Needed – Social Media & Events Coordinator For Wild & Scenic Rivers

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The Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council has an opportunity for an independent contractor experienced in social media and event planning. The work and compensation is described below. Questions about this opportunity should be directed to coordinator@wpwildrivers.org

Charlestown is one of the 11 communities represented in the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council. The Pawcatuck River makes up the entire Northern border of Charlestown and is part of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed which received National Wild and Scenic River designation from Congress in 2019. The Council’s mission is to help preserve, protect and enhance the special environmental, cultural, and recreational values of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed and its Wild and Scenic Rivers and tributaries in Rhode Island and Connecticut for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. That should result in very positive social media!

Social Media & Events Coordinator (Contractor)
April 2026
Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council

Overview
The Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council seeks a qualified contractor to provide social media, outreach, and event coordination support. This role is designed to complement the Council Coordinator by focusing on public-facing communications and events management.

Term, Hours, and Compensation

  • Term: June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
  • Hours: Approximately 240 hours annually (average 10 hours/week; seasonal variation expected)
  • Compensation: $25 per hour
  • Payment: Based on invoiced hours, submitted [monthly/bi-weekly], with brief task summaries
  • Office Environment: The social media & events coordinator will be able to work a hybrid schedule, with most office work being remote. We have access to meeting space at the Westerly Land Trust, located at 449 Westerly-Bradford Rd, Westerly RI, 02891. Events will be hosted across different locations in the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed. Events may include kayak/paddle tours, hikes/walks, and outreach tabling events. It is anticipated that this position will be at the events to assist with check-ins and documenting the event.

About the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council
The Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council works collaboratively to protect and enhance the nationally designated Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers system through local stewardship, education, and partnership. It is responsible for implementing the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Plan.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and promote Council events (walks, paddles, workshops) and related programming across email, social media, and web
  • Manage event registrations and participant communications
  • Support event logistics, coordination, and basic on-site needs
  • Collaborate with partners on outreach, messaging, and roles
  • Create content (social posts, photos, brief recaps) and maintain organized files that promote Stewardship Council programs and involvement
  • Track attendance and provide brief updates and bi-weekly summaries

Deliverables

  • Event/programming promotions and communications
  • Registration systems and participant coordination
  • Attendance tracking and short post-event summaries
  • Bi-weekly check-ins with Council Coordinator

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in event coordination and/or communications
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and email marketing tools (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Constant Contact or similar)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Comfortable being on the water, and outdoors for long periods.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate effectively with supervisor and coordinate across multiple partners
  • Local or regional knowledge of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed and its Wild and Scenic Rivers is a plus
  • Reliable transportation to and from events across the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed.

TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit via email to coordinator@wpwildrivers.org:

  • A brief statement of interest
  • Relevant experience (resume or summary)
  • Examples of past event coordination or communications work (optional but encouraged)
  • Two references

Submission details:
We encourage applicants to apply by May 15. We will review applications as they are received and hope to welcome someone aboard soon—ideally in time to join us for an event on May 21.

Submit to: coordinator@wpwildrivers.org
Subject line: “Social Media & Events Coordinator Proposal”


Banner image is a photograph of the Pawcatuck River in Carolina by Cliff Vanover.