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Job Summary:
Working with agricultural producers, youth and the general public to educate and promote watershed programming and beneficial management practices
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend local events & festivals to promote the watershed & beneficial management practices
Responsible for invasive species monitoring and tracking activities on the online database
Advertise, plan, and run events such as a kids day at Thomson Lake, Ag producer field days, and school group visits
Write newsletter and newspaper articles about watershed topics
Develop and kick off the yearly Calendar Contest Photo Contest
Assist with Shoreline Naturalization and revegetation projects
Develop relationships with agricultural producers
Report to and take direction from a management committee
Knowledge, Abilities, Experience and Personal Suitability:
Knowledge of agriculture and/or environmental industry
Knowledge of soil, water, & elementary plant identification
Able to problem solve and make decisions to meet goals and expectations
Able to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision
Comfortable to strike up a conversation with anyone and engage their interest
Outgoing and approachable personality, yet able to represent OWWA professionally
Qualifications:
Returning student within the field of Agriculture or Ecology or Environmental studies
Valid class 5 Drivers License
Willing to work a number of Weekends throughout the summer (other time off will be given)
Access to a vehicle and cell phone (mileage and phone compensation)