The leading advocacy group for the St. Johns River, St. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK), has begun accepting applications for a new St. Johns Riverkeeper.
Earlier this summer, Lisa Rinaman, St. Johns Riverkeeper for the past 14 years, announced her plan to step down in the spring of 2027. She will continue serving until then and support a smooth transition.
Rinaman has been the St. Johns Riverkeeper since 2012 and is the third person to successfully serve in this important advocacy role for the St. Johns River. She has made significant contributions to the growth and success of the organization, leading major policy wins, and spearheaded projects that have helped improve the health of the St. Johns.
The nonprofit organization is seeking a St. Johns Riverkeeper to oversee and execute their issue-based advocacy programs. 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 may impact its health, rules and regulations are protective and enforced, polluters are held accountable and threats (both imminent and emerging) are adequately addressed.
Candidates with relevant experience should submit their resume and a letter of intent in PDF format to info@stjohnsriverkeeper.org. SJRK will accept resumes until the position is filled.
