Puerto Rico Programs Coordinator

Puerto Rico Programs Coordinator

(Full-Time)

ABOUT US:

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the worlds ocean waves and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. The Surfrider Foundation has achieved many important victories by persuading state federal and local decision makers to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship.

By joining the Surfrider Foundation you will be welcomed into an open and inclusive network of incredibly supportive and collaborative people who work hard and play hard. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated people who are also passionate coastal users that have their feet in the sand and toes in the water. You help bring together divergent voices and perspectives to provide our community with the leadership and tools necessary to make a difference at their beach and in coastal communities across the United States and Puerto Rico. At Surfrider we build leaders and we are problem solvers; our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. Coastal recreation is fun and working at Surfrider is too.

The Surfrider Foundation seeks to hire an individual to coordinate Surfriders programs in Puerto Rico. The coordinator will work with Puerto Rico Programs Manager Blue Water Task Force Coordinator local volunteers and Surfriders initiative regional and headquarters staff to advance the conservation and restoration of Puerto Ricos coastline. This position plays a crucial role in the preservation of Puerto Ricos coastal ecosystems. The coordinator will identify new project opportunities maintain Surfriders mangrove nursery develop partnerships and resources communicate program impact to the public and internally and support fundraising efforts. This is a full time position based in Isabela.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate Surfriders Climate Action Program activities in Puerto Rico

• Plan and coordinate mangrove and dune restoration events including event promotion volunteer recruitment logistics and data input

• Manage Surfriders mangrove nursery in Isabela

• Manage Hispanic Access Foundation Grant associated activities including restoration projects and grant administration

• Work with Surfriders Associate Director of Institutional Giving Climate Action Program Manager and Puerto Ricos Programs Manager to develop invoices provide regular reporting on activities and ensure deadlines are met

• Ensure compliance with all grant administrative processes and requirements

• Support other program activities as needed

• Coordinate volunteer and student club beach cleanups including promotion logistics recruitment and data input

• Work with the Blue Water Task Force Puerto Rico Program Coordinator to advance beach water quality monitoring activities in Isabela Aguadilla Rincon and other sites in Puerto Rico

• Support Surfriders Ocean Friendly Restaurants and Hotels Program activities in Puerto Rico

• Outreach and education

• Lead education activities with students at schools during field trips and at Surfriders Isabela office

• Develop education materials with the support of Surfriders Climate Action Program Manager and other Surfrider staff

Reports to: Puerto Rico Programs Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years of professional experience working on coastal ecosystem conservation and restoration.

• Bachelors degree in environmental studies marine biology oceanography geology urban planning or a related field.

• Understanding of nature-based solutions blue carbon and coastal resilience issues.

• Experience managing grants and grant funded projects.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly with media youth public audiences the scientific community and policy makers.

• Ability or willingness to learn how to use tech tools platforms and apps such as Salesforce Hubspot Golden Google Drive and Basecamp

• Ability to work flexible hours (including some weekends and evenings) as needed within the full-time weekly schedule

• General knowledge of technical tools including Google Applications and other desktop tools

SALARY:

This is a full-time position which is contingent upon continued funding currently funded for a one-year term.

The position will be compensated with a salary commensurate with the candidates experience level. The Surfrider Foundation offers a salary that is competitive with other national not-for-profit conservation organizations.

Salary Range Transparency:

Category Level: Coordinator

Salary Range: Minimum $52000 - Maximum $72500

How Does the Surfrider Foundation Establish Salary Ranges

The Surfrider Foundation researches evaluates and compares like-sized non-profit organizations to establish ranges for each position level to ensure that employees are justly compensated. The established range takes multiple factors into account; experience educational background scope and complexity of work special skills added value to the organization geographic cost-of-living inflation/current market demand equity and more. The Surfrider Foundation prides itself on a high rate of retention with 32% of staff having been employed with the organization for 10 years. Please keep in mind that the maximum end of our ranges also account for longevity and tenure within the role.

BENEFITS:

Health: Medical dental and vision benefit premiums are paid 100% by Surfrider Foundation for employee-only coverage. Dependents may be added on at an additional cost.

Retirement: 401(k) plan offering a match of .50 of every dollar contributed by the employee up to a maximum of 4% of earnings (in other terms a 2% employer match).

Vacation Accrual: Enjoy a generous allotment of vacation days per year. Rollover unused days to the following year subject to company maximum accrual policy.

Sick time Accrual: 12 sick days/year

Holidays: 20 paid holidays total in 2025

Happy Healthy Summer Fridays: We provide several half Fridays to get outside and enjoy an early start to your weekend!

Parental Leave: Surfrider provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employees child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.

Other Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter salary requirements and resume via the application portal instructions provided.

Application deadline: July 17 2025

Email: for questions only no applications accepted here

Phone inquiries and walk-ins will not be accepted - thank you for understanding.

JEDI COMMITMENT:

The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just equitable diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the worlds ocean waves and beaches. Our success and impact depends on learning from our community standing in solidarity with our allies and working towards a more just future both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.

The Surfrider Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other protected class.

To learn more about our Justice equity diversity and inclusion commitments please visit: Experience:

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