grant reporting requirements,
    • Write reports directly related to restoration projects;
  • Plan, organize, and speak at meetings and events;
  • Track financial expenditures, including data entry, management and reporting;
  • Work with Senior Grants Manager to ensure all grant reporting requirements are fulfilled;
  • Assist in field work at times and become familiar with sampling and monitoring protocols;
  • Communicate successful restoration activities to a wide range of audiences;
  • Research and review literature related to the team’s work;
  • Work with Senior Habitat Restoration Manager on annual department budget, in consultation with Vice President of Boat and Patrol; and
  • Support the team to achieve key objectives.

   

  The listed responsibilities are intended to describe the essential functions of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

  Qualifications
  Research shows that people from underrepresented groups and women often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please know that few people ever meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have:

  • A minimum of 3 years of related experience, ideally within an environmental nonprofit;
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in a related field of study, including:environmental or ecological disciplines, project management, business, grant management, etc.;
  • Budget management and tracking experience, Quickbooks experience a plus;
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present to and engage large audiences;
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience in grant writing;
  • Excellent computer skills including the use of databases, spreadsheets (Excel required), word processing, and story mapping, etc;
  • Additional technical skills in spatial mapping software (ArcGIS), and statistical programming
    would be beneficial;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people;
  • Ability to be entrepreneurial, self-motivated, results oriented, able to manage multiple projects at
    once, change gears at a moment’s notice, and prioritize projects;
  • Willingness to learn;
  • Passionate environmentalist with an interest in conservation-related issues;
  • A strong commitment to the mission, vision, values and goals of Riverkeeper, and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and justice;
  • Familiarity with the Hudson Valley and ability to travel throughout (i.e. will need access to a car);
  • Willingness to work outside in the field on occasion, at times in difficult conditions;
  • Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

   

  Location
  Riverkeeper is based in Ossining, New York, with an additional office in Kingston, NY. This position will be located in the Ossining office, but will have a lot of flexibility to have a hybrid (in-office, work from home, and occasional field work) schedule.

  Compensation and Benefits
  This is a band 6 position. Compensation is commensurate with experience ranging from $60-70K. This position is full time (40 hours/week) and must be flexible to work some nights and occasional weekends. Riverkeeper offers health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement match, vacation, sick, personal days, as well as parental leave and other benefits.

  To Apply
  Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected]. Please write ‘Habitat Project Manager’ in the subject line. The position will be open until filled.

  Riverkeeper is an AA/EEO employer. Riverkeeper is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law.

  People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Part-Time New York City Digital Advocacy Fellow

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  Looking to help make an impact? Join a fun and dedicated team that is planning and implementing New York City advocacy campaigns for Riverkeeper, New York’s premiere water quality advocate. This opportunity will work on impactful, digital solutions to advance water quality campaigns in NYC.

  Background on Riverkeeper:
  For more than 50 years, Riverkeeper has sought to protect and restore the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguard drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. Riverkeeper’s goal is to ensure Hudson River, its tributaries and watershed, and the New York City drinking watershed are restored to ecological health and balance; free-flowing, resilient, and teeming with life; reliable sources of safe, clean drinking water; recovered from historic and inequitable environmental harms; safe and accessible for swimming, fishing, boating and other recreational activities; and valued and stewarded by all.

  Description of the “Cut the Crap” Platform:
  Cut the Crap, a digital partnership of Riverkeeper, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Save the Sound, is an advocacy platform used to advance clean water solutions in New York City. The platform hinges on four key pillars: 1. Capture and Treat Sewage, 2. Curb Polluted Stormwater, 3. Build Green Infrastructure and 4. Set Equitable Water Rates. Each pillar has its own unique set of challenges and solutions that collectively serve to protect and restore the health of New York City waterways.

  Position Description:
  Riverkeeper seeks a part-time New York City Digital Advocacy Fellow to identify ways to use the digital platform in order to advance multiple NYC campaigns. These campaigns include, but are not limited to, Riverkeeper’s Green Infrastructure recommendations for the Mayor’s AdaptNYC report and Riverkeeper’s response to the Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed reclassification of NYC waters.

  Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  • Identify ways to use Riverkeeper’s digital tools to advance NYC advocacy campaigns, in coordination with Riverkeeper’s Communications staff;
  • Coordinate with Riverkeeper’s NYC Team to manage multiple (1 to 3) Cut the Crap campaigns. This work will include, but not be limited to:
    • Content creating, drafting, editing;
    • Development of graphics, videos and creative action alerts;
    • Implementation of each campaign’s communications strategy;
  • Create original social media content to share on Riverkeeper’s Cut the Crap Twitter feed;
  • Other tasks on as needed basis.

  The selected candidate will report directly to Riverkeeper’s Hudson River Watershed Project Manager and work in close collaboration with Riverkeeper’s New York City and Communications teams.

  Qualifications:
  Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have:

  • Experience in a nonprofit organization setting or other similar environment;
  • Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills;
  • Experience developing social media and/or communications strategies for advocacy campaigns, grassroots coalitions, companies, nonprofit organizations and/or organizing movements;
  • Proficiency in Google Suite;
  • Experience with Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and Canva is a plus.
  • Photography skills are a plus.

  Location and Compensation:
  Compensation will be $20-22/hour, commensurate with experience, for 16 hours per week. The terms of the position will be from September 26th to December 16th, 2022. This position will be primarily remote with some in person meetings.

  How To Apply:
  Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, 1-2 writing samples, 1-2 digital campaign samples and 2-3 references by September 20th to [email protected]. Please write ‘NYC Digital Advocacy Fellow’ in the subject line.

  Riverkeeper is an AA/EEO employer. Riverkeeper is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law.

  People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.