Charles River Watershed Association seeks applicants
for the Rita Barron Fellowship
The Rita Barron Fellowship is named in honor of the Charles River Watershed Association’s (CRWA) second Executive
Director, who worked for fifteen years as a pioneering leader in river and watershed protection. The Fellowship provides
an opportunity for a qualified candidate to work in an exciting and dynamic organization under the direction of some of
the country’s leading watershed scientists. The Fellow will work closely with the science and advocacy staff of CRWA
on a variety of ongoing projects and programs. Tasks include: working with and training volunteers, supervising interns,
conducting field work, data management and analysis, production of maps and graphic presentation materials, research,
writing and editing reports and grants, and making public presentations.
The Fellowship is a one-year, full-time position, and provides a stipend of $30,000 plus benefits for the work period. The
Fellowship provides a short-term work experience in a dynamic non-profit organization and is intended for a well trained
individual entering the field of watershed science and management. The position will provide the right candidate with
valuable real-world experience in water resources management, significant on the job-training and skill building, and
opportunities to work with a variety of other environmental agencies and organizations. Individuals with significant
experience in this field will not be considered for the position. The Fellow is expected to start on June 1, 2011.
Outstanding candidates will be interviewed in January and February, 2011.
The successful candidate will:
*Have a documented interest in the environment.
*Have a Master’s degree in one of the following areas: environmental science, environmental management, water
resources, hydrology, biology, chemistry, civil/environmental/agricultural engineering, or a related field. (In some cases a
Bachelor’s degree along with a few years of relevant experience may substitute for a Master’s degree).
*Be proficient in ArcGIS.
*Have experience working as a volunteer or with volunteers; volunteer management experience is a plus.
*Be able to perform physical tasks in the field under all weather conditions, including lifting at least twenty pounds
without difficulty.
*Have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a car.
*Be able to work periodic early mornings, evenings and weekends and have flexibility to be on-call for water quality
sampling during wet weather events.
Additional qualifications:
Candidates must be self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to work well with others as well as on their own with
minimal supervision. Strong computer, public speaking, research and writing skills are all highly desired. Experience
with environmental field work and data analysis, either paid or volunteer, is a plus. Database management or statistical
analysis experience is also a plus. Candidates will be interviewed and selected based on criteria such as prior experience,
recommendations, academic performance, communication skills, and technical skills.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume by email no later than January 15, 2011 to:
Julie Wood, Watershed Scientist
jwood@crwa.org
For more information about Charles River Watershed Association, visit
CRWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity,
faith, gender, national origin, race, or sexual orientation.
www.charlesriver.org.
