Watershed Innovation Technician

Essential Functions

• Conduct and support field-based monitoring, including water quality sampling, habitat assessments, and maintenance of environmental sensors and instrumentation.
• Aid in site assessments for potential restoration and conservation projects, such as streams, shorelines, agricultural lands, wetlands, and nearshore habitats.
• Maintain field equipment, boats, sensors, and supplies to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Collaborate with Washington College and CES staff, faculty, partners, and student researchers in field settings.

Data Management, Analysis & Reporting

• Aid in data management, quality control, analysis, and visualization of watershed monitoring data.
• Prepare figures, summaries, and technical inputs for watershed planning documents, reports, and grant deliverables.
• Contribute to drafting components of a science-based, community-informed watershed management plan.
• Synthesize data across disciplines to inform restoration prioritization and adaptive management.

Project Coordination & Community Engagement

• Support logistics for meetings, workshops, field tours, and site visits involving landowners, advisory board members, agencies, and project partners.
• Aid in the preparation of maps, site materials, and summaries to support landowner engagement and restoration planning.
• Document community engagement activities and contribute to long-term engagement strategies.

Student Mentorship & Education

• Assist with training and mentoring undergraduate students and interns in field protocols, data collection, safety, and data management.
• Support experiential learning activities, including interactions with visiting classes and project demonstrations.
• Model professional field and lab practices and foster inclusive learning environments.

Outreach & CES Support

• Aid in the development of outreach and educational materials related to watershed science, restoration, and climate resilience.
• Support CES events, informational tours, and public-facing activities as needed.
• Represent Washington College, CES, and the WIL professionally when interacting with partners and community members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with the selection, training, and coordination of student interns.
• Schedule, site access coordination, and shared use of CES facilities and equipment.
• Assist with other CES or WIL initiatives as projects evolve, consistent with grant objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, environmental science, environmental studies, natural resources, geography, biology, engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates who are currently completing their degree and anticipate earning a B.S. by May 2026 are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with field-based environmental or ecological research.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to communicate scientific concepts to different constituent groups.
• Able to lift and carry 50lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with watershed science, restoration planning, or water quality monitoring.
• Familiarity with GIS, environmental data platforms, and/or Python.
• Experience working with landowners, community partners, or stakeholders.
• Comfort mentoring students or volunteers.
• Enthusiasm for participating in the life of a liberal arts college and the surrounding community.