Plant Survey Team Member- 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’ Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program utilizes plant surveys to detect invasive species early and methodically, to better coordinate rapid response and management efforts. The Plant Survey crew works with the Plant Survey Coordinator, Conservation Programs Manager, and Director of Conservation to survey
non−infested and infested waterbodies in the Cobbossee Watershed. This crew of 6 to 8 individuals uses paddle craft to perform daily surveys weather permitting and can expect to start work in June and end in August schedule permitting. Some flexibility is available for the right candidates. On−the−job training is provided.

Watershed Friends is seeking a responsible and team−oriented person to fill the position of Plant Survey crew member at $16.00/hour for approximately 20 to 30 hours/week.