To Protect and Enjoy— Become a Chapter Leader

Calling all conservation-minded lake lovers and freshwater recreationists! The Surfrider Foundation Northern Michigan Chapter is currently in a reorganization phase and is looking for dedicated team members who have the time and passion to lead coastal protection efforts in Northern Michigan (which, as we're scoping, could include the lower or upper peninsula). We are looking to fill open roles on the Executive Committee as well as other leadership roles in the first quarter of 2026.

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 by March 2026.

• Chair - filled!
• Vice Chair – Supports the Chair and acts as Chair in the absence of the Chair. Helps represent the chapter in community and advocacy settings, including at chapter events. Time commitment: ~4-6 hrs per week
  
• Secretary – Responsible for keeping meeting minutes and transmitting those to Executive Committee members, chapter members, and Surfrider Foundation HQ. May assist Beach Cleanup Coordinator with cleanup data entry. Time commitment: ~2 hrs per week
  
• 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
  
• Communications 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 hrs per week
• At-Large - This member brings a broader perspective to the table, representing the interests of the general public and membership. Encouraged to lead and/or contribute to a chapter priority project as determined with the Executive Committee team. Time commitment: ~4 hrs weekly.
  

Other leadership roles (not elected, non-voting):

• 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
• Great Lakes Friendly Restaurants Coordinator - Builds and manages a team of restaurant scouts and ambassadors to help identify and support restaurants in their journey to implement Great Lakes Friendly practices
• Policy Coordinator - filled!
  

To learn more about a role and let us know you're interested, please fill out this Executive Committee Interest Form or email sdamron@surfrider.org. We look forward to hearing from you!