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Outreach Coordinator


The Watch Hill Conservancy is looking to hire an outreach coordinator for the Napatree Point Conservation Area (NTPCA) in Westerly, R.I. This part-time, year-round role will focus on creating meaningful interactions with the public, organizing educational and outreach events, and managing communication across various platforms. It’s a 25-hour a-week position.

Responsibilities: Coordinate and support education programs, field trips, and events designed to engage the community and educate individuals about the flora, fauna, and conservation goals of the NTPCA; assist in planning and executing year-round public outreach events, including weekend programs; collaborate with local schools, universities, and community groups to expand NTPCA’s reach and impact; assist with the creation of reports that summarize the results of the educational/outreach programs; perform beach patrols with Napatree naturalists; engage with visitors on-site to provide information on conservation practices, answer questions, and ensure compliance with area guidelines; conduct visitor and boat counts during events, report visitor engagement metrics, and recommend ways to enhance visitor experience.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public service, natural resource conservation, environmental science, wildlife biology or environmental education, or have equivalent experience or training in tasks identified in the duties of the position; must be able to work weekends; must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with NTPCA visitors, volunteers, and other staff; experience in volunteer management, environmental education, and community outreach; must be able to walk long distances in the sand and over rough terrain; must be able to work in inclement weather and occasional weather-related uncomfortable conditions; experience or qualifications in environmental education and/or interpretation, experience with social media management, a basic understanding of the flora and fauna of Rhode Island are preferred.

Compensation: $25 an hour.

To apply: Send letter of application stating your qualifications for and interest in the position, a current resume that includes relevant work experience and academic training, and three references to [email protected]. Applications submitted by email as PDF attachments are preferred, but hardcopy applications will be accepted. Applications will be considered until March 10. Early applications are strongly encouraged.


Napatree Naturalist

The Watch Hill Conservancy is looking to hire a Napatree naturalist for the Napatree Point Conservation Area (NTPCA) in Westerly, R.I. This is a seasonal, part-time position at 15-20 hours a week. Naturalists must work at least one 5.5-hour weekend shift per week. Additional hours may be available for assisting with special programs and stewardship work.

Responsibilities: Ensure visitors are compliant with posted guidelines for the NTPCA; conduct beach patrols and answer visitor questions about the natural history of Napatree; conduct systematic counts of beach visitors and boats; assist in stewardship activities that require carrying equipment moderate distances; assist, when needed, in scientific data collection; assist, when needed, in delivering education programs, outreach programs, and natural history walks; record and report unusual situations or wildlife sightings, especially those involving protected species; safely operate utility terrain vehicles for land management purposes.

Qualifications: Completed a minimum of 3 years toward a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or training in tasks identified in the duties of the position; must be able to walk long distances in the sand and over rough terrain; must be able to work in inclement weather and occasional weather-related uncomfortable conditions; must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with visitors, volunteers, and other staff; bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field relevant to public service, natural resource conservation, environmental science, wildlife biology, or environmental education and a basic understanding of the flora and fauna of Rhode Island preferred.

Compensation: $22.50 an hour.

To apply: Send letter of application stating your qualifications for and interest in the position, a current resume that includes relevant work experience and academic training, and three references to [email protected]. Applications submitted by email as PDF attachments are preferred, but hardcopy applications will be accepted. Applications will be considered until March 10. Early applications are strongly encouraged.


Project Manager

Aquidneck Community Table, a community-based nonprofit committed to building a resilient and equitable food system in Newport County, is seeking a motivated project manager to lead program development and stakeholder relations. This grant-funded position will oversee ACT’s scope of work under the $18.7 million “From Food Waste to Opportunity” project, which aims to markedly reduce food waste. The project manager will work closely with the Rhode Island Food Policy Council and other grant partners to ensure overall project success.

Responsibilities: This position will be hosted at ACT and will report to the program director. The project manager will work in close collaboration with other ACT staff members, volunteers, school administrators, students, and teachers, and project partners across the state. Tasks will include coordinating and tracking grant goals; managing the RFP process to secure a food scrap hauler; expanding current garden and food scrap sorting programs at Pell Elementary School; marketing and communications; networking and building relationships with community members, schools, and project partners; and collaborating with schools and partners to develop programming at new schools in the Newport and Middletown school districts.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will be experienced in community organizing, including outreach in communities of concentrated disadvantage; experienced in teaching and leading students in grades K through 12; confident in communicating the connections between composting, growing food, sustainable food systems, and empowered communities; an organized and self-motivated individual adept at careful record-keeping and timely reporting; an accountable and reliable teammate, someone who can be relied on to manage multiple deadlines, complete activities on time, and ensure that all appropriate staff are kept up to date on a regular basis; and an excellent communicator with interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Compensation: $50,000 annual salary.

How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter to Rose Jones at [email protected].


Summer Environmental Educator

The Westport River Watershed Alliance, which includes the municipalities of Westport, Dartmouth, Fall River, and Freetown in Massachusetts and Tiverton and Little Compton in Rhode Island, is seeking two individuals with a passion for teaching and natural sciences to serve as environmental educators for summer 2025.

Responsibilities: Assist education staff with school programs and field studies; plan and lead weekly lessons and activities for Summer Watershed Discovery Program with help from co-teacher and WRWA education staff; help maintain, clean, and put away science and exploration equipment used during programs; represent the organization while helping with crafts at the annual River Day celebration; help maintain marine aquariums in the River Center; attend weekly education meetings every Friday; assist with general administrative tasks and other projects as they arise; other responsibilities may including helping with water quality monitoring, weeding and watering pollinator gardens, running birthday parties or private programs, or assisting with other facets of day-to-day operations.

Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old; be excited to share your passion for nature with children through games, activities, and adventure programs; be confident leading groups of children in the outdoors near water environments; experience working with children of various ages; basic knowledge of the natural sciences and or/marine ecology or familiarity with marine/coastal organisms in Massachusetts; have a positive attitude and can-do spirit; are responsible and understand the importance of safety in the outdoors; have a current driver’s license; are able to commit for entire schedule from June 2 through Aug. 15. Preference will be given to candidates who are enrolled in college courses or who have graduated and are pursuing careers in natural science, environmental education or other teaching fields. Candidates who have a demonstrated interest and personal experience with outdoor activities are also welcome to apply. First Aid/CPR certification at a minimum (we provide training and/or reimbursement), lifeguard certification a plus.

Compensation: $15 to $18 an hour.

How to apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and three academic or professional references to Kim Botelho, education director, at [email protected]. Deadline to apply is March 15.


Project Coordination and Implementation Fellow

The Aquidneck Island Land Trust and NOAA are seeking a project coordination and implementation fellow for the NOAA Coastal Resilience Fellowship Program, supporting the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC) projects.

Responsibilities: The fellow will focus on project implementation, specifically with municipalities and local partners. The position will include: assisting to liaise with project partners and across municipal staff and departments; assisting with and attending relevant working group meetings; assisting with keeping projects moving forward and on time; working with staff on grant administration and reporting; assisting with community engagement efforts of priority projects listed above to keep the public involved and up-to-date; assisting with hosting workshops and outreach events or creating materials for posting on the website, social media, or in e-newsletters; ensuring materials are easily accessible to and reaching environmental justice communities, including doing specific outreach, attending local events, etc.; attending relevant local municipal commission meetings; and finding future funding opportunities for high-priority municipal projects.

Qualifications: Minimum education: college degree; subject matter expertise in climate or environmental science, project management, engineering, community development, policy, sustainability, resilience, social or environmental justice, or urban planning; skills should include strong project management, written and oral communication, and organizational skills; ability to work and collaborate with diverse partners, including community groups, organizations, businesses, and municipal and naval staff; willingness to learn; attention to detail; and experience with Microsoft 365 products, apps, and services.
Local or regional knowledge or connection to Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island, or the New England region is desired.

Compensation: Annual salary of $48,363.

How to apply: Click here.


Climate Resilience Action Plan Engagement Fellow

The Aquidneck Island Land Trust and NOAA are seeking a fellow for the NOAA Coastal Resilience Fellowship Program, supporting the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge projects. The fellow will support the project Growing Regional Resilience Coordination on Aquidneck Island.

Responsibilities: Assisting with the organization of working group meetings, which includes scheduling to find appropriate times with working group members; securing locations for virtual and in-person meetings; sending meeting invitations; drafting agendas; helping with meeting set up and breakdown as needed for in-person meetings; note-taking during meetings; and sending meeting followup emails with notes and action items. Assisting with content creation, including blogs, updates for the website and e-newsletter, social media posts, and making maps (if skilled in GIS) to be used as an educational communication tool that complements written materials. Researching and continuing to learn from other regional resilience efforts, developing case studies on best practices for communication, public education, and community engagement. Ensuring materials are easily accessible to and reaching environmental justice communities, including doing specific outreach and engagement, attending local events, etc.; and attending relevant local municipal commission meetings.

Qualifications: Minimum education: college degree; subject matter expertise in climate or environmental science, communications, community development, policy, sustainability, resilience, social or environmental justice, GIS, urban planning, or landscape architecture. Skills should include strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and strengthen relationships with diverse partners including community members and groups, organizations, businesses, and municipal staff; robust organizational skills; attention to detail; familiarity with issues relating to climate resilience; experience with Microsoft 365 products, apps, and services; and familiarity with graphic design programs or software; local or regional knowledge or connection to Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island, or the New England region; and the ability to speak Spanish (preferred).

Compensation: Annual salary of $48,363.

How to apply: Click here.


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