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.

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.

See and hear from staff about their impact

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Matthew Vaughan, Environmental Analyst and Chief Scientist with the Lake Champlain Basin Program
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Sarah Healy, Environmental Analyst, Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan
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Chris Mitchell, Environmental Analyst and Research Coordinator at the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve
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Meg Modley, Environmental Analyst and Lake Champlain Basin Program Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator
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Noreen Gallagher, Environmental Analyst and New York State Department of Health Drinking Water Specialist
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Sarah Fernald, Environmental Analyst and Research Coordinator at the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Scientists on a boat in Lake Champlain, VT.
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Snorkeling and assessing aquatic invasive species.
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Current Openings

NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Last updated on June 30th, 2025 at 02:22 pm


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Staff Accountant

Full-Time in Lowell, MA

Seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to perform AP/AR accounting duties. This is a great opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge within a non-profit setting, supporting an organization focused on environmental protection.

What You Get
Annual salary of $64,000 to $74,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications), with an outstanding comprehensive benefits package:

  • 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.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform weekly check runs and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare journal entries, review GL coding and maintain supporting documentation for all transactions.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data.
  • Assist with the closing of federal grants and fiscal year audit.

We’re looking for candidates with:

  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, accounting, or a related field with related accounting experience.
  • Excellent computer skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational ability.
  • Knowledge of GAAP principles and non-profit or grant accounting experience preferred.

Logistics
This is a full-time, in-office position based in NEIWPCC’s Headquarters office, located at 650 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA 01854. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but with a need for 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 work schedule, subject to approval and program needs. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

To Apply
Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by July 13, 2025. Please reference #25-Lowell-006 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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Environmental Analyst – Title 5 Septic System Program Trainer

Full-time or Part-time, Locations in Massachusetts

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time or part-time Environmental Analyst to design and host Title 5 trainings for municipal health officials across the state. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Program (DEP) Title 5 regulation governs the construction and maintenance of septic systems and the transport of septic-system waste.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst and an essential member of the Wastewater and Onsite Programs Division, you will:

  • Facilitate and participate in meetings with local boards, commissions and public health departments to assist with interpreting regulations, policies and guidance.
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners to develop and deliver regular training, including in-person workshops, live virtual sessions, and self-paced online modules.
  • Respond to requests for information from local public health officials and provide training and technical assistance as needed on Title 5 and other related rules and regulations.
  • Work closely with partners to align on training infrastructure, local public health training needs and priorities, communications, and other topics as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

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

  • A Soil Evaluator and Septic System Inspector certification.
  • Knowledge of and experience with aspects of wastewater, soil evaluation, state/federal regulations, and wastewater management.
  • Experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental regulations.
  • Certified Environmental Trainer (CET), or interest and ability to obtain certification.
  • A graduate degree in environmental science, engineering, public health, or a related field is preferred.

Logistics

A full-time position will work 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week; a part-time position will work up to 20 hours per week with some schedule flexibility. Work location is dependent upon MassDEP’s needs and candidate’s preference of MassDEP’s office locations in Boston, Woburn, Worcester, Lakeville or Springfield, MA. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with travel for trainings and meetings, 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 for in-office duties, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for a full-time position is $70,000 to $90,000, a part-time position will be compensated at an equivalent hourly range of $35-$45. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

  • Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
  • Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
  • Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave.
  • Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by June 22, 2025. Please reference #25-MA-DEP-001 in the email subject line and notate full-time or part-time preference and preferred work location in the body of the email (Boston, Woburn, Worcester, Lakeville or Springfield, MA). Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support the activities of the Long Island Sound (LIS) Partnership Bioextraction Coordinator in forwarding the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative. The goal is to improve the quality of marine waters in New York and Connecticut by removing excess nitrogen through the cultivation and harvest of seaweed and shellfish. The Initiative will provide information to help decision makers with the guidelines needed to facilitate seaweed and shellfish farming and harvest operations in their coastal waters.

Position Summary

This collaborative role will assist with program coordination, administration, and communications for the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative, and will partner with a variety of individuals from federal, state, and local levels to meet the goals of the program. This role will:

  • Assist with creating project specific outreach and communications resources, including program newsletters, project fact sheets, and resource guides. Develop and maintain Bioextraction Initiative website content on the LIS Partnership and NYSEC webpages.
  • Assist supervisor with preparing requests for proposals (RFPs), grant proposals, writing and reviewing project workplans, project management, and reviewing contractor quarterly reports.
  • Review and develop comprehensive summaries of primary scientific literature, reports, newsletters, and specifications related to mariculture and bioextraction for inclusion into program development, pilot projects, grant reports, presentations, and communication resources.
  • Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and communicate constructively with Federal, State and local government agencies, engineering firms, various non-governmental groups, aquaculture industry, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, with related professional or technical experience.
  • Have excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products and GIS.
  • Have experience with processing and maintaining data.
  • Knowledge of local coastal environments and aquaculture is a plus.

Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Kings Park, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting. Position will require once a month travel to Albany and other occasional travel, 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.

Pay & Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

  • Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
  • Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
  • Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave per year.
  • Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
  • Qualified employer 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 July 13, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-LIS-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

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Shotoya Simmons, NEIWPCC accountant
“NEIWPCC gave me the opportunity to turn my passion for the environment into my job in a business role. I stay at NEIWPCC because I see the direct results of our work in policy changes, improved water quality, and stronger intergovernmental collaboration. I’m proud to be part of that impact.”
Shotoya Simmons
NEIWPCC accountant, New York City Department of Environmental Protection
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“I enjoy NEIWPCC’s role as an interstate agent, filling in the gaps that exist between state agencies, federal agencies, and other partners. Our workgroups allow the states to coordinate in the region, which is so valuable. ”
Richard Friesner, director of Water Quality Programs
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Ann-Marie Caprioli
“In my role, I wear a lot of hats and have had the opportunity to take my job in different directions over the years. NEIWPCC has been flexible and supportive of my career goals and professional growth.”
Ann-Marie Caprioli
NEIWPCC environmental analyst since 2000, and Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve program coordinator
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Michael Forgeng, environmental analyst and New York State Department of Health hydrogeologist
“Working with NEIWPCC has been an incredible opportunity to develop both my scientific and political skillsets. I’ve expanded my capacity as a scientist through geologic trainings and conferences, and I regularly facilitate collaboration between state, county, and local officials to improve regional source water quality.”
Michael Forgeng, environmental analyst and New York State Department of Health hydrogeologist
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“My role at NEIWPCC has been a perfect combination of professional growth opportunities and self-exploration! Plus, you can’t go wrong protecting people and the natural world.”
James Plummer, environmental analyst, who began his NEIWPCC career as an intern with the Youth and the Environment Program in 2016.
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“Even if I won the lottery, I’d never leave here.”
Shelly Jenkins, information officer and NEIWPCC employee since 2003.

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