Water Resources Technician

Are you interested in finding out what it’s like to work for a non-profit organization doing water work? Do you enjoy grassroots efforts to protect water quality and the environment? Are you hoping to get experience working in the natural resources field? Midcoast Conservancy is hiring a Water Resources Technician for this summer!

POSITION

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position for 12 weeks from late-May through mid-August, averaging 32 hours a week. This position does not include housing, however, work-related transportation may be available and work-related mileage is reimbursed. Limited weekend and/or evening work may be required. Overtime must be pre-approved. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and independently conduct water quality monitoring by boat and land

  • Learn to sample for environmental DNA, fecal bacteria, and lake conditions

  • Assist in sample processing in a lab environment

• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to conduct LakeSmart property assessments, ultimately becoming independent at the assessments

  • Become proficient in identifying sources of pollution

  • Develop individualized plans for landowners to implement best management practices including recommending native plants based on site conditions

• Conduct community education and outreach around protecting water quality
• Communicate professionally and independently with private landowners
• Work collaboratively as a team and be courteous of landowner requests

QUALIFICATIONS

• Energetic, committed, and responsible, with a positive attitude
• Motivated to work in a close team setting
• Willing and able to conduct field work outdoors on a regular basis in a variety of weather conditions, ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to communicate clearly with landowners, and supervisor
• Must have valid driver’s license and pass a 3 year Maine Driving Record check to use company vehicle