Volunteer Coordinator (Unpaid – Remote)
Organization: Byrne Ocean Conservation / DBA: Water Warrior Alliance
Type: 501(c)(3\) Nonprofit
Founded: 2017 by Jenna Byrne
Mission: We specialize in removing marine debris and protecting ocean ecosystems through action, education, and community engagement.
As Water Warrior Alliance expands, we are forming a new and diverse team of volunteers to help scale our impact—and we’re seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to lead those efforts.
Position Overview:
The Volunteer Coordinator is a key leadership role, acting as the main point of contact for volunteers and ensuring our programs run smoothly. This role involves recruiting, managing, and supporting volunteers, planning community cleanups and outreach events, and working closely with the team to track impact.
This is a remote, unpaid volunteer position requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week. It's ideal for someone who enjoys organizing, motivating others, and taking initiative in a mission\-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit, interview, train, and supervise volunteers
- Schedule volunteers for ongoing tasks and event support
- Track volunteer hours and manage recognition programs
- Plan and promote local and virtual events
- Serve as the primary contact for volunteers
- Support outreach and fundraising initiatives
- Maintain and update volunteer records
- Communicate progress to leadership and board members
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Organized and detail\-oriented
- Able to work independently and remotely
- Comfortable with spreadsheets, Google Workspace, and email platforms
- Experience with volunteer coordination, nonprofits, or events is a plus
- Creative, adaptable, and passionate about ocean conservation
- Dependable and self\-motivated
- Excited by a challenge
- Comfortable managing shifting priorities
- Passionate about protecting the ocean
- Interested in gaining leadership experience in a nonprofit setting
Qualifications:
Time Commitment:
Flexible, approximately 5–10 hours per week, depending on program needs and event schedules.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
Location: Remote Admin \& Onsite at Events
To Learn More: www.waterwarrioralliance.org
Instagram: @waterwarrioralliance\_
Facebook: Water Warrior Alliance
Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Internship
Pay: $0\.01 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Petersburg, FL 33701