About AWWA – Job Openings

Outreach Coordinator

Overview
The Outreach Coordinator will play a vital role in advancing AWWA’s mission by developing and implementing strategies to promote our programs and initiatives. This role involves creating compelling content, managing social media platforms, and engaging with the community to raise awareness about our water quality programs and conservation efforts. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with a passion for environmental stewardship and a knack for using digital and print media to connect with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Management:

• Develop engaging content for social media, website, e-newsletters, and print materials.
• Write articles, blog posts, and press releases that highlight AWWA’s programs, events, and achievements.
• Utilize content creation software to design visuals, infographics, and promotional materials (e.g. Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress).

Social Media & Digital Outreach:

• Manage social media accounts to foster community engagement and drive program participation.
• Monitor social media trends to optimize content strategies and track engagement.
• Develop digital marketing campaigns to promote events, initiatives, and educational resources.

Community Engagement:

• Represent AWWA at community events, fairs, and meetings to enhance visibility and build partnerships.
• Serve as a point of contact for community members, volunteers, and local organizations, fostering strong relationships and collaboration.

Program Promotion:

• Collaborate with staff to understand and effectively communicate the goals and impacts of our programs.
• Develop targeted outreach strategies to engage the community and encourage participation in AWWA’s initiatives.

Reporting & Evaluation:

• Track outreach activities, including social media metrics, event attendance, and community feedback.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of outreach strategies and adjust tactics based on data and feedback

Compensation
This is a 24 hour per week hourly position starting at $25/hr. This position has an initial contract period of 12 months. Depending on funding opportunities, the position may be extended to three years or more. Benefits include:

• Six (6) days paid vacation with one (1) additional vacation for each year of employment; up to 10 days.
• Five (5) paid sick days.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to AWWA’s Executive Director, Jon Balanoff, by Friday, April 18th, 2025. Submissions and other inquires can be emailed to jbalanoff@awwatersheds.org

Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader 

The AWWA YCC Crew Leader is a key member of the team, working to protect water quality in the lakes and ponds of Wakefield, NH and Acton, ME. Through the installation of erosion control landscape features, the YCC reduces pollution from stormwater runoff and informs homeowners about how stormwater can affect water quality. The projects not only beautify landscapes but are also extremely productive in preventing soil erosion. The Crew Leader is responsible for directing a crew of high school-age crew members through the 8-week season.

Duties include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Overseeing and motivating a staff of youth crew members;

2. Sharing AWWA mission with local landowners and community members;

3. Working with the Program Coordinator and YCC crew to design and install Best Management Practices to reduce pollution caused by erosion and stormwater runoff.

4. Assisting with presentations to community stakeholders to illustrate AWWA accomplishments.

5. BMPs may include: Planting vegetated buffers or rain gardens to catch water and sediment; stabilizing trails, and/or filling them with crushed stone or mulch; installing water bars to redirect runoff; digging infiltration trenches and drywells; and installing infiltration steps.

6. Maintaining careful records of all YCC activities including daily activities and timesheets.

7. Maintaining tools and inventory for YCC projects.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online YCC Crew Leader Application by clicking the button below or HERE

For questions or more information, contact James Shimansky at jshimansky@awwatersheds.org

Apply no later than June 4th!

Youth Conservation Corps Crew Member

AWWA is seeking applicants for our Youth Conservation Corps crew. Check out our Youth Conservation Corps page for general information on our YCC program. 

As a YCC crew member, you will be part of a team working to implement erosion control and water quality improvement measures. An additional and important goal of the YCC is to educate residents of the watersheds about good land management practices that can prevent erosion and pollution. Projects will usually be visible from the water and may attract the interest of neighbors and boaters. Since the crew will be public representatives of the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA) and the YCC, their behavior on the job site should always be helpful and courteous to property owners, members of the public and other crew. We also expect that crewmembers will be enthusiastic supporters of the program and pass on their knowledge to family and friends so this program will grow and multiply in our watershed and beyond. Crew members will be trained and supervised by the Crew Leader and follow their instructions to implement erosion control landscaping projects. The work can be physically demanding as all work is done with hand tools.

Duties include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Planting riparian buffers to catch water and sediment;

2. Stabilizing trails by redirecting them, and/or filling with crushed stone or mulch;

3. Installing water bars to redirect runoff;

4. Digging infiltration trenches and dry wells to collect runoff;

5. Installing infiltration steps to slow water flow and collect sediment;

Education/Skills/Attitudes Required This position requires a person who can interact and work well with others and follow the directions of the crew leader. Must be comfortable with 7 hours of labor a day, and using hand tools such as shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows. Must be comfortable interacting with others and promoting the goals of the YCC. Preference will be given to full or part-time residents of either Acton or Wakefield. All crew members must have transportation to and from our office each work day. The recommended minimum age is 16, although 15 years-old’s may be considered with parental consent.

Working Relationships/Accountability Crew members are employees of the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA). Crew answer directly to the crew leader and to the Program Manager. The Program Manager sets the schedule, work sites, and procedures, and communicates this information to the crew leader, who passes it on to the crew. In case of questions or problems, the first person to contact is the Crew Leader. It is expected that the Crew Leader will check in with the crew members on a regular basis and provide feedback on performance. While crew is directly supervised by the Crew Leader and responsible to the Program Manager, they are ultimately accountable to the AWWA Board of Directors.

How to Apply:

Fill out the Application Form by clicking the button below or HERE 

For questions or more information, contact James Shimansky at jshimansky@awwatersheds.org

Application Deadline: June 4