Overview
Clearwater is seeking a full-time Donor Relations Coordinator who will manage the donor database, processing donations, steward our relationships with donors, coordinating Clearwater’s membership program, and support other Development and Marketing projects and initiatives.
Sales and Outreach
● Promote and sell onboard education sails and charters, proactively identifying and pursuing
new prospects
● Seek creative ways to maximize Sloop programming and occupancy
● Maintain and expand relationships with returning schools, teachers, and group leaders to
ensure consistent annual bookings
● Be responsive to charter requests and encourage repeat charter experiences
● Represent Clearwater at outreach events, tabling opportunities, and regional gatherings to
generate interest in sailing programs
Passenger Group Coordination
● Manage incoming program inquiries and collect required booking information using FareHarbor
● Prepare and process payments, contracts, invoices, waivers, and related documents
● Maintain clear and professional communication with all program participants before, during,
and after sail bookings
● Ensure excellent customer service through timely and responsive communication via email and
phone
● Support dockside, winter, and onshore events
Vessel and Operational Logistics
● Collaborate with sloop Captains and Education Director to develop a feasible, mission-driven sail
schedule
● Initiate and maintain relationships with dockmasters, marinas, and municipal contacts along the
Hudson River
● Obtain permits, certificates of insurance, and any required authorizations for dock usage
● Track and anticipate logistical needs related to tides, weather, dock access, and vessel
movements.
Marketing and Reporting
Qualifications:
Suitable candidates are those who are detail-oriented and have experience in nonprofit environments using Donor Perfect or similar CRM.
Required Skills:
● Strong interpersonal skills and friendly, persuasive communication style
● Proven track record in sales, booking, or customer service
● Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage many moving pieces at once
● Proficient with digital tools and skilled in tracking data with software reporting and
spreadsheets; experience with FareHarbor or other booking software
● Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
● Valid driver's license
About Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., is a non-profit membership organization that for
over 50 years has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as a champion
of the Hudson River. As an organization, Clearwater inspires lifelong stewardship of the
Hudson and its watershed by connecting people of all ages with the living river. The
organization owns and operates the 106' Sloop Clearwater, recognized as America’s
Environmental Flagship, on the Hudson River and New York Harbor. Clearwater’s
unique approach to public outreach has made the sloop a symbol of grassroots action
through hands-on learning, activism, and celebration.
