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Description
The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD) is a non-profit, quasi-public organization that functions as a facilitator for meeting the needs of the local land user in the conservation of soil, water and other related natural resources.
NRICD is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of five voting directors and several associate directors. These local individuals provide administrative guidance and focus the actions of the Northern District.
Our Board represents various communities and environmental interests throughout Providence County. There are three appointed and two elected voting directors.
Position Overview:
NRICD has been working with Providence Water for over 20 years developing community outreach and education programs designed to protect and conserve the Scituate Reservoir, a pristine public water supply. Join our team and work on diversified projects with multiple partners and the opportunity to grow.
Geographic area: Primarily Providence County, extending occasionally throughout RI.
Full time days, occasional evenings and Saturdays.
Responsibilities:
- Successful candidate will coordinate and implement programs including writing and creating brochures and speaking publicly about technical information in non-technical forms, easily understood by the public and children.
- The position requires extensive interpersonal skills to maintain and develop new partners.
- Successful candidate will conduct existing and develop new community outreach programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Natural Resources or related field.
- Knowledge and ability in the area of: water quality protection, natural resource conservation, gardening, farming, desk top publishing, grant writing, social media, excellent computer skills, GIS mapping, and directing and motivating volunteers very helpful.
- Some moderately heavy physical work.
- Multi-tasking a must. Use of own vehicle required with mileage reimbursement.
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
To Apply:
Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to Gina DeMarco, District Manager.
~ NRICD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ~