October 2026 Job Opening Announcement 

We are excited to announce a job opening with SRW – Non-profit Volunteer Coordinator.

About us: Shenango River Watchers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit watershed group formed to restore and protect the environmental, scenic and recreational attributes of the Shenango River Watershed.

Non-profit Volunteer Coordinator

Job Title:Volunteer Coordinator

Organization: Shenango River Watchers

Location: Hybrid – Office 730 Forker Blvd Hermitage, PA; Shenango River watershed area, including Mercer & Lawrence Counties and surrounding areas

Position Type: Part time; 12-month contract

Contracted Amount: $6,000 

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026

The Shenango River Watchers (SRW) is seeking an organized, engaging Volunteer Coordinator for a 12-month, part-time position. SRW recently celebrated their 25th anniversary and developed a strategic plan, which includes recruitment and retention of volunteers. This is a hybrid position, with mostly remote work due to traveling to various locations throughout the watershed communities. There will be some work to be completed in the SRW office due to training and meetings. The Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Volunteer Committee Chair.

Responsibilities/Tasks

1. Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Strategy – Implement and update volunteer recruitment and retention strategy. Develop and implement volunteer programs with corporations and community sectors. 
2. Volunteer Orientation – Develop volunteer orientation procedures with assistance from committee chairs.
3. Volunteer Placement – Find and place volunteers for general and specific tasks, including day-to-day operations, committees, and events. 
4. Volunteer Scheduling & Communication – Manage task logistics, including utilizing SRW’s volunteer sign-up software (Charityproud) and train volunteers on tracking their volunteer hours. 
5. Volunteer Retention – Maintain engagement with volunteers, from first-time supporters to long-term advocates, through implementation of volunteer appreciation/retention initiatives.

Skills

1. Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication).
2. Comfortable recruiting and managing people for various tasks, including presenting volunteer opportunities to organizations and individuals.
3. Excellent computer skills including knowledge in our willingness to learn Google Workspace for Non-profit, Microsoft Office, Canva, ability to maintain an established website, and Charityproud.
4. Proficiency with social media platforms and marketing strategies.
5. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
6. Knowledge of SRW, but not required. Volunteer Coordinator will have orientation of SRW and its day-to-day operations and event logistics.
7. Experience with volunteer coordination is preferred, but not required.

Deliverables will be reported every three months. The Volunteer Coordinator will be given clear deliverables with expectations and outcomes. The Volunteer Coordinator will be monitored by the Volunteer Committee and reviewed on a 3-month basis with 30-60 minute video calls or in-person meetings every other week. 

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume with cover letter to:
SRW Volunteer Committee Chair, Suzanne Kepple
suzannek@shenangoriverwatchers.org

Shenango River Watchers is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Job Postings can also be viewed on our website at shenangoriverwatchers.org

Our contact information:
Shenango River Watchers
730 Forker Blvd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-342-5453

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The Shenango River has been nominated as PA’s 2021 River of the Year! Winning this award would allow for the Shenango River Watchers to host a long list of events to celebrate the Shenango as River of the Year. This is a great chance to share the beauty of the Shenango River with people from all over the commonwealth as we celebrate SRW’s 20th Anniversary! Please follow the link below to vote and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

http://pariveroftheyear.org/2021-river-of-the-year/vote-for-a-2021-river-of-the-year/

The Shenango River winds through Northwestern Pennsylvania, connecting Pymatuning and Shenango Lakes with the Beaver River via 82 miles of scenic, peaceful river. Its history includes use as part of the Erie Canal system during the Industrial Revolution, remnants of which can still be found along the historic Shenango Trail which follows part of its eastern bank. In addition to the swimming, boating, fishing, and waterfowl hunting offered on the lakes, the Shenango River has become a paddler’s paradise, bringing kayakers and canoers from many states to enjoy the diverse wildlife and riparian forest views.

The upper Shenango and its tributaries offer excellent fly fishing for trout, bass, and other choice species. The Upper Shenango River Water Trail runs from Pymatuning Dam, through downtown Greenville’s Riverside Park and, under the historic Kidd’s Mill covered bridge, to Shenango Lake. The Water Trail offers a 23-mile sojourn with Class 1 rapids, easily accessible launch areas, more fishing opportunities, and fabulous bird-watching; including majestic bald eagles, ospreys, kingfishers, and many other waterfowl and songbird species.

In Sharon, the Shenango River is home to WaterFire Sharon, one of America’s premier art and music festivals. From Sharon to New Castle, where the Shenango merges with the Mahoning to form the Beaver River, the Shenango continues to offer beautiful scenery and plentiful launch areas. The Shenango River Watchers and their partner organizations have worked together to clean up the less savory remnants of the River’s industrial past and maintain it as a beautiful destination.