Organization: Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)

About this position:

Description: 

The Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE) is seeking candidates to help conduct environmental education programs. FORE is the non-profit partner of ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission). The primary focus of the position will be to lead and co-lead education programs. Programs pertain to environmental and biological topics such as macroinvertebrates, water quality, stream assessments, fish ecology, and plankton. Environmental Educators work in direct partnership with other educators and under supervision of ORSANCO’s Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Previous environmental education experience and environmental science or biological education preferred.

Hours vary in frequency based on the type and number of programs scheduled, which has seasonal flux. Educators are hired throughout the year as needed.

Requirements:

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.

Salary:

$13-$15

How to apply:

Submit a letter and resume (and references if desired) to Nick Callahan, Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Hamilton County R3source

There are two open positions for two different companies listed below.

About this position:

The Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention (P2) Internship Program is a summer internship program that pairs student interns with companies in Hamilton, Butler, and Clermont counties seeking new and innovative approaches to environmental efficiency and conservation. Currently, we are seeking intern applicants for our 2023 host company in Hamilton County, the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub.

About the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub:

The goal of the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub (CRRH) is to help mitigate the effects of climate change by increasing recycling, reuse, and landfill diversion rates in the greater Cincinnati area. CCRH reduces the amount of waste going to landfills through their one-stop drop-off location where they accept a lot of items and materials that are recyclable and reusable, even those that are not permitted in traditional recycling bins. The one-stop model is unique in that it saves time, effort, and gas for donors, and it allows for more items to be recycled or reused than the current waste/recycling/reuse infrastructure for the Greater Cincinnati Area does.

Intern Responsibilities:

The intern will be given responsibilities that assist his/her/their learning and experience in implementing pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives including:

• Attend a two-day pollution prevention training, prior to the start of site-specific project work Communicate the mission and pollution prevention efforts of the CRRH via posts, video, and stories on social media
• Create sustainability dashboards to track and interpret waste diversion benefits Establish and maintain relationships with CRRH partners (governments, non-profits, public interest groups, etc.)
• Research grant opportunities and present findings to CRRH board members Administer surveys to understand demographics of those served by the CRRH and provide recommendations for how to improve environmental justice issues

Qualifications:

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with at least two years of undergraduate education completed
• Desired majors include: Business and Communication Majors, Environmental Science and Studies Majors, and Environmental Health and Safety Majors
• Must have valid driver’s license issued
• Commit to working full-time for 12 weeks from May until August
• Provide own housing and transportation

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of and passion for sustainability and waste reduction
• Project management experience
• Proficient in social media and other written and verbal communications

A Pollution Prevention Collaboration among Hamilton County, Butler County, and Clermont County Recycling and Solid Waste Districts and Ohio EPA

Compensation and Hours:

• $15/hr
• 35 hrs/week
• Hours may be flexible but typically will be 9 AM-5 PM, with an hour lunch
• Possibility to work an occasional night or weekend
• Partial on-site work, partial remote work

Application Instructions:

• Apply online here or email christin.badinghaus@hamilton-co.org for more information By applying to this posting, you may also be considered for our other 2023 host companies; you are not guaranteed to work with CRRH but your preferences will be considered

More information can be found here.

About Milacron: 

Milacron, an operating company of Hillenbrand, is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry. Milacron’s goal is to deliver highly customized equipment, components, and service to their customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is looking for an intern to create and implement a recycling and waste reduction plan for their four North America sites. See the full internship description here.

Intern Responsibilities:

The intern will be given responsibilities that assist his/her/their learning and experience in implementing pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives including:

• Attend a two-day pollution prevention training, prior to the start of site-specific project work Communicate the mission and pollution prevention efforts of the CRRH via posts, video, and stories on social media
• Create and implement a waste reduction plan for Milacron’s North American branches
• Track waste related metrics and assist with managing an ISO 14001 waste program (ISO 14001 training will be conducted by Milacron)

Qualifications:

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with at least two years of undergraduate education completed
• Desired majors include: Environmental Health and Safety Majors, Environmental Science and Studies Majors, Environmental Engineering Majors
• Must have valid driver’s license issued
• Commit to working full-time for 12 weeks from May until August
• Provide own housing and transportation
• Drug screen and background check required
• Must be able to reach, grasp, handle, bend, kneel, sit, climb, and stoop
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 20 lbs.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of and passion for sustainability and waste reduction
• Project management experience
• An interest in managing compliance of environmental regulations, policies, and procedures
• A working knowledge of environmental, health, and sustainability principles

A Pollution Prevention Collaboration among Hamilton County, Butler County, and Clermont County Recycling and Solid Waste Districts and Ohio EPA

Compensation and Hours:

• $17/hr
• 35-40 hrs/week
• Work will mainly be conducted at the Batavia branch with opportunity to travel to Mt. Orab branch

Application Instructions:

Apply online here or email christin.badinghaus@hamilton-co.org for more information By applying to this posting, you may also be considered for our other 2023 host companies; you are not guaranteed to work with Milacron but your preferences will be considered

More information can be found here.

Organization: Gorman Heritage Farm

About this position:

Hours: Part-time, 20-25 hours/week, Tuesday - Friday
Compensation: $15/hour
Responsible to: Director of Education and Field Trip Coordinator
Contact: Krystal Gallagher, Director of Education, education@gormanfarm.org

Purpose:

As a Farm Educator you will have the opportunity to support the mission of Gorman Heritage Farm by implementing high-quality educational and interpretive programs about farms, food, history, sustainability and the environment. Working in collaboration with staff and volunteers, you will help develop a community that better understands where food comes from and how it can be grown sustainably. Join a team of dedicated, passionate individuals who are leading the way in farm-based education for our region.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement farm-based education programs for groups of 8-12 people, including children.
• Safely lead participants in on-site educational interactions with animals and gardens.
• Implement Farm-to-Classroom programs that take education materials and animals off-site to schools and community centers.
• Prepare, create, organize, set-up and break-down education materials.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with Education Volunteers by offering teaching tips, support and setting a positive example.
• Support Field Trip Coordinator in volunteer recruitment and training.
• Support Field Trip Coordinator in program evaluation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in daily care of education chickens and rabbits, compost, garden prep, maintenance, harvesting, farmyard work as needed.
• Lead weekend, summer and Scout programs as schedule allows.
• Participate in set-up, break-down, and staffing of GHF fundraising events (including but not limited to Row by Row Dinner late August and Sunflower Festival, first weekend in October).
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the following physical activities: walking uphill, climbing, bending, lifting, standing, sitting, reaching, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in sun, wind and rain.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years in related position, such as working with children, outdoor education or interpretation.
• Strong oral communication skills. Proficient in group management and the ability to teach.
• Collaborative leadership style: positive attitude, team player, flexible, willingness to work in a non-profit setting with a small staff. Enthusiasm is desired.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Krystal Gallagher, Director of Education: education@gormanfarm.org

More information can be found here.

Organization: Red Bike

About this position:

JOB TITLE: Outreach and Education Assistant
JOB TYPE: Part-Time
COMPENSATION: $17/hour, maximum 28 hours/week
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 20, 2023
REQUIREMENTS: Must be a licensed driver

Please submit a resume and brief introductory email to support@cincyredbike.org.

Red Bike is Cincinnati’s non-profit station-based bike share system. We are a small, local team connecting people to places and each other by providing a low-cost, green transportation option. We partner with communities to improve lives through bikes. We’re working toward a more just and joyful transportation network by changing how people move.

We’re looking for a thoughtful and outgoing individual to join our team. Working in tandem with the Engagement Manager, the O&E Assistant will help us continue to prioritize people, opportunity, and joy throughout Red Bike’s engagement initiatives. The O&E Assistant position supports our efforts to deepen our relationship within the growing number of neighborhoods we serve by emphasizing Red Bike awareness, access, and use.

BIPOC and multilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Red Bike is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General knowledge of Red Bike system, equipment, software, how-to, offerings, and programs (provided)
• Attend and present in community and partner meetings, as well as Red Bike membership classes
• Assist with member enrollment at community events
• Assist with organizing and promoting community bike rides and station launch events
• Participate in and lead community bike rides
• Assist with developing and implementing new programming for Art Bikes, Community Bike Routes, Bike Safety & Ride Leader Training, business and bulk pass programs
• Assist with Outreach Ambassador recruitment, scheduling, and coordination
• Assist with user data collection, evaluation, and reporting
• Assist with writing and sharing stories about Red Bike, locally and nationally
• Assist with development of toolkits and playbooks for programs and ambassadors
• Potential opportunity for professional development through conference attendance and travel

The O&E Assistant reports to the Engagement Manager. Together they will determine a schedule, anticipating 3-4 shifts a week, in the office and in the field at community meetings and events. Shifts in the field will occasionally take place in the evening or on the weekend. Training on the bikeshare system and software will be provided.

Position Competencies:

• Must have valid driver’s license
• Community organizing experience, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Team oriented, yet self-motivated and capable of completing tasks independently
• Strong communicator, able to take direction, and set and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of general office computer software; design skills preferred
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and ideation encouraged
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Willingness and ability to work some evenings, weekends, and in various weather conditions
• Support for bicycling and bikeshare; comfortable riding a Red Bike in city traffic

BIPOC and multilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply

More information and application can be found here.

Organization: La Soupe

About this position:

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Payroll type: salary (exempt)
Days/hours work: Full time, Monday-Friday (8:00-4:00 PM), flexible
Desired timing of hire: Immediate
Posting date: Dec 19, 2022

About La Soupe:

Founded in 2015 by Chef Suzy DeYoung, La Soupe is a nonprofit with a mission to reduce food waste and food insecurity across the Greater Cincinnati Region. La Soupe's chefs and volunteers use rescued food to create delicious, healthy meals to share with partner agencies who distribute those meals to clients facing food insecurity. La Soupe's culinary education classes address the root causes of food insecurity by creating ways for people to access the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make nutritious meals. La Soupe's Nourish program provides soups and nutritional interventions for heart health and diabetes to Share Partners, who offer wraparound health services for vulnerable communities. With the support of dedicated volunteers, La Soupe has rescued over 4 million pounds of food and shared over 2.5 million restaurant-quality servings since its inception.

Overview:

The Development Director is responsible for the creation and/or refinement, implementation, tracking and managing of a strategic plan to ensure the continued growth of operating support and special project funding annually.

Duties include overseeing and managing all aspects of:

• Fundraising efforts, including the annual campaign
• Building strong and successful relationships
• Maintaining ongoing communications with donors, volunteers, community organizations, corporations, and foundations
• Establishing and maintaining a strong donor acknowledgement program and donor tracking using the donor management database system
• Planning and hosting an annual large-scale fundraising event
• Grant writing and reporting
• Staffing strategy for development office (no additional staff exist yet)

Financial

• Develop and manage the annual development budget to meet the fundraising target set by the board. All events that are included in the Development Budget will have a corresponding line in the Forecasted Revenue. Monthly summaries are prepared including agreed upon metrics, discussions of milestones achieved, any concerns and any mitigating actions that are underway or being considered to ensure annually agreed Goals and Objectives are reached.
• Develop and manage the Forecasted Revenue. The Forecasted Revenue will show a line item for all projected donations and grants over $1000 and the anticipated month of receipt. Monthly summaries are prepared discussing the achievements, concerns and mitigating actions as required.

Fundraising

• Develop, optimize and manage a strategy to meet the 3 years forecast for revenue from donations and grants. Areas that have historically been part of our fundraising plan are:
• The annual fundraising campaign that includes both direct mail and digital outreach
• Optimizing awareness through various social media outlets
• Creation of special campaign appeals
• A Major Gifts Program building on the donor base from the capital campaign and the annual donors. Identifying, qualifying, soliciting, closing and stewarding major gifts with a focus on high net-worth individuals
• Creating strategic requests and reports for donors by working with stakeholders to integrate the overall department goals and plans.
• Growing the Grants Program through the identification of new prospects, cultivation of present grantors, and submitting well-written grant requests and reports.
• Collaborate with the department managers, directors, communications director, and chief operating officer to establish and represent goals for outright and planned giving

Professional Skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years direct experience in leadership roles in Development.
• Experienced team player and team leader.
• Demonstrates progressive experience and responsibility in raising awareness and support through cultivation and stewardship of La Soupe’s supporters
• Offers a strong, successful history in non-profit fundraising and development, grant writing, donor relations and Board interaction.
• Possesses outstanding communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to build strategic plans for fundraising through the Moves Management process
• Organized, self-starter who is flexible, responds quickly, and thinks strategically.
• Knowledge of the Greater Cincinnati Community

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays, Free Lunch
• Access to company sponsored healthcare
• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Get to work with best crew in the city while helping communities

Equal opportunity: La Soupe, Inc. values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member matters. All qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Send resume and cover letter to: Emmy Schroder, Chief operating Officer, at emmy@lasoupe.org

More information can be found here.

Organization: Warren County Park District

About this position:

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hr

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualifications and Duties:

Golf Course / Grounds Mechanic. WCPD is accepting applications for a Full-time Golf Course / Grounds Mechanic. This position requires the applicant to have a background in golf course mechanical skills for golf course fixtures and equipment. This person will take on an active role in performing various grounds maintenance tasks for the park venues, operating a variety of park equipment and performing small engine and equipment repair duties on demand.

Performs maintenance and repair on all assigned vehicles and equipment operated by the Park District (e.g., performs minor diesel engine servicing; tunes engines; rebuilds and services transmissions; rebuilds and replaces hydraulic systems and brake and exhaust systems; changes oil and other fluids; replaces head lights, signal lights, wiring, and tires; etc.) and operates test equipment to locate mechanical problems. This individual may assist existing park maintenance personnel.

Assists in modifying vehicles and equipment as directed (e.g., affixes snowplows and welding, plumbing, electrical etc.); replaces and sharpens blades on mowers, bushhogs and cleans and maintains garage.

The applicant must represent the park district in a positive and professional manner, consistently adhere to park district policies, including dress code, and work well with others. This position reports to the Park Director.

Posting Period:

This notice is being posted for a period of not less that seven (7) consecutive calendar days beginning February 18, 2022.

This position is subject to a post-offer drug screen and background check (BCI). Warren County Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

More information can be found here.

Organization: Warren County Park District

About this position:

General Information:

The Warren County, Ohio, Park District (WCPD) is seeking a forward-thinking,
strategic leader to serve in the newly-created position of Chief Executive Officer
(CEO). The CEO must be a proven, collaborative team-builder, able to combine vision,
problem-solving and innovation in the oversight of the growing WCPD.
Under the direction of the WCPD’s three-member Board of Commissioners (Park
Board), and with assistance and support of the WCPD’s Chief Operations Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, the CEO will oversee a budget of approximately $2 million and
manage, supervise, and direct a team of 9 full-time and 50 part-time/seasonal
employees.

WCPD Background:

The WCPD is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio created in 1970 under Ohio
Revised Code Chapter 1545. Governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners,
the WCPD is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all county (but not
municipal or township) parks located within Warren County, Ohio.
The WCPD serves Warren County’s 246,000 residents through over 1,700 acres of
parkland, consisting of 15 active parks and 4 passive park properties. Park offerings
include a splash pad, skate park, challenge course, 18-hole golf course, outdoor
amphitheater, fishing and boating lakes, softball complex, tennis and basketball
courts, outdoor sports fields, group shelters, and trail system.

CEO Core Competencies:

The CEO will:

• Oversee the WCPD’s strategic vision
• Create short- and long-term, strategic plans
• Create complete business plans to attain goals and objectives
• Develop and implement strategies to promote the WCPD’s mission
• Provide leadership to advance Park District-wide initiatives
• Lead decisions to drive WCPD growth (including improved financial development and growth)
• Collaborate with the WCPD Board of Commissioners (Park Board) and leadership team to implement strategic plans for overall development and management of relationships with new and existing key stakeholders
• Further the financial stability and growth of the WCPD by creating financial development plans and working to develop public and private funding sources from grants and foundations to long-term corporate, organizational and individual donor development
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with local, regional, state, and national officials and other agencies or organizations concerning parks and recreation
• Work to improve WCPD’s public relations and marketing

Interested candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven track record and skills sets for:

• Strategic planning and development
• Excellent understanding of finance-related performance standards
• Developing and executing financial strategies relevant to Ohio park districts, including work with local government funds, real estate tax revenues, and tax levy laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Demonstrated knowledge of park district best practices
• Organization and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Building collaborative relationships with board members, community and business leaders and community organizations
• Identifying, applying for, and obtaining grants
• Ability to work multiple, complex programs and tasks independently with success
• Ability to make decisions in sometimes ambiguous situations
• Ability to delegate tasks to subordinates
• Knowledge and understanding of public bid law, requirements and bid process Candidates should be able to continuously demonstrate a friendly and cooperative attitude, personal demeanor, interpersonal skills and judgment to create trust, deliver results, and influence a positive culture.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field required. Masters preferred.
• Preference will be given to individuals with 10 years’ experience in an upper-level management position, preferably in parks and recreation, municipal government or not-for-profit
• Preference will also be given to individuals with Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certifications

Salary and Benefits:

Base salary of at least $90,000, with actual salary to-be-negotiated commensurate
with candidate’s education and experience. Additionally, WCPD offers a
comprehensive benefit plan and includes a generous contribution to medical, dental,
life insurance and a defined public employee retirement plan; optional Health Savings
Account (HSA); car and phone allowances; and paid vacation, personal leave, and
holiday time.

To Apply or For More Info:

Ben Yoder, President
WCPD Board of Commissioner
(513) 207-1752
byoder@bricker.com

More information can be found here.

Organization: Groundwork Ohio River Valley

About this position:

Groundwork Ohio River Valley (Groundwork) is an environmental and social justice nonprofit focusing on youth, environmental education, water science, transformation of vacant properties, planting trees and edible gardens, building trails, revitalizing neighborhoods, providing a Green Jobs site and workforce development, and participatory planning processes for the public. Groundwork is part of the National Park Service & the U.S. EPA in 20 cities nation-wide.

Groundwork is seeking highly motivated candidates for ‘Youth Leader’ positions with the Green Team workforce development program. The Green Team program employs youth 14-18 years old to complete community-based environmental initiatives while training the youth in soft skills, environmental science, outdoor recreation, and environmental careers. The Assistant Youth Leader will help the Youth Leader in ensuring the safety, development, education of youth participants, as well as the successful completion of projects.

Requirements:

• Highly motivated, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Ability to set and execute work goals in an unstructured environment
• Flexible and positive attitude with the ability to work in a variety of settings 
• Ability to work outside in all season or in an office setting periodically
• Active Driver’s License

Desired Abilities/Skills:

• Natural Resource Management/Restoration experience: trail building, invasive species management, tree planting, naturalist skills, construction skills.
• Drivers License
• Community development/engagement work or shared life experience with youth employees

Benefits/Schedule:

• Program runs: Monday – Friday, 2pm - 6pm
• 12 -15 hrs/week in the afternoon and evenings
• Occasional work on weekends or special events
• $15.00/hr
• Networking with local and national entities focused on Environmental and Social Justice

Green Team projects include:

• Greenhouse management & installations
• Community garden management
• Tree plantings
• Trail building and maintenance
• Working on a school farm
• Ecological restoration
• Invasive species control

Duties include:

• Communicating with the Youth Leader for program support to prepare materials, communicate with members, and overall support.
• Working on the same tasks as the youth when not guiding them.
• Ensuring that youth are using tools safely and watching out for environmental hazards.
• Ensuring that youth are treating each other with respect and behaving professionally.
• Monitoring the fatigue, hydration, and exhaustion levels in youth.
• Keeping youth focused and on task.
• Taking pictures and videos of the workday for communications and promotional purposes.

Local residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Groundwork is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity. Groundwork does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. People of Color and those with other marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and a resume or CV to Luis at laguilar@groundworkorv.org

Application deadline: 2/17/23

More information can be found here.

Organization: Groundwork Ohio River Valley

About this position:

Groundwork Ohio River Valley (Groundwork) is an environmental and social justice nonprofit focusing on youth, environmental education, water science, transformation of vacant properties, planting trees and edible gardens, building trails, revitalizing neighborhoods, providing a Green Jobs site and workforce development, and participatory planning processes for the public. Groundwork is part of the National Park Service & the U.S. EPA in 20 cities nation-wide.

Groundwork is seeking highly motivated candidates for ‘Youth Leader’ positions with the Green Team workforce development program. The Green Team program employs youth 14-18 years old to complete community-based environmental initiatives while training the youth in soft skills, environmental science, outdoor recreation, and environmental careers. The primary role of the Youth Leader is to lead and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Green Team.

Requirements:

• Highly motivated, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Ability to set and execute work goals in an unstructured environment 
• Flexible and positive attitude with the ability to work in a variety of settings
• Ability to work outside in all season or in an office setting periodically
• Active Driver’s License

Desired Abilities/Skills:

• Natural Resource Management/Restoration experience: trail building, invasive species management, tree planting, naturalist skills, construction skills.
• Drivers License
• Community development/engagement work or shared life experience with youth employees

Benefits/Schedule:

• Program runs: Monday – Friday, 2pm - 6pm
• 14 - 18 hrs/week in the afternoon and evenings
• Occasional work on weekends or special events
• $17.00/hr
• Networking with local and national entities focused on Environmental and Social Justice

Responsibilities:

• Jobsite readiness of the Green Team.
• Ensuring the team has all tools and equipment for the project establishing and enforcing both jobsite safety protocols.
• Ensuring that Green Team employees are equipped with and properly using all necessary PPE to work safely.
• Training Green Team youth jobsite safety protocols, soft skills, and how to use hand tools.
• Teaching youth how the work they are doing contributes to a healthier community and ecosystem.
• Work with the Program Manager to schedule and supervise all projects.
• Supervising the jobsite and monitoring project progress.
• Ensuring that youth are completing timesheets, organizing timesheets, and submitting youth hours biweekly.

Local residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Groundwork is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity. Groundwork does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. People of Color and those with other marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and a resume or CV to Luis at laguilar@groundworkorv.org

Application deadline: 2/17/22

More information can be found here.

Organization: Mill Creek Alliance

About this position:

The Company:

Mill Creek Alliance (MCA) is a nonprofit with a long history of restoration and education in the Mill Creek Watershed in Southwest Ohio. We champion the Mill Creek resurgence through restoration, education, and recreation programs.

Position Summary:

Be part of a challenging and exciting program that engages the community in the MCA Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) Program. The Lab Leader works on the second Saturday & Sunday of every month March through November at the Butler County Upper Mill Creek Water Reclamation Center helping to run the volunteer citizen monitoring program.

Work Locations:

1223 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 (Office) & 6055 Centre Park Dr, West Chester Township, Ohio 45069 (Lab)

Specific Duties Include:

• Attend training to learn both the laboratory procedures and sampling procedures
• Conduct water quality tests using spectrophotometers, electrodes, and other high-end lab and field equipment
• Assist setting up and running the lab; work as a lab analyst/lab leader in the MCA WQM Lab
• Assure adherence to Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Quality Assurance Quality Control measures (QA/QC) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS); Apply regressions to adjust data based on standards
• Train participants in use of Collector App/Field Maps, I-Naturalist App, and field equipment
• Help with MCA Sample Teams collect water samples on the morning of MCA WQM Event
• Enter data in online platforms such as ArcGIS, StreamBank, and EBIZ
• Other duties may include assistance with MCA Restoration, Education, Outreach, Recreation Programs & Events

Scope & Responsibilities:

The Lab Leader works on the 2nd weekend of the month, March through November, 6-10 hours (Friday 2 hr setup, Saturday 6 hr event, and Sunday 2 hr data collection). On other weeks the Lab leader may work 4-8 hrs (flexible hours, office or remote). Our business hours are M-F 8:30-4:30 with occasional evening and weekend activities.

UC students who accept a Service-Learning Co-op position are required to take COOP 1000. Training Provided Interns will have the opportunity to receive Ohio EPA Qualified Data Collector (QDC) Level 2 Chemistry training. Successful completion of this course can be used to obtain QDC Status in Ohio EPA’s Credible Data Program.

Qualifications of Ideal Candidate We are seeking candidates who are eager to become the next generation of environmental stewards. Qualified candidates are learners who are eager to get involved and be a part of the solution. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in chemistry, biology, GIS/ mapping, Environmental Education, and/or Data Management.

Compensation:

$12.50/hr.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of at least 3 references (2 academic/professional and 1 personal) to Mill Creek Alliance, c/o Audrae Roberts, aroberts@themillcreekalliance.org.

More information can be found here.