Opportunities From: VolunteerSLO.org

(10-15 Hours Per Month)

We are looking for a knowledgeable, dynamic volunteer
Webinar Team Member to help organize, present and
support educational webinars for the SLO Climate
Coalition’s Uniting the Central Coast for Action (UCCA)
program. This program focuses on assessing the Central
Coast’s environmental needs while offering educational
and advocacy opportunities to our community. A
primary objective for this program is to produce four
informative webinars of interest to the greater Central Coast Community, elected officials, and
climate activists over the period of one year. This position reports to the UCCA program
manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES Can include:
● Research and propose compelling and authentic environmental justice-related topics for
quarterly webinars
● Attend weekly team meetings to plan webinar topics, goals and set deadlines
● Identify, recruit and schedule expert speakers aligned with assigned climate action
topics.
● Collaborate with communication and marketing operations to ensure the successful
promotion of all webinars
● Assist in overseeing webinar booking, registration and attendance tracking process
● Host or moderate live webinars and virtual training sessions
● Support management with logistics for assigned webinars, including collaborating with
IT operations for technical support
● Interact with participants and respond to questions and concerns regarding presentation
topics via email, social media, in person and other communication methods
● Solicit and evaluate feedback on webinars to continue to improve quality and relevancy.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management and attention to
detail
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to engage audiences
in discussion of relevant topics
● Self-motivated, pro-active attitude and willingness to learn
● 1 Year of public speaking experience preferred (Not Required)
Our ideal candidate would be organized, an effective communicator, a connector, have
an available and flexible schedule, enjoys working on teams, and have basic
knowledge of climate change and climate action practices.

Applications can be submitted by going to: https://forms.gle/sTVxy7QZuwygVWAC8

Our Vision and Mission:
The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to creating a
vibrant, just, and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together
community expertise, creativity, and resources to champion high impact
regional climate solutions that inspire other communities to do the same.
For more information about the

**This is a Volunteer Position**

At the SLO Climate Coalition we are searching for an experienced
Photographer/Videographer to help document our events, meetings,
and gatherings via camera. We are looking for someone who can
blend technical skill and an artistic eye in encapsulating our content digitally and sharing it with
our community.

The Event Planner for the SLO Climate Coalition will be responsible for the following tasks:
● Photograph/film all events, meetings and gatherings
● Edit content to fulfill the needs of the coalition

Skills and Qualifications:
● Access/ownership of necessary equipment

Our Ideal candidate would have basic knowledge of climate change and climate action practices,
be a dynamic communicator, have a flexible schedule, be a self-starter and a self-manager.

Applications are due by and can be submitted to
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1SOsvp7G4yrbWfaDsoLl0jMgLdFRz5pqex
HigMWGcR0PV8Q/viewform

Our Mission/Vision Statement:
The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to creating a vibrant, just,
and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together community expertise,
creativity, and resources to champion high impact regional climate solutions that inspire other
communities to do the same.

For more information about the SLO Climate Coalition please visit our website at
https://carbonfreeslo.org/

We are searching for an experienced event planner to
help manage our events. The ideal candidate is
passionate, creative, detail oriented and organized. The
event planner oversees all aspects of event planning
and management and ensures all of the logistics of the
event run smoothly. Responsibilities for the Event
Planner include, find prospective sites for the events
and work with site personnel on event details, and
preparing and executing a detailed outline of the event
needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including venue preparation and take down,
catering and entertainment set up, décor, and anything else needed to ensure the
event’s success
● Ability to delegate event planning tasks to other volunteers where necessary
● Troubleshoot and handle any issues that arrive on event day

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention
to detail
● Strong communication skills
● Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize a large volume of tasks
● Self motivation, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn
Our ideal candidate would be organized, an effective communicator, a connector, have
an available and flexible schedule, be a self-starter and a self-manager, and have basic
knowledge of climate change and climate action practices.

Applications can be submitted by going to: https://forms.gle/sTVxy7QZuwygVWAC8

Our Vision and Mission:
The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to creating a
vibrant, just, and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together
community expertise, creativity, and resources to champion high impact
regional climate solutions that inspire other communities to do the same.
For more information about the SLO Climate Coalition please visit our website at
https://carbonfreeslo.org/

Volunteer
Hours Per Month: 8-10

Responsible for overseeing communications with the media, including preparing
articles, press releases, and maintaining a media relations strategy. Cultivates and
manages relationships with media contacts. The ideal candidate will have experience in
a wide range of PR functions, as well as positive relationships with media professionals
within our community.

Primary Objectives
● Develop and implement a media relations strategy focused on high-level
placements in print, broadcast, and online channels to increase company
visibility
● Build connections with key media organizations and journalists through a mix of
traditional, digital, and social channels
● Ensure that our PR efforts serve immediate and long-term goals of the SLOCC
and its programs
● Forecast news cycles and identify areas of trending public interest both locally
and nationally
Position Responsibilities
● Prepare articles and press releases for the media.
● Ensure the Organization or SLOCC protects and promotes its image in a proper,
coordinated, and consistent manner.
● Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships within the press and
publicity community.
● Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.
● Gather and disseminate timely information to press and staff.
● Optimize communication systems to enhance consistency of communication.
● Develop relationships with national and regional press contacts to ensure the
organization or SLOCC’s reputation is promoted and to deflect criticism.
● Engage with marketing team to ensure that PR campaigns align with strategic
goals, current and future priorities

Required skills and qualifications
● Experience in public relations with a company or non-profit organization
● Exceptional writing and editing skills
● Knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital channels
● Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred skills and qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in public relations, marketing, or advertising
● Established relationships with media organizations and journalists
● Familiarity with content management systems (CMS)

Applications can be submitted by going to: https://forms.gle/sTVxy7QZuwygVWAC8

Our Vision and Mission: The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to
creating a vibrant, just, and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together
community expertise, creativity, and resources to champion high impact regional climate
solutions that inspire other communities to do the same. For more information about the SLO
Climate Coalition please visit our website at https://carbonfreeslo.org/