Job Overview
Russian Riverkeeper is seeking a compassionate and motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors to implement our trash removal program and lead Volunteer Clean Ups on weekends. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, sense of humor, is conscientious, ethical, self-motivated and a quick learner, who provides follow-through in all areas of responsibility and enjoys team collaboration. This position reports to Clean Team Director. This is a seasonal, full-time position, 32 – 40 hrs per week, July through November 1, 2026, with potential for continuing employment depending on funding.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Implement trash removal on the Russian River and tributary creeks
- Lead volunteer Clean Up events to respond to trash issues and to build stewardship in
the Russian River Watershed - Train and manage community volunteers to conduct events in a safe manner to avoid injuries
- Conduct outreach and build trust with members of the homeless community living
along waterways to gain participation in our Clean Camp program, weekly trash service - Distribute cleanup supplies such as trash bags and gloves
- Treat all members of the homeless community with kindness, respect, and dignity.
- Maintain confidentiality, trust, and appropriate boundaries
Required Qualifications
- Ability to lead a group of volunteers in clean-up
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or with groups
- Ability to work outdoors on steep terrain while carrying loads up to 40 pounds
- Valid CA driver’s license and reliable vehicle that can haul trash
- This position requires a fair degree of travel each week to work sites across the watershed, and a good driving record
- Ability to independently carry out duties with efficiency and follow instructions
- Flexibility and ease of working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Must be able to work Saturdays
- This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; the ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
Physical Requirements
This position requires work outdoors in a variety of weather condition with some office time each week. It requires physical work including working on rough terrain along the river and the ability to lift 40 pounds or more. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit approximately 5% of the time, walk 50% of the time, stand 25% of the time, and bend or squat 25% of the time.
Compensation This is a seasonal, full-time entry level position, 32-40 hours per week. The starting rate is $25 per hour and runs from July through November 1, 2026 with potential for continuing employment depending on funding.
How to Apply: If you’re ready to make a significant impact on the health of the Russian River and its community, we want to hear from you. Please send a cover letter and your resume to jobs@russianriverkeeper.org.
Join us in our mission to protect and preserve the Russian River for future generations!