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 Executive Director Kristin Howland for more information at ed@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 Development Director Sheri Robesky for more information at development@centralcoastparks.org or (805) 548-0384.
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 Community Outreach Manager Monica Rutherford for more information at programs@centralcoastparks.org or (805) 548-0385.
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 Angelena at retail@centralcoastparks.org with a resume, cover letter, and photo portfolio.
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.
We’re looking for a 2023 Butterfly Ball Event Coordination Intern! Learn more about the position here, and email Beca if you are interested.
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 Community Outreach Manager Monica Rutherford at programs@centralcoastparks.org with any questions.
Podcast Production Internship: Join our team of two Cal Poly students to help with podcast production: editing, formatting, and uploading. Learn more here.
Blog Post Internship: Contribute to our nature blog and submit pieces about nature, culture, and/or recreation. Learn more here.
Monarch Butterfly Social Media Internship: Create content for the Western Monarch Trail project to be shared on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more here.