Assistant Coordinator – Baywatchers Monitoring Program
Temporary – Summer 2025
The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks a seasonal Assistant Coordinator (May–August) to support its Baywatchers Monitoring Program and other watershed monitoring efforts. This role involves fieldwork, lab work, data entry, and volunteer coordination to gather high-quality water data for conservation and restoration efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with water quality monitoring (collecting samples, measuring salinity, dissolved oxygen, etc.).
- Maintain and calibrate monitoring equipment and programmable sensors.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteer Baywatchers (180+ volunteers).
- Manage data entry and quality control for collected samples.
- Support additional watershed projects (stream flow, fish monitoring, salt marsh studies).
- Help with community outreach and education events as needed.
- At least two years of college (preferably in environmental science).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with volunteers.
- Comfortable with fieldwork in various conditions (heat, humidity, water, carrying equipment).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed).
- Familiarity with Buzzards Bay, Excel, and data entry is a plus.
- Must pass a CORI background check and follow safety protocols.
- $18.50 per hour, averaging 40 hours per week.
- Travel reimbursement (IRS mileage rate).
- Low-cost housing may be available at a BBC Reserve property.
- No health insurance or additional benefits.
Send a letter, resume, and three references to: Tony Williams, Director of Monitoring Programs
Buzzards Bay Coalition, 114 Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Email: williams@savebuzzardsbay.org