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Fieldwork Coordinator

Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), an internationally recognized environmental advocacy nonprofit based in Boston, MA, is seeking a seasonal Fieldwork Coordinator to join our team from mid-April to mid-October 2025. In this temporary, part-time role (10-20 hours per week), the Fieldwork Coordinator will work with CRWA staff, interns, and volunteers to carry out fieldwork. This position will support CRWA’s River Science and River Restoration programs in various fieldwork activities including water sampling, invasive plant management, and volunteer event support. The ideal candidate will have experience working outdoors and with volunteers, and an interest in data management, data analysis, and science communications.

This in-person position is based in CRWA’s Newton, MA field office, with significant travel required in the watershed. Remote candidates will not be considered. The schedule for this position is Wednesdays, and Thursday and Friday mornings with additional weekend hours primarily in July and August.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct water quality sampling for our bacteria, cyanobacteria, and chloride monitoring projects, in variable weather conditions

  • Deliver weekly water samples to laboratory

  • Maintain and prepare monitoring equipment and supplies

  • Accurately enter and manage data collected

  • Lead volunteers in invasive plant removal efforts 

  • Analyze water quality data to communicate trends to the public

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Educational background in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field

  • Willingness to learn and ability to work independently

  • Experience conducting water quality monitoring or other types of field work

  • Experience working as a volunteer or with volunteers

  • Demonstrated strong, clear communication skills, including the ability to communicate about CRWA’s mission and work to the public

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people from all backgrounds

  • Demonstrated high level of courtesy and professionalism

  • Commitment to CRWA’s mission

  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

  • Reliable access to a car and a valid driver’s license is required

  • Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and R Studio software is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position paid at an hourly rate of $22.48. The Fieldwork Coordinator will work 10-20 hours per week from mid-April to mid-October on Wednesdays, and Thursday and Friday mornings with additional weekend hours in the summer. Benefits provided include paid sick time, employer retirement plan contributions, and Employee Assistance Program. All work-related travel will be eligible for reimbursement.

APPLY TODAY!

At CRWA, we recognize that excellent candidates may not have every qualification listed but may still be a great fit for the job. If this is you, we encourage you to apply! Interested

candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email no later than Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5pm to hiring@crwa.org and include “Fieldwork Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Candidates will be interviewed and selected based on criteria such as prior experience and skills relevant to this position.

ABOUT CRWA:

CRWA protects, restores, and enhances the Charles River and its watershed through science, advocacy, and the law. We develop science-based strategies to increase resilience, protect public health, and promote environmental equity as we confront a changing climate.

CRWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, or other bases protected by law.

CRWA strives to attract and retain staff from a wide range of backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives and to foster a culture of belonging in which all feel valued and respected. Individuals with backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental advocacy field are particularly encouraged to apply. If you need accommodation(s) to make the interview process more accessible, please let us know.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. CRWA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.