River Restoration Associate

The Anacostia Watershed Society seeks a full-time River Restoration Associate to provide on-the-water, field, and facility support for our organization. This non-exempt position will participate in the organization’s restoration work by leading and/or assisting with restoration field work, volunteer restoration events, and field studies; providing logistical and hands-on support; and helping store, maintain, and ensure the safe use of materials and equipment. Specific tasks may include: vernal pool inventory, tree monitoring and maintenance; wetland revegetation and monitoring; mussel propagation and monitoring; landscaping, mowing, and other tasks as assigned. This position works with and reports to the Natural Resources Program Manager, and works collaboratively across the organization.

The Restoration Associate is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the watershed’s restoration and the engagement of diverse communities, partners, and other stakeholders to deliver on our mission to protect and restore the Anacostia watershed for all who live here and for future generations.

Required Qualifications and Experiences

* Demonstrated passion for environmental justice coupled with a commitment to clean waterways being a human right, with relevant experience in community environmental learning, land management, or recreation.

*Familiarity with Microsoft Office and GIS required. Particularly Esri applications such as Survey123 and Field Maps

* Additional experience and/or education in natural resource management, environmental science, parks and recreation, or other environmental/conservation field is a plus, but not a requirement.

*Experience in project logistical support and working with staff and engaging community volunteers is deeply valuable.

* Experience engaging children/youth and/or adults with experiential learning, and/or community outreach and engagement is a plus.

* Medium to heavy lifting (such as canoes, kayaks, landscaping material, shad and mussel hatcheries, etc.).

*Ability to operate a vehicle; valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

* High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.

Our compensation package includes competitive base salary and benefits, such as a very generous 403b retirement plan match and a flexible leave program. Salary is up to $58,700 for this position. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and a résumé formally expressing your interest to askhr@anacostiaws.org.

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