Stewardship Program Assistant/
Press Assistant
Job Description

The Charles River Conservancy is a non-profit whose mission is the stewardship and renewal of the Charles River Parklands from Boston Harbor to the Watertown Dam. Our projects and programs seek to make the Parklands more active, attractive and accessible, and some of our most important work is accomplished through the Conservancy Volunteers Program.

In the past year, Conservancy Volunteers has grown immensely: in 2006 we held over 80 events and had over 2,500 volunteers roll up their sleeves and work on the banks of the river on projects including shoreline restoration, invasive species removal, trash removal, and park bench painting. We are seeking someone to assist our Stewardship Program Manager in facilitating volunteer events and leading our service learning program, working both in and out of the classroom with school groups. Job responsibilities will involve coordinating volunteer events and environmental education events for schools and businesses as well as related office tasks.

We are a small non-profit, and the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work within the organization on press and publicity for the Charles River Conservancy. Tasks will include the writing and issuing of press releases to local news media, writing our various e-newsletters, editing and aiding in the production of CRC mailings, website maintenance, and publicizing the CRC and its various projects.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position will have experience working with volunteers and school groups in the field of environmental education and experience landscaping. A familiarity with environmental management, public speaking, and mechanized tools would be helpful, as would a familiarity with state and municipal agencies and politics. Additionally, the successful candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with an enthusiastic attitude and an ability to both lead and collaborate. Familiarity with the Charles River Parklands is desirable; commitment to the active use and renewal of the parklands is essential.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A bachelors degree or the equivalent
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration
• Computer skills including but not limited to: MS Office, I-Photo, Filemaker, knowledge of web site maintenance.

The salary for this position ranges between $25,000 and $30,000 depending upon experience. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to crc@thecharles.org or to the following mailing address:

Charles River Conservancy
One Education Street
Cambridge, MA 02141

Additional questions concerning this position may be directed to Jennifer Chu at jyc@thecharles.org.