Join a team working for clean water in the Northeast.
At NEIWPCC, we believe in the power of collaboration to achieve clean water for all. Our passionate and dedicated employees work in field, laboratory, educational, and office settings alongside our partners to preserve and advance water quality throughout the Northeast.
Formerly called the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, in 2020 we adopted the acronym NEIWPCC as our formal name.
What you get
NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation and benefit package for eligible employees.
Benefits and Perks Include

Comprehensive health insurance that includes vision and dental care.

Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

10% employer retirement contributions and access to a financial advisor.

Up to 80% tuition reimbursement for relevant courses or programs.

Generous paid time off including vacation and wellness time, personal days, floating holidays and volunteer hours.

Employer-sponsored pet insurance.
Our Workforce
NEIWPCC is committed to promoting all people throughout our work. We provide opportunities for training, professional development, and affinity group participation. We also support programs to encourage the next generation of clean water professionals and to provide collaborative assistance to underserved communities.

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Current Openings
Last updated on November 14th, 2025 at 11:13 am
Connecticut
There are no current openings. Please check back soon.
Maine
There are no current openings. Please check back soon.
Massachusetts
Science Communicator – Long Island Sound Partnership
Full-time in Lowell, MA
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time science communicator to provide scientific and technical expertise in advising, writing and publishing communications products for the Long Island Sound Partnership (LIS Partnership).
What You Will Do
As a science communicator for NEIWPCC, your work will be heavily geared towards implementing the LIS Partnership Communications, Outreach, and Engagement (COE) Strategic Plan and supporting integration of the newly revised LIS Partnership Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) with a specific focus on the Informed and Engaged Public goal. You will:
- Write articles and feature projects on LIS Partnership’s online communications channels, develop website content and perform website updates, support the development of public engagement content, draft and manage social media content, assist with photography and videography initiatives, and provide scientific, technical, and programmatic communications support on various initiatives, including a new State of the Sound report.
- Participate in occasional site visits, programmatic meetings, conferences, and summits within the LIS Watershed.
- Collaborate with other communications and outreach team members and help to shape future communications work for the LIS Partnership program.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a skilled writer who is passionate about communicating how science and environmental management can help sustain and protect urban waterways from emerging threats. The ideal candidate will:
- Have a master’s degree in marine environmental science or policy, environmental engineering, biology, English, journalism, communications, media studies, or related field.
- Have at least five years of professional experience in science communications with technical experience in website and print publication design and social media platform tools.
- Be reliable, have a strong attention to detail, and able to effectively establish working relationships with scientists, environmental managers, and stakeholders.
- Have a proven ability to construct scientifically valid and informative communications materials, the ability to shoot and edit photos and videos, and experience with WordPress, Adobe InDesign, and various social media platforms is desired.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Logistics
This full-time position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Lowell, MA. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting and will require regular travel within the LIS Watershed, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
- Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
- Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
- Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by October 5, 2025. Please reference #25-LIS-Lowell-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Additional information about LIS Partnership can be found at: https://lispartnership.org/.
New Hampshire
There are no current openings. Please check back soon.
New York
Environmental Analyst – Permit Writer
Full-time in Albany, NY
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to serve as a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Writer, and to ensure compliance with regulations, polices, and procedures to further protect source water throughout the state.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will become an essential member of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will:
- Work with permittees, their representatives, engineers and various members of the public on municipal and industrial wastewater discharge SPDES permits within Source Water Protection areas to ensure permits are up-to-date and include effluent limitations necessary to protect public water supplies.
- Assist with permit development and renewals, review engineering reports, and conduct water quality and effluent evaluations at wastewater treatment facilities.
- Assist with internal DWSP2 coordination to ensure the permitting and other processes include source water protection components.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have:
- A degree in environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering, engineering technology, or related field, and three years of related experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with the Clean Water Act, the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program, water quality, and watershed management.
- Experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs.
- Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, geographic information systems, and the ability to perform basic statistical analysis is valued.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation office located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
- Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
- Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
- Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 30, 2025. Please reference #26-NYS-SW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Environmental Analyst – Collaboration Coordinator
Full-time in New Paltz and Staatsburg, NY
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time collaboration coordinator to support the Hudson River Estuary Management Program (HREMP). This position will take a collaborative approach to support interdisciplinary research priorities, communications and initiatives across estuary program areas.
What You Will Do
As a collaboration coordinator, your work will fall into four focus areas:
- Facilitating program communications across program partners by collaborating with other communications staff on strategy, content, reporting, web maintenance, and newsletters.
- Engaging with partners and stakeholders by remaining current on coastal management issues, identifying information needs, and ensuring the smooth transfer and translation of scientific information and data to stakeholders.
- Implementing training for decision makers by continuing existing training program efforts, evaluating audience needs and priority topics, identifying training gaps and opportunities, and facilitating science forums.
- Facilitating meetings and work groups by establishing the meeting objectives, making site arrangements, preparing agendas, publicizing the event, leading question and answer sessions with the audience, and evaluating if the meeting objectives were met.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a skilled writer who is passionate about communicating science and environmental management to support coastal decision making. The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in social science, hydrology, geology, environmental science, earth science, environmental engineering, watershed science or management, natural resources, communications or related field.
- At least three years of related professional experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and experience and comfort in public speaking.
- Experience working with researchers and policy makers, and capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within diverse groups.
- Solid understanding of estuarine ecology and coastal issues.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Logistics
This full-time position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in New Paltz, NY and Staatsburg, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting and will require some travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $67,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
- Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
- Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
- Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (ideally at least one demonstrating your ability to translate science for the general public) by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 19, 2025. Please reference #26-HRNERR-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
For more information about HREMP see the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda and HRNERR.org.
Rhode Island
There are no current openings. Please check back soon.
Vermont
Lake Champlain Education & Outreach Steward
Part-time/Seasonal/Internship in Grand Isle and Burlington, VT
NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Spring Education & Outreach Steward to support public engagement around Lake Champlain. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental education, outreach, and communications while working with a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the Lake Champlain watershed.
Position Overview
The Steward will assist LCBP’s Education & Outreach team with a wide range of projects, including:
- Staffing community events across Vermont, New York, and possibly Québec.
- Transporting, setting up, and managing outreach exhibits and activities.
- Providing staff coverage at the Colleen Hickey Lake Champlain Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
- Engaging learners of all ages in watershed education.
- Assisting with meetings, preparing outreach materials, and contributing to social media content.
Schedule, Location & Pay
- Approximately 25 hours per week, January–May 2026 (some evenings & weekends required).
- Potential for up to 40 hours per week, May–August 2026.
- Work will be based in Grand Isle and Burlington, Vermont, with potential travel to New York and Québec. This position is not eligible for telework.
- The hourly pay range is anticipated to be $17 – $19, depending on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with the public.
- Attention to detail, dependability, and enthusiasm for watershed issues.
- Coursework or experience related to natural resources, education, communications, or environmental sciences preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are required.
- Photography or media skills a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team working to protect and restore Lake Champlain.
- Gain valuable experience in public engagement, event coordination, and nonprofit programming.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 30, 2025. Reference #26-LCBP-001 in the email subject line. Please review LCBP’s 2024 State of the Lake report and reflect on a specific part of the report in your cover letter. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.
NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity organization, and does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, program partner or any person(s) NEIWPCC is engaged with, based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and/or mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. NEIWPCC is committed to ensuring an equally inclusive environment for all employees, volunteers, contractors, clients, and members of the communities we serve. NEIWPCC participates in E-Verify.
If you have any questions about this notice or any of NEIWPCC’s non-discrimination programs, policies, or procedures, you may contact: Michael Wilkinson, Human Resources Director at mwilkinson@neiwpcc.org. If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a NEIWPCC program or activity, you may contact the Human Resources Director above to file a complaint, or fill out and submit a Grievance Form.















