NEIWPCC is seeking an enthusiastic Human Resources Intern to support talent acquisitions initiatives and other employee-related projects. This is a great opportunity for an emerging professional to work within an environmental non-profit with the goal of supporting staff in their work and attracting new personnel dedicated to advancing clean water in the Northeast.

What You Will Do

As an HR Intern, you will primarily assist with NEIWPCC’s recruitment, hiring, and onboarding projects. It is the goal for this position to assist with targeted recruitment support for NEIWPCC’s spring and summer hiring initiatives. You will also lead relationship building initiatives with key scientific educational institutions, refine recruitment strategies and accounts, and provide support to other HR-related functions including training, employee engagement, and data management.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 2-3 years towards a bachelor’s degree in human resources, social services, business management, communications, or related field.
• An existing interest in environmental issues or a willingness to learn.
• Confidence with building relationships and presenting information in a public setting.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing platforms, and managing online accounts and profiles.

Logistics

This part-time position is based in NEIWPCC’s headquarters office, located in Lowell, MA. Duties will be performed in an office setting, telework is not permitted. The potential for travel exists, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation will be required. This position is anticipated to work 15-20 hours per week, to begin in January and to extend through June 2025, with flexibility.

Pay

Hourly pay range is anticipated to be $17 – $20, dependent on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by January 1, 2025. Please reference #25-Lowell-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support water quality monitoring programs in New York State. This collaborative position will collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate water quality data to ensure source water priority waterbodies are targeted for monitoring and assessment.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will:

• Coordinate with program partners to determine monitoring and assessment needs.
• Assist with field season preparations and perform water quality, biological, and habitat sampling in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs across New York state.
• Assist with the engagement and coordination of volunteers using online tools and trainings.
• Assist with water quality data entry, processing, analysis, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally, the candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in limnology, biology, environmental biology, environmental science, or related field, and three years of related professional or technical experience.
• Experience collecting and working with water quality data, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency with GIS, R-statistical computing, relational databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience operating and trailering watercraft.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.

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 offices located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed in office and outdoor field settings, under a variety of weather conditions, around water and from boats. Position will require occasional day and overnight travel, particularly between June and October to participate in field sampling efforts, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. Ability to carry 50 pounds across uneven terrain is essential. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule for in-office duties, 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.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by January 5, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-SW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to join our collaborative, water-focused team and provide data management, data analysis, and data system development and support to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental reporting requirements.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will:

• Identify, compile, clean, validate, organize, and analyze environmental data utilizing a variety of tools, and create reports and presentations that detail findings.
• Develop routine queries, data models, and processes to enhance the consistency and accuracy of data manipulation and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff to improve program implementation through data management processes.
• Help to develop data governance guidelines and procedures and provide training.

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 data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, natural resources, environmental science, mathematics, or related subject, with three years of related technical or professional experience.
• A strong analytical background with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
• Proficiency in R programming, Python, or SQL, with experience creating extract, transform, and load (ETL) pipelines, as well as database management and data modeling capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with clear oral communication and a comfort with public speaking.
• Knowledge of environmental contaminants and their behavior in the environment.

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 offices 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 is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 17, 2024. Please reference #25-NYS-DOW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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Help to safeguard public health and protect the environment in New York by joining NEIWPCC as an Environmental Engineer. We’re seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to oversee an administrative consent order to abate combined sewer overflows (CSOs) within the New York City watershed.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer you will:

• Provide high-level program management of all obligations under the CSO Consent Order, identify potential problems with implementation and facilitate timely resolution in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Complete comprehensive technical reviews of and develop detailed comments on documents submitted under the CSO Order and prepare technical memoranda and presentations.
• Conduct site visits of active construction projects, attend and construction progress meetings to identify potential problems associated with project implementation, and prepare construction site inspections reports to document status of project construction.
• Supervise and provide guidance to a NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer working on the program.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. We are seeking candidates with:

• A New York State Professional Engineer’s license, or the ability to transfer active license to New York.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection system, treatment plant, stormwater system, or CSO system engineering design, operation practices, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of USEPA and NYSDEC wastewater, stormwater, and CSO rules and regulations and experience working with federal, state, or local water/wastewater agencies.
• A degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or in a related field with five years of experience in wastewater treatment plants or wastewater collection facilities design and construction with at least three years as a professional engineer.

Position Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel to and from construction sites or meetings in New York City, for which a valid driver’s license and access to own transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference #24-NY-IEM-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic steward to assist with education and outreach activities with the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) during the Spring Semester of 2025.

Stewards will:

• Be an educational resource to children and adults within the Resource Room with the goal of helping the public better understand Lake Champlain and the opportunities for community involvement.
• Expand outreach programming to state parks, summer camps, lake and river events, upper reaches of the watershed and downtown locations to answer questions about Lake Champlain and offer opportunities for citizen action.
• Discuss a variety of watershed concerns with the public and provide resources for getting involved or changing behavior to benefit the watershed.

Successful candidate will be reliable, punctual, and should have solid communication skills and attention to detail. Completion of at least two years of college preferred. Coursework or demonstrated interest in Lake Champlain and watershed issues covered in LCBP’s 2024 State of the Lake report is desired. The ability to interact positively with the public at outreach events is needed.

Hourly pay range is anticipated to be $17-19, dependent on experience and qualifications. This position is based out of the LCBP’s office in Grand Isle, VT as well as the Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT. It is expected this position will work up to 40 hours per week with flexibility and will begin in January and extend through May 2025. This position is not eligible for telework. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation is required.

To apply: send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to Jobs@neiwpcc.org by January 5, 2025. Please reference #25-LCBP-002 in the email subject line.

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Spend your summer by the lake! Join the efforts of NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to prevent the spread of harmful and destructive invasive species, working to ensure a healthy and clean environment for wildlife and recreationalists. We’re seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2025 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft.

As a boat launch steward, you will be trained to:

• Greet visitors to Lake Champlain and share aquatic invasive species information.
• Record lake-user information on mobile tablets.
• Collect and identify aquatic organisms.
• Inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms.
• Conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed.

Successful candidates will be organized, have excellent public communication skills, have experience with data collection, and have familiarity with invasive species. Candidates must be comfortable working in outdoor settings in various weather conditions and have the physical capability to inspect watercraft. Basic familiarity with boaters, anglers, and recreational equipment will be useful. Experience with small engine maintenance and repair is a plus. A valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required.

Stewards will work approximately 40-hours per week, Thursday through Monday, at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from mid-May to Labor Day weekend, with the option to extend through mid-October. Weekends and holidays are required. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated. The anticipated hourly payrate for this position is $19.00.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org, please reference #25-LCBP-003 in the email subject line. Application review will begin on February 2, 2025, and will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

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Join the efforts of NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to prevent the spread of harmful and destructive invasive species. Each summer, our crew of seasonal boat launch stewards deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain. We’re seeking additional Field Assistants to assist with this effort and additional coordination of our seasonal activities.

As a field assistant, you will be trained to:
• Mentor stewards, assisting with training throughout the season.
• Support field operation and decontamination unit maintenance.
• Collect and deliver aquatic species samples for identification.
• Assist with pre- and post-season planning and activity coordination throughout the season.

Successful candidates will be organized, have excellent public communication skills, have experience with data collection, and have familiarity with invasive species. Candidates must be comfortable working in outdoor settings in various weather conditions and have the physical capability to inspect watercraft. Basic familiarity with boaters, anglers, and recreational equipment will be useful. Experience with small engine maintenance and repair is a plus. A valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required.

Stewards will work approximately 40-hours per week, Thursday through Monday, at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from April to October 2025. Weekends and holidays are required. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated. The anticipated hourly payrate for this position is $20.00.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org; please reference #25-LCBP-004 in the email subject line. Reviewing applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

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Support environmental initiatives in the Lake Champlain Basin! NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented environmental analyst to facilitate grants administered by the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) that support mission-driven projects to improve water quality, habitat, environmental engagement, and cultural interpretation of the Lake Champlain Basin.

Job Duties:

• Support the development of Requests for Proposals and support the LCBP grant review process; prepare technical data and reporting as needed.
• Support the NEIWPCC LCBP team with office support and on-site meeting support, or field work.
• Manage the LCBP online grant management system, including all aspects of LCBP Grant management workflows from proposal solicitation to close out of awarded projects.
• Facilitate the reporting, invoicing, and documentation for active grants; provide support to grant applicants, recipients, and external partners with all aspects of the grants process.
• Assist with the development of workplans and budgets for projects; help with the review and approval of technical items and deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field, with coursework or passionate interest in Lake Champlain or watershed issues relevant to the LCBP mission.
• Related technical or professional experience, and experience working with or managing grants
• A proven team player with the ability to build relationships with diverse partners.
• Great time-management capabilities with accurate record-keeping skills.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly word processing, data management, and data analysis.

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.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Position Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 8 hours per day and is based out of the LCBP office in Grand Isle, VT. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but may include outdoor field assignments, and will require travel to locations in Vermont, New York and Quebec, for which a private means of transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a valid passport or smart-license is required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference #25-LCBP-001 in the email subject line. Preference given to applicants who apply by December 1, 2024. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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