POSITION DESCRIPTION Programs Assistant Part Time Position About the Organization The Clinton River Watershed Council provides a forum for individuals, businesses, local governments, and other organizations to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair. Established in 1972 as a council of local governments, the Clinton River Watershed Council reorganized in 1994 as an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Key programs include watershed management, education, and stewardship. Position This position reports directly to the Education and Stewardship Director, who along with the Executive Director is responsible for the performance review of this position. This person works cooperatively with other professional and administrative staff. It is a part-time (average 20 hr/week) non-exempt position. The hours are variable and season driven. The position requires occasional evening and weekend commitments. Responsibilities Support CRWC's mission through sound support of the organization's Adopt-A -Stream, Stream Leaders and storm water education outreach programs, production of high quality work in a timely fashion, and courteous, service-oriented behavior towards customers and coworkers. Under the direction of the Education and Stewardship Director, the Program Assistant will: 1. Fulfill the organization's mission through sound support of the Adopt-A- Stream and Stream Leaders Programs in cooperation with and approved by the Education and Stewardship Director including the following tasks: a. Water Quality Monitoring training sessions and coordination of volunteer monitoring activities; b. Tracking participation, collecting feedback for evaluation purposes, and preparing reports to the Education and Stewardship Director outlining program results. 2. Assist Education and Stewardship Director with outreach and educational events. 3. Provide field support CRWC Stewardship Initiatives. Qualifications Minimum of two year post-secondary education in (Biology, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Science Education or related field). Bachelor's degree preferred. Demonstrated work experience in a scientific or educational setting. Strong public speaking skills and enthusiasm for working with a wide variety of audiences. Good relationship skills, including tact, sense of humor, and assertiveness. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team player. Working familiarity with, Internet, word processing, and spreadsheet (i.e. Excel, and PowerPoint experience a must). Some local travel therefore reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required. Experience in water quality monitoring/analysis and volunteer management is a plus. Compensation $12-14.00 dollars/hour rate of pay range. If Sending Resume by mail: Anne Vaara, Executive Director Program Assistant Posting 1115 W. Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309 If Sending Resume by email: anne at crwc.org Phone calls about this position will not be accepted. Job will remain open until filled. Resumes will not be accepted after August 26th. CRWC logovery verysmall Anne M. Vaara Executive Director Clinton River Watershed Council 1115 W. Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309 #248-601-0606 anne at crwc.org www.crwc.org Protecting, enhancing and celebrating the Clinton River, its watershed and Lake St. Clair. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.great-lakes.net/lists/glin-announce/attachments/20110719/b5ca8880/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 7745 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.great-lakes.net/lists/glin-announce/attachments/20110719/b5ca8880/attachment.jpe