Watershed Aide

Botanical Society of America; Fairfax (CA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marin Municipal Water District in Fairfax, CA is offering a temporary Watershed Aide position focused on volunteer management and community outreach. The assignment spans just under six months with a 60% field-work emphasis and weekday to occasional weekend hours.

You will build public relationships, support restoration activities, and coordinate with partners to engage schools and community groups. January 2027 start date anticipated.

Formación

• Twelfth grade completion or equivalent.
• Experience with volunteers or community programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the public.
• Basic data management and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organizes and co-leads volunteer community science, habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and other community stewardship events
• Builds and establishes relationships with the public by engaging with them on themes such as local ecology, forest health, beneficial fire, recreation, water conservation, and stewardship
• Supports the vegetation, maintenance, and fisheries teams, plus One Tam partners, in achieving community engagement goals
• Serves as liaison to partner schools, environmental and community service organizations, interns and crews
• May direct interns, volunteers, and students
• Performs administrative tasks including maintaining calendars and spreadsheets, managing communications with stakeholders, and producing volunteer outreach materials
• Manages field collections, photos, equipment, and data flow related to the Marin Wildlife Watch
• Surveys and monitors species such as frogs, turtles, bees, and native plants
• Coordinates outreach, recruitment, and supervision of community science programs
• Assists staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands including use of hand tools and biomonitoring
• Assignment is about 60% field work
• Drives light trucks for district business
• Maintains radio communications with field staff

Conocimientos

Volunteer Management

Community Outreach

Public Engagement

Event Planning

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

ArcGIS Pro

Collector

Survey123

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Marin Water - Fairfax, California, United States

Position Title: Watershed Aide

Position Type: Temporary Position

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Department/Division: Watershed

Opening Date: 11/02/2026

Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary: $26.48 - $30.56 Hourly

Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) is a public utility providing drinking water to 190,000 people located in a 147 square-mile area of Marin County. In operation since 1912, MMWD is the oldest municipal water district in California.

The Water District is offering an opportunity to work on the Mt. Tamalpais watershed while earning valuable work experience working with a community-oriented organization that is committed to contributing to the well-being of the environment!

The current needs are:

One (1) Watershed Aide in the area of Volunteer Management & Community Outreach. The assignment is for just under six (6) months. The work shift is Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and may include weekends, holidays and shift changes. Anticipated start date: January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and co-leads volunteer community science, habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and other community stewardship events
• Builds and establishes relationships with the public by engaging with them on themes such as local ecology, forest health, beneficial fire, recreation, water conservation, and stewardship
• Supports the vegetation, maintenance, and fisheries teams, plus One Tam partners, in achieving community engagement goals
• Serves as liaison to partner schools, environmental and community service organizations, interns and crews
• May direct interns, volunteers, and students
• Performs administrative tasks including maintaining multiple calendars and spreadsheets, managing communications with stakeholders, and production and distribution of volunteer outreach and education materials
• Manages field collections, photos, equipment, and data flow related to the Marin Wildlife Watch
• Surveys and monitors sensitive species such as frogs, turtles, bees, and native plants
• Coordinates outreach, recruitment, and supervision of community science programs
• Assists staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands including use of hand tools for the improvement and rehabilitation of trails, removal of exotic plant species, and biomonitoring
• The assignment is about 60% field work
• Drives light trucks to and from various locations throughout the watershed to conduct District business

Strong candidates will have a proven track record of working safely outdoors, experience leading small and large groups of people, are capable of clear communication of questions and observations, experience with data management, have a strong work ethic, and courteous communication with the recreating public.

Qualifications / Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods and procedures used in natural resources maintenance and restoration
• Basic use of hand and power tools related to the work
• Basic safety procedures related to the work
• Principles, practices and methods of natural resource management
• Common native and introduced plants and animals of the region
• Customer service policies and techniques for interacting with the public
• Environmental education techniques and group leadership
• Computer applications related to the work (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, ArcGIS Pro, Collector, Survey 123)

Ability to:

• Perform routine landscape, parks and open space operations and maintenance work
• Make field observations and accurately record and maintain scientific data
• Work outdoors, often in and around water and in adverse weather conditions
• Learn watershed landmarks, facilities and trail system and MMWD Land Use Regulations
• Utilize safety procedures and equipment, recognizing and reporting potential safety hazards
• Perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, carrying equipment, manual removal of invasive plants and hiking up to five miles per day
• Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and specialized monitoring equipment and instruments
• Act appropriately in emergency situations
• Follow safety procedures and utilize appropriate work equipment at all times
• Follow directions and work collaboratively in groups
• Work varying shifts including weekends and holidays
• Learn and apply pertinent subject matter, procedures, and policies
• Recognize scope of authority, seek assistance from others, and make referrals to supervisors as needed
• Organize work schedule to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with the public, in person, and over the telephone
• Safely operate District vehicles, including on unimproved road surfaces
• Drive light trucks to and from various locations throughout the watershed to conduct District business
• Maintains radio communications with field staff

Training and Experience:

• Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent

Licenses:

• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, and satisfactory driving record

The following experience and abilities are desirable:

• Some direct experience or college-level education in biology, natural resource management, environmental studies, park operations and maintenance or similar field of study

Compensation Range: $26.48 - 30.56/hourly