[watershedmanagers] AWWA Program Coordinator

Fri Aug 22 10:26:09 EDT 2025

The AWWA Program Coordinator is a key member of the team working to protect water quality in the lakes and ponds of Wakefield, NH and Acton, ME. This person is responsible for the implementation of AWWA's core programs: The Youth Conservation Corps Program (YCC) and School Science Program, with oversight from the Executive Director, as well as assisting with community outreach and fundraising as needed.

The Program Coordinator is a public representative of the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA) and the YCC. Their behavior will be helpful and courteous to property owners, members of the public, and our crew members. We expect the Program Coordinator to be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable supporter of our programs and be willing to explain and discuss the programs with members of the community.

Job Duties

Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program

        Oversee and manage a staff of seven YCC crew members (high

school/college-aged)

        Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training of YCC Crew

        Communicate with homeowners and associations to schedule and plan projects

        Work with the Executive Director and YCC crew to design and install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce pollution caused by erosion and runoff (BMPs may include planting riparian buffers or rain gardens to catch water and sediment; stabilizing trails, filling with crushed stone or mulch; installing water bars to redirect runoff; digging infiltration trenches and

drywells)

        Track and summarize all project installations in our YCC database, including pollutant load reductions

        Provide written and photographic content for AWWA's social media accounts and emails

        Document YCC Season in the YCC Annual Report

Technical Assistance Program

        Visit homeowners to provide site-specific stormwater BMP landscaping recommendations

        Produce stormwater BMP landscaping designs for homeowners

        Document all site visits and designs in our database

School Science Program

        Implement AWWA's hands-on environmental science programs for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in Wakefield and Acton

        Recruit and schedule classroom volunteers

        Coordinate with teachers to schedule program days

        Maintain database of all programs, volunteers, participants, projects and photos

Miscellaneous

        Provide program content to the AWWA outreach coordinator for social media and newsletters

        Assist with other programmatic, fundraising and organizational tasks and projects as needed

Qualifications:

        B.S. degree in environmental science, environmental conservation, environmental education or related field, OR in the process of getting a related degree, OR have at least 2 years of relevant experience

        Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, google suite, database management, & social media

        Demonstrated leadership capability

        Project management experience

        History of and affinity for outdoor job/life experiences

Preferred Skills

        Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills

        Public speaking

        Teaching or supervising K-8 students

        Ability to communicate scientific concepts to general public

        Landscaping and/or carpentry skills

        Use of software such as or similar to: Mailchimp, Canva, Airtable, etc.

        Strong team player: responsible, reliable and supportive. Able to self-direct and work independently;

        Passionate environmental advocate: Understands the AWWA Mission; willing/eager to become immersed in the culture of the organization in order to be an effective representative

        Willingness to work with an array of groups including; state agencies, local associations, town officials, contractors, and property owners

        Understands the culture and challenges of non-profit organization work:

passion driven, fast-paced, multi-tasking, tight budgets

        Close attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines

        Enthusiasm, creativity and a desire to learn

        Ability to interpret and use tax maps and parcel data

        Experience with ArcGIS Online

General Requirements & Working Conditions:

The Program Coordinator will work directly with and report to the Executive Director to implement AWWA's programs. Applicants should have experience or training in environmental practices, and safe outdoor work habits. This person will take responsibility for leading and working with a high school age crew during the summer. The position will require significant time in the office, but applicants should be physically capable of full days of physical labor when needed, using hand tools such as shovels, wheelbarrows, and picks, be able to lift 50+ lbs. as required by YCC activities, and be willing to work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, etc.). Must be comfortable interacting with others and promoting the goals of the YCC. Must have valid driver's license, a clean driving record, have reliable personal transportation, and be willing to travel throughout the Acton/Wakefield region. Work hours can be flexible and there will be opportunities to work remotely.

Compensation

This is a 40 hour per week salaried position starting at $50,000 per year.

Benefits include a 3% retirement account match, 10 paid vacation days (with 1 extra day per year up to 15 days), and 12 holidays.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to AWWA Executive Director Jon Balanoff by September 14th, 2025. Submissions and other inquires can be emailed to jbalanoff at awwatersheds.org<mailto:jbalanoff at awwatersheds.org>.

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Nonpoint Source Program Manager
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17 State House Station, Augusta, ME  04333
207-694-9533 (cell)

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