Emerging Leaders Council – Conservation & Nonprofit Leadership Volunteer
- Training provided
- Looking for 10 volunteers
- Training provided
- Looking for 10 volunteers
Reef Expeditions, a Cincinnati-based 501(c)(3) conservation nonprofit, is seeking motivated volunteers to join our Emerging Leaders Council.
The Emerging Leaders Council is designed for students and emerging professionals who want meaningful, hands-on experience in conservation, nonprofit leadership, research, education, communications, fundraising, community engagement, and program development.
Council members will have opportunities to work directly with Reef Expeditions leadership, Board members, scientists, educators, and conservation professionals while helping shape and expand our programs.
Potential areas of involvement include:
Hybrid
Attend Orientation
- Conservation and environmental education
- Marine and wildlife research initiatives
- Community conservation projects and habitat restoration
- Social media and communications
- Fundraising, sponsorships, and grant research
- Event and expedition planning
- University and community outreach
- Volunteer recruitment
- Nonprofit leadership and organizational development
Reef Expeditions’ programs include coral reef research, marine conservation, river cleanups, invasive-species removal, habitat restoration, educational field expeditions, public lectures, and international conservation projects.
Our leadership team includes professionals with backgrounds in coral reef ecology, marine science, NOAA sanctuary management, university education, wildlife conservation, aquaculture, habitat restoration, and international field research.
We are looking for people who are dependable, curious, collaborative, and genuinely interested in conservation. Prior professional conservation experience is not required. We especially value applicants who want to contribute their existing skills while also developing new ones.
The Council will include approximately 8–10 members.
Current application deadline: September 15, 2026.
