Courtesy Boat Inspector Coordinator - Job Description

The Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed (Watershed Friends) was founded in 2001 as a citizen grass−roots effort to assist in the protection of local water quality. Within the 217-square-mile area of the Cobbossee Watershed, there are 28 major lakes and ponds; six of which are currently known to be infested with Aquatic Invasive Plants. Watershed Friends’ conservation programs aim to prevent the spread of, survey for, and manage known Aquatic Invasive Plants within the Cobbossee Watershed.

Watershed Friends’ Courtesy Boat Inspection (CBI) program educates boaters on the need to prevent invasive species from being introduced to our local lakes and ponds, and the responsibility of boaters to inspect, clean, drain, and dry their boats before entering and after leaving a body of water. Ten public boat launches are staffed by paid and volunteer inspectors during times of highest use; usually weekends and holidays. Watershed Friends employs, trains, and manages around 30 staff inspectors each year. The Courtesy Boat Inspection Coordinator is responsible for training, managing, and scheduling the inspectors, as well as processing timesheets and checking and entering data electronically. This paid position fulfills program coordinating needs, such as communicating with staff to provide updates, connecting with local lake associations to assess staffing needs, and visiting inspectors in the field to answer questions and provide aid. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Watershed Friends is seeking a highly organized individual with attention to detail and excellent communication skills for the CBI Coordinator position for the 2025 summer season. Compensation is $18/hour for 35 hours a week