The Grand Strand Chapter has been in a process of reorganizing over the past year - and we're looking for new leaders to join the Executive Committee to work towards the Surfrider Foundation mission right in your back yard!
The Executive Committee (EC) is a group of volunteers responsible for running a Surfrider Foundation chapter. It’s a fun and rewarding position that requires consistent efforts through a two-year term. Chapters are required to elect five standard roles (Chair, Vice Chair, Volunteer Coordinator, Treasurer, and Secretary) and can add on two or four ‘at large’ EC members if they choose. Currently, the Grand Strand Chapter is specifically looking for volunteers interested in the Treasurer and Volunteer Coordinator roles.
Open Roles
Executive Committee positions - voting decision-makers for the chapter. Volunteer positions. Roles recruited presently will be interim, with the aim of electing people into the roles for two-year terms in November 2024.
- Treasurer - Responsible for administering the chapter's finances including deposits, disbursement of payments, budgeting, tracking expenses and receipts, and quarterly financial reporting. Time commitment: ~ 2 hrs per week
- Volunteer Coordinator - Responsible for fielding incoming volunteer inquiries and helping to recruit volunteers for chapter priority projects. Maintains a list of volunteer opportunities on the Golden platform. ~4-6 hrs per week
Other leadership roles
- Beach Cleanup Coordinator - Leads chapter beach cleanups ~once per month during cleanup season. Secures permission/permits and completes insurance request form. Brings chapter supplies to cleanups and sets up tent and table. Provides orientation to the beach cleanup to volunteers. Guides litter data collection efforts and enters data in beach cleanup database to track trends and impact. ~10 hrs monthly
- Marketing Coordinator - Leads on chapter marketing efforts via email newsletters (Hubspot), chapter website (Hubspot), social media accounts, and elsewhere if/as needed. Maintains a marketing calendar. Works with project leads and Volunteer Coordinator to identify and coordinate timely marketing needs. Creates or curates written copy and marketing graphics. Time commitment: ~4-6 hrs per week
- Events / Social Coordinator - Leads on planning and executing chapter events (i.e. membership socials, volunteer recognition/year-end celebration, paddles + pints). ~4hrs per week + additional time on day of events
Interested?
To learn more about a role and let us know you're interested, please email chair@grandstrand.surfrider.org
If you'd like to formally submit your interest in joining the team, please do so here.
Additional Information
Surfrider Foundation chapters are powered by a passionate crew of volunteers who are dedicated to make a difference. Running a chapter should be fun and fulfilling, but it’s good to keep in mind that each chapter is a part of our larger Surfrider network. How your chapter operates reflects on all of us, so let’s aim to keep things professional while still having a great time. The way we show up in the community shapes how people see us!
As an Executive Committee member you can expect to spend somewhere from 2 to 5 hours a week on Surfrider communications and tasks, depending on your specific role, the time of year and how active the chapter is. Most importantly, we seek self-directing and self-motivated types who care deeply about the protection and enjoyment of our coasts, recognize the power of grassroots action to effect change, and enjoy learning as they go.
General Functions of a Surfrider Foundation Chapter:
* Identify and work on mission-related issues in the chapter’s geographic area. This means running campaigns to win a decision in favor of the environment and programs that are ongoing.
* Involve members through regular communications, meetings, and by giving them mission-related ways to volunteer
* Grow chapter membership, including retaining current members
* Cultivate, train, and mentor volunteers
* Identify new leaders and prepare them for leadership positions
Executive Committee Members Essential Functions:
* Prioritize and support chapter campaigns and programs
* Organize and staff community outreach events
* Organize and plan fundraising and awareness events
* Coordinate and support volunteers
* Participate in and co-lead subcommittees, i.e. campaign, program or event committees.
* Communicate regularly with and be responsive to Regional or National Staff
* Communicate regularly with and be responsive to chapter membership
* Conduct annual chapter planning early each year, including rough sketches of campaigns and budgets. Implement the annual plan during the year
* Ensure that chapter funds are raised, spent, and accounted for properly
* Meet minimum requirements for chapter operation and comply with Surfrider Chapter Bylaws