[SEMCO] ASSISTANT COORDINATOR - BAYWATCHERS MONITORING PROGRAM-BUZZARDS BAY COALITION

[Tony Williams]

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking an Assistant Coordinator for helping
to coordinate the bay-wide, volunteer Baywatchers Monitoring Program for
summer 2022. The Assistant Coordinator position is a combination of
fieldwork, lab work, working with citizen volunteers, data entry and
additional watershed natural resource monitoring (stream flow, anadromous
fish).   This part-time, seasonal position is from May to August with a
variable schedule that averages 25 hours per week.



Position Description

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR – BAYWATCHERS MONITORING PROGRAM

BUZZARDS BAY COALITION



The Assistant Coordinator supports the organization’s objectives of
developing watershed residents into Bay stewards and understanding the
Buzzards Bay ecosystem and its response to human-related impacts in order
to guide restoration and protection. The Assistant Coordinator supports a
long-term, water quality monitoring program to gather high quality
scientific data to support conservation, restoration, and protection of our
water resources.



The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for helping to coordinate the
bay-wide, volunteer Baywatchers Monitoring Program and additional watershed
natural resource monitoring programs (stream flow, anadromous fish, etc.).
The Assistant Coordinator position is a combination of fieldwork, lab work,
working with citizen volunteers, and data entry.



This part-time, seasonal position is from May to August and reports
directly to the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Director of Monitoring Programs.
The schedule is variable and averages 25 hours per week for this position.
The Assistant Coordinator will be required to comply with the Buzzards Bay
Coalition’s COVID safety protocols, vaccinations and including wearing face
masks in shared spaces and limiting in-person interactions. As such,
successful applicants will need access to a home computer for data entry if
needed.



Specific Responsibilities

Tasks include, but are not limited to:



•             Construct, maintain, and calibrate water monitoring equipment.

•             Assist with recruiting and training and working closely with
approximately 150 "Baywatchers" volunteers.

•             Assist in the organization, distribution, and collection of
water monitoring supplies and equipment.

•             Collect water samples and field measurements of water quality
characteristics such as salinity, dissolved oxygen, temperature, water
clarity, and nutrient and chlorophyll analysis.

•             Assist with transportation of water samples and water
sampling equipment.

•             Data entry and quality check of weekly water quality data
from volunteer data sheets.

•             Assist with other watershed monitoring projects; river
flow/temperature monitoring, river herring counting, dissolved oxygen
loggers, etc.

•             Assist with Buzzards Bay Coalition organized outreach and Bay
education events as needed.



Professional & Personal Qualifications



•             At least two years of college training, preferably with
environmental science topics.

•             Ability to work well with and train volunteers.

•             Excellent communications skills.

•             Comfortable working in the field under physical conditions.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•             High energy level, well-organized, and able to take
initiative.

•             The Assistant Coordinator must have his/her own reliable
transportation to cover monitoring in the Buzzards Bay watershed (mileage
will be reimbursed).

•             Enthusiastic commitment to the mission of the Buzzards Bay
Coalition to protect the Bay.

•             Familiarization with Buzzards Bay is a plus.

•             Familiarization with Excel data entry a plus.

Salary/Benefits

This is a part-time at-will position starting in May and ending in August
working out of the Marion Science & Field Operations Center. The schedule
is variable and averages 25 hours per week for this position.  Hourly rate
is $15.00 per hour.  Travel will be reimbursed at the prevailing IRS rate
per mile.

To Apply

Interested applicants should respond with a letter, resume, and references
to: Tony Williams- Director of Monitoring Programs, Buzzards Bay Coalition,
114 Front Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 or e-mail
Williams at savebuzzardsbay.org



Buzzards Bay Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified persons are encouraged to apply and will be considered without
regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status.



*Tony Williams, *Director of Monitoring Programs

*BUZZARDS BAY *COALITION

Science & Field Operations Center -173 Spring Street, Marion, MA

Main - 114 Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Tel - 508-999-6363 x.203

*www.savebuzzardsbay.org <http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/>*
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