TEMPORARY Invasive Species Outreach & Education Technician

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $20.00 per hour. Employment starts April 25, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the State Invasive Species Program through public outreach to non-motorized water recreation groups.
• Work includes trailering a mobile self-serve decontamination system throughout the Northeast Region to educate users about aquatic invasive species and proper equipment cleaning, draining, and drying.
• Outreach activities include providing surveys, attending user group events and expositions, and educating recreational outfitters.
• When outreach is not needed, the position supports the Program Manager and Invasive Species Specialists by performing tasks such as watercraft inspection and decontamination, quality control assessment, inventory management, reviewing and editing technical reports, distributing supplies to field locations, and data entry.
• The position requires regular overnight travel and distance driving. Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

Requirements

• A good driving record and ability to travel extensively with overnight stays is mandatory.
• Ability to drive long hours and remain alert.
• Willingness to be flexible with the weekday and weekend work schedule.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or comparable work experience.
• Knowledge of boat and trailer anatomy, ability to trailer boats/decontamination units on highways and steep mountain roads.
• Experience with Microsoft Word applications – Word, Excel, Access.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Regular overnight travel and distance driving required. Early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.