Watercraft Steward

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Full-time Farming / Fishing / Forestry

Posted on May 16, 2024

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Watercraft Steward
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: Mar 03, 2023

Description
Under the supervision of Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges staff, Watercraft Stewards will offer boat inspections and educational materials at public boat launches throughout the Finger Lakes region. Stewards will collect data on inspections and invasive species findings. Watercraft inspections entail visual examination and removal plants and other organic material from boats and trailers and identifying aquatic invasive species. Locations for these positions include public boat launches on Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco and Otisco Lakes, Whitney Point Reservoir, Sodus Bay, and parts of the Erie Canal and Lake Ontario in Rochester, NY.

Essential Responsibilities:

Conduct public education and outreach regarding the significance of New York's aquatic ecosystems and the threat of invasive species spreading at boat launch sites.
Disseminate educational information, press releases, and other materials as requested.
Perform watercraft inspections, collect data from inspections, and enter data electronically.
Participate in FLI-hosted service events such as invasive species pulls, beach cleanups, etc.
Attend tabling and educational events regionally.
Attend weekly meetings with FLI staff at boat launches to discuss progress and data collected.
Attend bi-weekly meetings with FLI staff at HWS for continued training and programmatic updates.
Attend two-to-three-day training conducted by the Finger Lakes Institute and Finger Lakes PRISM staff.

Other Information:

This is a seasonal (summer), non-benefits-eligible position. Position is based at boat launches throughout the Finger Lakes region and requires travel to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The Finger Lakes PRISM is one of eight PRISMs supported via funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund as administered by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Willingness and ability to travel and to work nights and weekends on occasion. Access to reliable transportation required. Employee will be reimbursed at the federally approved rate for work related travel when using personal vehicle This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Experience in environmental education, natural resources management, biology, ecology, environmental studies/science, or a related field are preferred.
Knowledge of aquatic invasive species and general ecology of the Great Lakes and Finger Lakes region preferred.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills; must have the ability to clearly present information and ideas to a diverse audience.
Ability to work independently and responsibly without direct supervision.
Ability to accurately collect data according to established protocol.
Must have access to reliable transportation; must provide own transportation to work sites and meeting locations.
Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion, long hours in the sun, and traveling if necessary.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

If you have a question or need help on uploading your application materials, please contact Interfolio's support team at help@interfolio.com or call 1-877-997-8807 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 6 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday.

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.

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