St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, the leading nonprofit advocacy group for the St. Johns River and its watershed, is seeking a new St. Johns Riverkeeper to lead the organization’s effective advocacy programs and initiatives.
Lisa Rinaman, who has served as the St. Johns Riverkeeper for the past 14 years, announced earlier this year that she will step down in the spring of 2027.
The new St. Johns Riverkeeper will join an organization with a 26-year track record of success and growth (learn more), strong financial position and funded endowment, and talented professional staff and dedicated volunteer base.
The St. Johns Riverkeeper is a key leadership role, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission to “defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection.” The position combines expertise in environmental science and policy, strategic planning, public relations and communications. The St. Johns Riverkeeper is the organization’s chief advocate and voice for the river, ensuring the best interests of the St. Johns and residents of the watershed are represented in decisions that impact its health, rules and regulations are protective and enforced, polluters are held accountable, and threats (both imminent and emerging) are adequately addressed.
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Would you or someone you know be perfect for this role? Read the full job description, and send in your resume and a letter of intent in PDF format to info@stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
We will accept resumes until the position is filled. Anticipated start date of February 2027.