The Central Coast State Parks Association has the following volunteer opportunities available. Looking for paid positions? Click here!
Board Service
Join our Board of Directors! We are looking for community members to contribute their skills and experience to further CCSPA’s mission and help support the programs you love. Click here for more information. Contact Co Executive Director Sierra Emrick for more information at programs@centralcoastparks.org or (805) 548-0391.
Retail Sales and Operations
We need help with inventory, stocking, pricing, customer engagement, and point-of-sale at our four nature store locations. Click here to open the job description. Contact Retail Operations Manager Julie Lewis for more information at store@centralcoastparks.org or (805) 548-0392.
Donor and Sponsor Engagement
Connect with the local business community to inform people about the need for support in our local State Parks. Contact Co Executive Director Sierra Emrick for more information at programs@centralcoastparks.org or (805) 548-0384.
Events and Gatherings
Help coordinate, plan, and prepare for CCSPA events such as the Butterfly Ball. Or, use your marketing and organizational talents to build our brand in the community. Email Operations and Events Manager Beca Martin for more information at events@centralcoastparks.org or (805) 548-0393.
Photography
Whether you are an event photographer, nature photographer, or just love taking pictures, contribute to the image library for CCSPA’s social media, marketing materials, and event graphics. Contact Sierra Emrick for more information at programs@centralcoastparks.org or (805) 548-0391.
Product Photography: We’re looking for someone to photograph our merchandise in both studio and outdoor settings for use in our e-commerce site and social media. Learn more here. Email Retail Operations Manager Angelena Masicampo at retail@centralcoastparks.org with a resume, cover letter, and photo portfolio.
Internships
Are you a student or just looking for experience in an environmental non-profit? Join our internship team! We offer internships year-round in a variety of positions. Below are the concrete opportunities we have available, but we are flexible based on what you want to focus on or what you may be interested in. Email Co-Executive Director Sierra Emrick at programs@centralcoastparks.org with any questions.
Social Media Internship: Create content for the CCSPA’s social media pages to highlight our local State Parks and related events, programs, and more. Learn more here.
Product Photography Intern: Make our E-Commerce site look sharp! We need an intern to photograph our retail items (apparel, accessories, books, toys, and other items) and make them look fabulous. View the list of this internship’s full responsibilities here.
Nature & Wildlife Blog Post Internship: Write blog posts about local (Central Coast-related or California-related) natural, recreational, and cultural resources and history through informative, inspirational, and accurate, and engaging posts. Whether you want to write about your favorite hike, marine life, scientific research, or anything in between…we want to feature you! View the list of this internship’s full responsibilities here. Check out our posts here: /blog-home/
Podcast Production Intern: Help CCSPA spread awareness about local natural, recreational, and cultural history through engaging and informative podcasts! CCSPA is looking for a team of interns to produce a seamless professional podcast. We are searching for one tech-focused intern to edit, produce, and upload to various listening platforms. Additionally, we hope to identify two other interns to recruit, interview subject matter experts, and record their conversations. View the list of this internship’s full responsibilities here. Check out our existing episodes here: /podcast/
(CLOSED for 2024) Lecture Series Internship: Facilitate the “Mind Walk” Lecture Series, a CCSPA and State Parks collaborative program that promotes education and awareness of the natural resources and cultural heritage of San Luis Obispo Counties State Parks. Learn more about the Internship here.
Butterfly Ball Event Coordination Intern: Do you need a place to park your organizational and leadership skills? How about event planning? The Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) needs your help in planning our annual gala fundraiser, the Butterfly Ball, in support of western monarch butterflies. View list this internship’s full responsibilities here.