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Laguna Ocean Foundation

Community Outreach Coordinator

Laguna Ocean Foundation, Laguna Beach, California, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

Laguna Ocean Foundation (LOF)

Location:

Laguna Beach, California

Reports to:

Executive Director

Type:

Part-time (20–25 hours/week, with potential to grow)

Compensation:

$21–$24/hour (commensurate with experience)

About Us

The Laguna Ocean Foundation is dedicated to protecting and restoring marine habitats and coastal ecosystems through conservation science, education, and community engagement. We inspire stewardship of Laguna Beach’s unique marine and coastal resources by connecting science, education, and the community.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and people-oriented

Community Outreach Coordinator

to join our team. This role will focus on engaging the public, volunteers, and community partners in LOF’s mission through outreach events, presentations, and communications. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, has strong organizational skills, and is enthusiastic about ocean conservation.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement

Research events, organizations, fundraising opportunities that match LOF’s mission. Represent LOF at community events, fairs, and school or partner programs. Build and strengthen relationships with local schools, community groups, businesses, and partner organizations. Coordinate presentations, talks, and outreach opportunities to raise awareness of LOF’s mission. Coordinate with LOF team to organize and promote outreach and education events such as

KelpFest , tidepool tours, citizen science projects and volunteer appreciation activities. Coordinate and organize public fundraising events. Support and organize LOF programs such as

Tides of Change

speaker series, tidepool tours, school talks, and restoration events. Help design and distribute outreach materials including flyers, presentations, and fact sheets. Communications

Provide stories, photos, and updates from outreach activities for LOF’s social media, newsletter, and website. Author and coordinate annual report. Serve as primary contact for media. Assist in creating engaging content to showcase LOF’s impact and community engagement. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, education, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience). Prior experience in outreach, public engagement, education, or volunteer coordination preferred. Excellent communication (writing and speaking) and interpersonal skills; comfortable speaking to groups and engaging diverse audiences. Strong social media skills (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects. Flexible schedule, with willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends. Passion for ocean conservation and environmental stewardship. To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to

deena@lagunaoceanfoundation.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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