Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Chapter Manager 

Full-Time (40 hours/week) - Hybrid/Remote

ABOUT US:

The Surfrider Foundation is the world’s largest grassroots coastal conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. We have achieved many important victories to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship. Since 1984, Surfrider's appeal is not only our strong reputation and track record of success, but also the lifestyle and values we embody. 

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 with their feet in the sand and toes in the water. You help bring together diverse 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. 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.

OPPORTUNITY: 

The Surfrider Foundation Chapter Manager is responsible for increasing the organizational capacity and membership for the chapter through amplifying volunteer efforts, programs and campaigns. They will facilitate chapter governance and oversight, and support the chapter Executive Committee (EC) and activists in fulfilling Surfrider Foundation’s mission. This is accomplished by expanding partnerships and membership while increasing environmental victories and the presence of Surfrider in the community.  The Chapter Manager will also assist with administrative support, event planning and fundraising activities. The ideal candidate is a natural leader that is also comfortable supporting, empowering and delegating to volunteer activists. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates chapter governance and oversight through adherence to Surfrider Foundation’s Chapter Guidelines, Policies and Procedures and Bylaws; chapter annual planning and reporting; Executive Committee training and cultivation. 

• Serves as the primary staff point of contact for the Chapter Chair and Executive Committee and disseminates information and established organizational policies and procedures.

• Provides the primary onboarding of new Executive Committee members, program and campaign initiative leads. This includes providing an overview of the role and responsibilities of the Chapter Manager and/or Beach Cleanup Coordinator to new EC members.  

• Works with the Executive Committee and Treasurer to create and manage an annual budget; tracks chapter expenses/revenue, provides monthly budget updates to the Executive Committee and monthly budget reports to Surfrider Foundation Headquarters.

• Acts as the primary volunteer coordinator by recruiting, engaging, managing, onboarding and overseeing volunteers; hosts core volunteer orientations, provides outreach for program volunteer needs.

• Assists with volunteer recruitment, engagement and management through use of the Golden Volunteer Management Platform. 

• Works with the Chapter’s Executive Committee to maintain regular communications with Surfrider Foundation members and volunteers via Golden, the website, email, social media, events calendar, and other channels.

• Identify campaign opportunities and lead advocacy efforts, often in conjunction with partners, at the state and local level.

• Grows Surfrider Foundation Membership within the chapter territory. Works in conjunction with the Surfrider Foundation Membership Department to incorporate membership opportunities into local campaigns, programs, activities and events.

• Works to incorporate Surfrider’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion principles in program and campaign planning, communications, and community engagement. 

• Assists the chapter and Surfrider Foundation Headquarters with fundraising events and outreach activities such as but not limited to International Surfing Day, International Coastal Cleanup Day, Hands Across the Sand; responding to calls, emails and inquiries from the general public and members.

• Oversees the ordering, and management of merchandise and outreach materials.

• Maintains that all active chapter programs are running efficiently and achieving their objectives.

• Maintains that all active chapter campaigns are running efficiently.

• General office administration including beach-use and/or event permit applications, and fulfilling insurance requirements via Surfrider Foundation’s established Event Approval process.

• Assists in processing general donations and memberships, which may include visiting the Chapter’s PO box and distributing donations to the Chapter treasurer.

• Participates in standing Regional Director Department Meetings and all Surfrider Foundation staff activities.  

• Manages the Beach Cleanup Program, including permitting, volunteer coordinator and supply management.  

• Oversees the onboarding and supervision of two paid summer interns who support the chapter’s Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) program.

Reports to: Mid Atlantic Regional Manager

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-2 years of staff management experience

• Advocacy experience

• Knowledge and understanding of ocean and environmental justice issues, particularly those local to the Eastern Long Island Chapter area 

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners to increase the outreach of the Surfrider Foundation

• Self-motivated

• Strong public speaker

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills, including excellent writing skills

• Budget management experience

• Nonprofit coordination experience

• Administrative experience 

• Event coordination and management experience

• Ability to travel throughout Eastern Long Island region regularly as needed for activities, events and meetings

• Ability to load, unload and carry beach cleanup supplies (up to 50 lbs.) for extended distances of up to 200 yards on sand, and up and down stairs

• Volunteer coordination experience 

• Social media experience a plus

• Four-year college degree a plus

• Flexible schedule; available for some weeknight meetings and some weekend events

• Must reside on Eastern Long Island.

SALARY:

Salary Range Transparency:

Category Level: Manager

Salary Range: Minimum $54,000 - Maximum $80,000 

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

Time off for Volunteering: 3 days/year for a cause of your choice. 

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 employee’s 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 send your cover letter (including your salary requirements) and resume via the application portal instructions. 

Email: careers@surfrider.org for questions only, do not submit application here 

Deadline for receiving resumes: May 11th, 2025

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 world’s ocean, waves, and beaches. Our success and impact depend 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 opportunities 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: https://www.surfrider.org/pages/diversity-equity-inclusion