Miami Waterkeeper (MWK) is an award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Biscayne Bay and the surrounding watershed. Launched in 2010, MWK has become a leading advocate for clean water, inspiring a movement of empowered citizens dedicated to protecting South Florida’s waterways by advocating for resilient solutions grounded in science, rooted in nature, and driven by community. Addressing issues on multiple fronts, we use community outreach, scientific research, and civic and legal action to advance our mission. Miami Waterkeeper is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. We are a small and hard-working team that is mission-driven and passionate about our environment and our community.

Miami Waterkeeper is seeking a dynamic graduate or undergraduate student who is passionate about our mission and desires to support our clean water goals. The Part-Time Field Technician will coordinate with the Water Quality Research Manager to ensure that water quality samples in Miami-Dade and Broward County are collected, processed, and analyzed weekly according to the laboratory schedule and protocols. The Part-Time Field Technician works with our field technicians and interns to collect samples in the field, and process, and analyze samples in the laboratory. The Part-Time Field Technician also assists the Science Research Manager to ensure that the schedule for sample collection at all sites is accurate and up to date; that laboratory equipment is maintained and that laboratory and field sampling supplies are reordered as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects samples, both routine and opportunistic, at specific sites across Miami-Dade County and Broward County as part of weekly water monitoring; processes samples in a laboratory on Virginia Key
• Uses YSI EXO1 multiparameter sonde to collect environmental data.
• Records data in the field and laboratory: adheres to data management protocols
• Processes and analyzes bacteriological samples in the laboratory using IDEXX testing systems
• Coordinates with Science & Research Manager, field technicians, and staff to ensure sample collection, processing, and analysis are performed according to schedule
• Driver’s license required
• Must have a vehicle in order to access water quality sampling sites
• Works 5-10 hours/week
• Completes water quality training program
• Abides by water quality program procedures and processes
• Can be an undergraduate or graduate student, preferably with an interest in water quality monitoring and research

Desired Qualifications (not required)

• Available Tuesdays and Thursdays for water quality monitoring in the City of Fort Lauderdale
• Prior field sampling, laboratory experience, and experience with multiparameter datasondes

Salary Range

• $18/hour

Job Type: Part-time

Location: Miami-Dade County and Broward County

Reports to: Science & Research Manager

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter here. The application deadline is May 31st.

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Miami Waterkeeper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly value diversity, equity, and inclusion both in our organization and in our community.