Water Quality Program Coordinator

Utah State University
$17.50 / hr
United States, Utah, Kaysville
Jan 07, 2025
Water Quality Program Coordinator Requisition ID: 2024-8246 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Kaysville Category: Other Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: College of Agriculture & Applied Sc Department: Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Advertised Salary: $17.50 per hour Overview The responsibilities of the coordinator are expected to evolve over time as the programs develop and department or stakeholder needs evolve, but initial responsibilities include managing the Utah Water Watch program and Utah Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Squad with approximately 100 volunteers monitoring water quality throughout the State, and assist in managing the Pack It Out Utah and Gotta Go initiatives. This position will be housed at Wetland Discovery Point in Kaysville, UT with occasional travel throughout Utah. This position reports directly to the Water Quality Extension faculty housed in Kaysville. Responsibilities The primary role will be to coordinate Utah Water Watch (UWW) and the Utah Harmful Algal Bloom Squad including: Recruit volunteers from across the state; network with individuals and organizations to create relationships that help connect and locate potential volunteers. Educate/train volunteers about watershed science, the public science programs, and how to use appropriate equipment to conduct monitoring. Maintain database and volunteer/monitoring site information. Mail and track volunteer supplies. Respond to, send, and track emails and monthly reminders with volunteers and partners. Use social media to promote water quality knowledge and interest in UWW. Support volunteers by meeting their needs. Encourage and engage them in meaningful ways that creates a desire for continued long-term participation. Identify and reevaluate proper monitoring equipment and methodologies that are appropriate for volunteers to use for collecting water quality data. Help design educational handouts, lessons, and videos about water issues and how to conduct monitoring as needed. Coordinate with data users and partners (UDWQ, researchers, scientists, and other water managers) to help fill data gaps by volunteer monitoring. Assist in cleanup and upkeep of Wetland Discovery Point Center in Kaysville. Complete other duties as assigned. Secondary roles includes: Host cleanup event at Wetland Discovery Point (variable locations) during "Pack It Out Week" and as needed through the year. Coordinate outreach with statewide partners about statewide events. Use social media to promote Pack It Out and all corresponding statewide events. Assist Extension Water Quality faculty member in maintaining Gotta Go Utah, an initiative that teaches proper bathroom etiquette while recreating outdoors, includes helping: Maintain Gotta Go website and social media accounts. Assist in creating new content and updating current resources Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Earned bachelor's degree in a field related to natural resource management, volunteer and/or program management, or water quality. Preferred Experience: Professional experience in program management. Experience in administration, marketing, and development of educational programs. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $17.50 per hour ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8246/water-quality-program-coordinator/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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