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Positions Currently Available:

Invasive Plant Removal Program Volunteer Coordinator

CRWA is seeking an energetic and creative individual to serve as the part-time, seasonal coordinator for our Invasive Plant Removal Program. This program runs from early May through the end of August. The volunteer coordinator will be expected to work between 16 and 32 hours/week during that time. The position requires performing physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions.

Duties include:

• Organize and run youth and camp groups to pull invasive water chestnuts from the Lakes District of the Charles River, including recruiting volunteers, scheduling events and staffing events.
• Plan and staff all public volunteer events.
• Solicit donations for the program.
• Maintain the project webpage on CRWA’s website using Adobe Contribute.
• Maintain all necessary records for CRWA’s program management and accounting files.
• Prepare educational materials for volunteers.
• Work with CRWA to do press for the program and volunteer events.
• Maintain database of water chestnut volunteers, track the number of volunteers participating in the program, and the approximate weight of water chestnuts removed.
• Hand pull water chestnuts from the Charles River.
• Assistance with research activities including operating electronic field meters.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational, communications and computer skills. Candidates should have a current driver’s license, safe driving record, access to a car, current CPR and basic first aid certification, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Experience with volunteer management and canoeing or boating are a plus. 

A cover letter and resume should be submitted electronically by April 1, 2013 to Mark Fabian. The successful candidate must be available to start by May 1, 2013.  Compensation is $14/hour.   

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CRWA Internships

CRWA's intern positions are open to all individuals currently pursuing or having recently obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree.  CRWA gives preference to interns who have completed at least two years of study at the college level.  

Read the Intern Blog created and maintained by current CRWA Interns to get a feel for these internships.

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GIS Internship (Unpaid)

Positions currently available for summer, apply now.

Description of Position:

CRWA is seeking an intern with a background in GIS and geospatial analyses to work at our fast-paced, environmental non-profit.  Intern responsibilities will include assisting with the development of a GIS Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), working as part of a team on various ongoing CRWA projects, including map making and geospatial. (Visit our Key Projects page for more information). The intern may also be involved with research, administrative work, and data compilation.  Internship schedules are flexible within normal business hours from Monday to Thursday. This internship requires a commitment of at least 10 hours a week.  Preference is given to candidates who are able to make at least a three month commitment.

Desired qualifications:

• Graduate or undergraduate coursework in GIS.
• An interest in environmental and water issues, and a willingness to learn.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Access to a car and a valid driver's license is helpful.  

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Julie Wood. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

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Watershed Science Internships (Unpaid)

Positions currently available for summer, apply now.

Description of Position:

CRWA is offering exciting internship positions that focus on a variety of watershed protection tasks. (See www.charlesriver.org/projects.html for more information on current projects).  Intern's responsibilities may include water quality monitoring, field work, sample bottle preparation, data entry and analysis, administrative tasks, science and/or internet research, and other related work.  All internships are unpaid but in many cases, interns are able to coordinate these unpaid positions with their school programs to receive college credit. Internship schedules are flexible within normal business hours. The internship requires a commitment of at least 16 hours per week. Preference is given to candidates who are able to make at least a three month commitment. 

Desired Qualifications:

• An interest in environmental and water issues, a willingness to learn
• A major or coursework in civil/environmental engineering, water resources, hydrology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field
• Access to a car and a valid driver’s license is helpful.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Julie Wood. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

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*CRWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, or sexual orientation.

Last updated February 20, 2013