- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Mystic River Urban Waters Federal Partnership.
- Coordinate the quarterly meetings of the EPA-convened Mystic River Watershed Steering Committee.
- Work with the planning subcommittee comprising EPA, MyRWA, and others.
- Represent the partnership by participating on regular conference/video calls organized by EPA, the Urban Waters Learning Network, and/or other Federal Partners.
- Provide timely responses to EPA HQ and EPA Region 1 on information requests pertaining to the Urban Waters Federal Partnership.
- Coordinate in the Massachusetts Bays region on behalf of the Urban Waters Program, EPA, and the Mass Bays Estuary Partnership to promote meaningful engagement on environmental issues.
- Assist with river stewardship events, expanding public access to the river and open space projects, water quality monitoring, distribution of water quality data and outreach.
- Lead the Trash Free Mystic initiative and develop a holistic trash education and data collection program.
- Coordinate the Mystic Stormwater Education program to assist municipalities in educating residents and business owners on responsibilities and opportunities to reduce pollution.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and two (2) years of work experience including environmental science and policy. Total experience must include 6 months of experience in one of the following: public health, stormwater education, stewardship, or litter campaigns; and developing collaborative relationships.
In the alternative, will accept Master’s degree in Environmental Science and six (6) months of work experience including environmental science and policy. Total experience must include 6 months of experience in one of the following: public health, stormwater education, stewardship, or litter campaigns; and developing collaborative relationships.
Hybrid office/home work schedule.
Apply to: MyRWA, 23 Maple St, Arlington, MA 02476. Refer to job code SB24.