Post by mikem on Feb 15, 2008 18:18:12 GMT -5
Hello Rvranglr,
I've applied for some of these jobs before in the past and work with these groups on an occasional basis for my current job. I can give you some hints about it.
Watershed coordinators in Ohio are non-profit jobs usually for "friends of ____ Creek" group or something like that. They are mostly grant-funded positions through the Ohio EPA division of Surface Water and ODNR Division of Soil and water conservation. Go to the ODNR site and look the division listed above to find the most info.
Other positions are created and funded by county soil and water conservation districts, and some are funded by city governments.
These positions are mostly full - time. Starting salary is usually about 30-35K or so. Some pay up into the 40's. A bachelor's degree or at least an Associates in something environmental is usually a requirement for these jobs.
As a WC you're basically the front person for a group that is protecting a river, your duties will creating or implementing watershed action plans, fundraising, a lot of planning events, web sites/newsletters, directing comittees, stuff like that. As an advantage you have a lot of ability to positively impact a river in these positions.
The good news if this sounds like you is that these jobs are all over the place. But it's hard work, and I.M.O. due to their relatively fixed salary and limited benefits, turnover is pretty common. There aren't a lot of jobs out there, but the job openings come up on a pretty regular basis.
Best website available is the Ohio Watershed Academy, lots of info. They have a FREE training 2X a year that takes 6 months. Just google Ohio Watershed Academy and you'll be in.
Also, sign up for the Ohio Watershed Network group email on their website,
best of wishes,
mikem
I've applied for some of these jobs before in the past and work with these groups on an occasional basis for my current job. I can give you some hints about it.
Watershed coordinators in Ohio are non-profit jobs usually for "friends of ____ Creek" group or something like that. They are mostly grant-funded positions through the Ohio EPA division of Surface Water and ODNR Division of Soil and water conservation. Go to the ODNR site and look the division listed above to find the most info.
Other positions are created and funded by county soil and water conservation districts, and some are funded by city governments.
These positions are mostly full - time. Starting salary is usually about 30-35K or so. Some pay up into the 40's. A bachelor's degree or at least an Associates in something environmental is usually a requirement for these jobs.
As a WC you're basically the front person for a group that is protecting a river, your duties will creating or implementing watershed action plans, fundraising, a lot of planning events, web sites/newsletters, directing comittees, stuff like that. As an advantage you have a lot of ability to positively impact a river in these positions.
The good news if this sounds like you is that these jobs are all over the place. But it's hard work, and I.M.O. due to their relatively fixed salary and limited benefits, turnover is pretty common. There aren't a lot of jobs out there, but the job openings come up on a pretty regular basis.
Best website available is the Ohio Watershed Academy, lots of info. They have a FREE training 2X a year that takes 6 months. Just google Ohio Watershed Academy and you'll be in.
Also, sign up for the Ohio Watershed Network group email on their website,
best of wishes,
mikem