Watercraft Inspector - Kanabec County - Work at the lake!

Waterfront Restoration LLC; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterfront Restoration LLC in Mora, MN is seeking Watercraft Inspectors (part-time) to educate the public about aquatic invasive species and conduct inspections at multiple lakes in Kanabec County. Shifts run mid-May through September with various 6-hour and 4-hour blocks, including weekends and holidays.

Inspectors will receive MN DNR protocol training, perform surveys, and assist with postings and educational materials at access sites.

Qualifications

• Verbal communication and customer relations experience required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional outdoor setting.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and varying Minnesota weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Educate the public about AIS program and issues.
• Inspect watercraft for invasive species inbound/outbound.
• Document inspection activities and maintain knowledge of best practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer relations

Task coordination

Outdoors work

Job description

Watercraft Inspector - Kanabec County - Work at the lake!

Part time | Waterfront Restoration LLC | United States

Posted On 08/17/2026

Job Information

Target Date 09/01/2026

Education

$15-$17.50 per hour

City Mora

State/Province Minnesota

55051

Company Description

Invasive species like Zebra Mussels, Starrry Stonewort, and other AIS are creating high risks of devastating recreational boating, swimming, and fishing in counties and cities throughout the state. Waterfront Restoration's mission is to preserve Minnesota lakes and protect them from these invasive species and other AIS threats.

Job Description

The Watercraft Inspector position serves to inform and educate the public to the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to Minnesota’s waters. Inspectors will also undergo training of MN DNR protocols and perform thorough inspections on all incoming or outgoing watercraft at multiple lakes throughout Kanabec County. Inspectors will work at public water access sites educating the public by providing information to watercraft users and conducting a brief survey while inspecting watercraft for invasive species. Other duties include assisting with postings and educational materials at access sites, invasive species removal, and other natural resource projects.

Part Time Positions Only: Mid-May through September

Locations:

Knife Lake (NE) Public access: 6 hour shifts, 8am-2pm (Sat/Sun & Holidays)

Knife Lake (S) Access:4 hour shifts 12:00pm - 4 pm(Sat/Sun & Holidays)

Ann Lake Water Access Site: 4 hour shift 8am-12pm (Sat/Sun & Holidays)

Fish Lake (S) Access Site:4 hour shift 12pm-4pm (Sat/Sun & Holidays)

Fish Lake (N) Access Site 4 hour shift 8am-12pm (Sat/Sun & Holidays)

Lewis, Quamba, Eleven and Pomroy (limited shifts)

Compensation: $15.50-$19.50 Hourly Base (DOQ) + Monthly Performance Bonus

This is a great job for students, teachers and ages 55+!

Duties:

• Educate the public on the AIS program and current issues.
  
• Inspection of watercraft for invasive species (inbound and outbound).
  
• Documentation of inspection activities.
  
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices while inspecting watercraft
  

Qualifications:

• Verbal communication and customer relations experience.
  
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional setting.
  
• Willingness to work outdoors and in the various Minnesota weather conditions.
  
• Willing to work weekends and holidays. Shifts will be primarily on Saturday's and Sunday's within your availability. Typical shifts are scheduled for 8 hours, or split between two launches on the same lake for 4 hours each.
  
• Roaming Watercraft Inspector will drive to and work on approximately eight boat launches within Kanabec County.
  
• Requires walking, standing, and moving about the boat launch area to a significant degree depending on traffic.
  

Requirements

Application Question(s):

• What is the approximate date on which you will be able to start work?
  
• What is the approximate date on which you will need to end work?
  
• Reliability is a critical component to a watercraft inspectors performance. Do you have reliable means of transportation, and are you willing to work most weekends and holidays this summer boating season?
  

Compensation

$15.50-$19.50 Hourly Base (DOQ) + Monthly Performance Bonus