MAUI FIRE RESPONSE COORDINATOR

OPPORTUNITY:

The Surfrider Foundation is seeking a partial full-time (32 hours/week with benefits) Maui Fire Response Coordinator to help build the organizational capacity of the Maui chapter and aid in community recovery through community-based environmental campaigns and programs, leading to improved community awareness on water quality issues and action towards solutions that impact the health and recreational enjoyment of the ocean waters. This individual must have a background in direct action organizing and grassroots outreach. The successful applicant will work in a coordinated effort with the Hawai’i Regional Manager & Maui chapter network.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Act as the point of contact for Maui Fire Response efforts
• Establish Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) volunteer teams on West and South Maui
  • Coordinate new BWTF volunteers and data collection
  • Coordinate with University of Hawaiʻi Researchers to collect and analyze additional samples
  • Capture first flush samples for select South and West Maui sites
• Evaluate additional contaminate testing related to fires
• Input and manage additional water quality data and public notifications (e.g. social media posts)
• Attend weekly Maui Water Quality Hui meetings
• Build a spreadsheet to collate and share information from the different water quality sampling efforts
• Write and publish blog posts related to Maui Wildfire Response efforts, and share via social media
• Maintain updated information on Maui Chapter website related to Maui Wildfire Response
• Work with Maui Chapter Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate volunteers specific to the fire response efforts including expanded water quality monitoring, working with community groups and County to address polluted runoff from Kula and Lahaina,  providing input and support to environmentally responsible re-building efforts in Lahaina, supporting affected Ocean Friendly Restaurants, etc.
• Coordinate fire response efforts with partner organizations (e.g. Hui O Ka Wai Ola, Boards for Buddies, etc.)
• Support rebuilding efforts towards a more just and resilient coastal future
• Coordinate supply donations and deliveries

Reports To: Hawai’i Regional Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of experience in volunteer management and community engagement
• Experience in direct action grassroots organizing and coalition building
• Knowledge of state, regional and national coastal & ocean environmental issues and management
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and inclusiveness
• Meeting facilitation to ensure conversations are focused, work is moved forward, and relationships are built, both in person and virtually.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, agency staff, industry representatives and ocean stakeholders.
• Well-developed strategic thinking and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously.
• Experience in speaking publicly in front of a large number of people in diverse situations.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the island of Maui.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (including weekends and evenings)
• Ability to work effectively from a home office
• Ability to work independently
• Ability or willingness to learn how to use tech tools, platforms, and apps such as Salesforce, Hubspot, Golden, Google Drive and Basecamp.
• Knowledge or experience in environmental science, water quality monitoring, and/or marine science is a plus
• Must hold valid drivers license and have own vehicle to travel within the region as needed.

TO APPLY:

For further details, please visit: https://www.surfrider.org/careers/maui-fire-response-coordinator