Part-Time Water Quality Associate

The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) is seeking a motivated individual for work in its Water Quality Department. This is a temporary position requiring coordination of work with other staff for the TMACOG’s Student Watershed Watch (SWW), the Stormwater Program, and grant-funded projects.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide on-site/in-stream water quality testing support to teachers and students
• Ordering water quality testing supplies
• Assist with designing and ordering program T-Shirts
• Compile water quality testing data
• Work with TMACOG communications department to update SWW webpage
• Maintain SWW Social Media
• Provide logistical support to a student conference (SWW Summit)
• Work with Water Quality Planner to secure speakers for SWW Summit
• Work with TMACOG staff to write summary report of 2017 program successes
• Provide support to the Stormwater Program and other projects as needed

Required Skills:

• Strong ability to coordinate multiple activities
• Strong ability to plan ahead to meet firm deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• General knowledge of water quality issues affecting northwest Ohio
• Knowledge of water quality sampling techniques
• Ability to communicate a message through web-sites and social media
• Ability to work outdoors in rough terrain and in the stream
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Good knowledge MS Office

Additional Requirements:

• Applicant must be at least 18 and must have completed coursework toward a degree in environmental sciences or a related field.
• Applicant must be legally able to work in the U.S.
• Employment is contingent upon drug screening and background check at time of offer
• Must be able to work an average of 16-20 hours per week from September 2017 through June 2018.
• Must have driver’s license and access to personal vehicle for travel in the TMACOG region (mileage reimbursed)

Hourly wage $12-$14, commensurate with experience

Please send resume to Kari Gerwin at gerwin@tmacog.org.

Position open until filled