Company Name: OARS
Location: Concord, MA

Environmental interns will assist in teaching hands-on, waterside workshops to children ages 6-10 years old. The Workshops will be offered in Westborough, Marlborough, Wayland/Sudbury, and Framingham.
Read more about the program.

Qualifications:

High school and/or college students interested in environmental education. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated love for the outdoors and environment, teaching, and working with children. Interns will need to provide their own transportation to and from the OARS office and to the workshop locations. Training will be provided.

Employment Details:

These are part-time paid positions, 12 hr/week on average, for 8-10 weeks from late June through mid-August.

How to Apply:

Email a cover letter and resume to: OARS office by April 29.

Company Name: OARS
Location: Concord, MA

Two Environmental Assessment Assistants will work as a team to map the extent of the invasive water chestnut plant throughout the length of the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers. The assistants will be trained to use hand-held GPS MobileMappers and will work primarily from kayaks on the rivers. The data will be used to plan and assess the effectiveness of water chestnut removal efforts. The assistants will work with office staff to obtain permission from landowners for access to the river as needed. Read more about the program.

Qualifications:

Ability to work with the public in a professional manner; ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team; a valid driver’s license and vehicle that can transport a kayak; experience in canoeing or kayaking in bodies of water during inclement weather (strong wind, rain); and enthusiasm for outdoor work. Past experience in plant identification; knowledge of GPS and GIS; and an interest in botany, wildlife, ecology, or related fields are preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Employment Details:

These are part-time paid positions. Up to 150 hours from June 1- August 15. May include some weekend days.

How to Apply:

Email or send a letter of interest and resume to: OARS office or OARS, 23 Bradford Street, Concord, MA 01742 by April 29. Interviewing will begin before the closing date so applying earlier is strongly recommended.

Company Name: OARS
Location: Concord, MA

Two assistants will work as a team to remove emerging populations of invasive water chestnut throughout the length of the Assabet River. This is a key intervention to prevent the spread of this plant in the watershed. The assistants will be trained to locate, remove and dispose of the plants, and will work primarily on the water from a canoe.

Qualifications:

Ability to work with the public in a professional manner; ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team; a valid driver’s license; experience in canoeing or kayaking during inclement weather (strong wind, rain); and enthusiasm for outdoor work. Past experience in plant identification; map reading; and interest in botany, wildlife, ecology, or related fields, and vehicle that can transport a canoe are preferred. Must be able to lift a canoe overhead and be at least 18 years of age.

Employment Details:

These are part-time paid positions. Up to 150 hours from June 20- August 5. May include some weekend days.

How to Apply:

Email or send a letter of interest and resume to: OARS office or OARS, 23 Bradford Street, Concord, MA 01742 by April 29. Interviewing will begin before the closing date so applying earlier is strongly recommended.

Company Name: City of Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA

The Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified individuals to fill Summer Maintenance positions. The primary functions of this position will be to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and general safety of the grounds and facilities through regular, safe, thorough, and systematic maintenance duties following company policies and procedures.  This position is also responsible for any general maintenance of grounds and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of unskilled labor duties
• Digging holes, trenches and other excavations; shoveling materials and leveling areas
• Cleaning out sewers and catch basins
• Cleaning litter & debris from streets, runways, and parking lots
• Mowing grass using either hand or powered equipment; trimming shrubs & lower parts of trees along sidewalks & highways
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required qualifications and licensures:

• Valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license, Class D
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
• Physical agility, strength and endurance sufficient to perform heavy manual labor under inclement weather conditions, in restricted or confined environments, and in elevated areas
• Ability to handle and operate tools and equipment as required
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Salary: $10.00 per hour

**DEADLINE: Applications accepted until position is filled**

For full job description and to apply, please visit our careers page,

https://CityOfPittsfield.Hyrell.com

Company Name: City of Pittsfield
Location: Pittsfield, MA

The Beach Master assists the Recreation Coordinator in the management and control of supervised bathing areas, and assumes the responsibility for the efficient guarding of all persons using the swimming area. Must be available to work the 4th of July and weekends through the end of August. Salary: $15.00 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must respond to emergencies by taking control of emergency situations and prioritizing response acts.
• Must work effectively with lifeguards and members of the public and respond to inquiries and complaints in a positive and professional manner.
• Responsible for assuring the beach is clean of all aquatic weeds and debris, and raked on a daily basis.
• Responsible for keeping the grounds around the bathhouse facility clean of all debris and assisting in keeping the restrooms, lobby and lifeguard office clean and presentable.
• Responsible for record keeping, including but not limited to: employee and beach use attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to swim efficiently, and have the endurance and ability to carry 50 pounds over sandy beach.
• Must possess Lifeguarding Certificate, including First Aid, and CPR certification. Waterfront Skills Certificate is strongly preferred
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Candidates under the age of 18 must provide Employment Permit (working papers), which may be obtained from the Pittsfield School Administration Building

Applications accepted until position is filled

To apply, please visit the careers page, https://CityOfPittsfield.Hyrell.com