top of page
< Back

Connecticut Water Quality Monitoring Assistant

Part-time/seasonal position up to 16 hours a week (0.4 FTE)

Start Date: Late-March (preferred), mid-June (required)

End Date: 10/31/2025

Office Location: Middletown CT/ Field work

Health Benefit Eligible: No

Retirement Benefit Eligible: Yes

Supervisor: River Steward, Connecticut

Position classification: Seasonal

Pay Range: $20 /hr

Position Description

Seasonal assistant to the River Steward in Connecticut for the Connecticut River Conservancy water quality monitoring programs taking place in Connecticut. Assistant will coordinate CRC’s participation in Save the Sound’s Unified Water Study (UWS) (https://www.savethesound.org/water-monitoring-ecological-health) from May through October, twice a month at sunrise, and day of week is flexible depending on boat availability. 


Assistant will also coordinate bacteria monitoring program June through August, weekly on Wednesdays. Assistant will work closely with and with direction from the Water Quality Program Manager. Opportunity to assist with community engagement and outreach efforts.


Field work will be in person, other work can be done remotely or at the Middletown office.  Start date is flexible depending on official UWS training dates (late-March to early April). This position requires access to a car and mileage accrued while working will be reimbursed at the IRS rate.


Primary Responsibilities:


The Connecticut Water Quality Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for leading CRC’s participation in UWS. This includes:


  • Coordinating with boat captain and other CRC staff to assist with monitoring

  • Using a sonde multi-probe to sample from boat (training provided)

  • Pre- and post-trip probe calibration (training provided)

  • Preparing samples to be mailed

  • Input and management of field and laboratory data


The Assistant is also responsible for coordinating the bacteria monitoring program which includes:


  • Preparing and providing supplies to volunteers

  • Training volunteers (materials and curriculum provided)

  • Collecting samples (training provided)

  • Picking up samples and transporting to the lab

  • Verifying completeness of field sheets and maintaining chain of custody

  • Assisting with lab analysis (training provided)

  • Input and management of field and laboratory data

Qualifications

CRC is an equal opportunity employer. We understand that many folks who may be impacted by biased hiring standards, such as women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC applicants, may only apply if they meet every requirement listed in a job posting. If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you meet most of the job requirements, we encourage you to apply.


Required Skills: 

  • Comfort being on a boat and working early in the morning

  • Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

  • Experience with basic lab and field procedures

  • Attention to detail and good organizational skills

  • Ability to follow complex written procedures

  • Experience coordinating volunteers or teaching

  • Comfort using email, Microsoft Teams, Excel and web database applications

Location: 

Middletown CT / Fieldwork

Salary and benefits:

$20/hr

Application instructions:

To apply for the position, use the form below and include a resume and cover letter (as one combined PDF). Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and experience make you a good fit for this role.


Deadline to apply:

March 1st, 2025

Overview of the Organization:


The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. CRC has been a steward of the Connecticut River and tributary streams since 1952. Their programs include advocacy, aquatic invasive species management, dam removal, habitat restoration, migratory fish surveys, recreation, trash cleanups, and water quality monitoring. Together through community engagement and education, they’re dedicated to ensuring equitable access and healthy rivers for all. 


Our organizational values are centered around: Inclusion, Collaboration, Resilience, and Stewardship

Apply Now
Upload File

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page