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Seasonal & Full-Time Jobs with Finger Lakes PRISM!
Seasonal Job Opportunities with the Finger Lakes PRISM
Are you looking to make a tangible impact on New York's natural landscapes? There are several job openings in invasive species management that might be of interest for SUMMER 2025. Training for these positions begins May 19th. Please apply now at the links below.
Reach out to Sam Beck-Andersen with any questions beck-andersen@hws.edu:
Watercraft Inspection Steward (20+ openings; based at boat launches throughout Finger Lakes region): Be the first line of defense against aquatic invadersâ€"inspect boats of AIS, educate boaters and protect our lakes at the launch ramp; postings throughout the region -Watercraft Inspection Steward
Aquatic Invasive Species Technician (2 openings; based in Geneva): Spend your summer on the water surveying, manaing, and reporting high-priority aquatic invaders like hydrilla, water chestnut, and starry stonewort regionally - Aquatic Invasive Species Technician
Terrestrial Invasive Species Technician (2 openings; based in Geneva): Explore the Finger Lakes, protect native landscapes, and gain hands-on experience with field surveys and invasive species management - Terrestial Invasive Species Technician
Full-Time Job Opportunities with the Finger Lakes PRISM
We are also hiring full-time, year-round positions that focus on managing invasive species programs for the Fnger Lakes PRISm. These are multifaceted positions that work alongside Finger Lakes Institute staff to address management, research, and outreach needs and opportunities surrounding invasive species in the Finger Lakes watershed. All jobs offer competitive pay and benefits packages. All positions will remain open until filled. Reach out to Sam Beck-Andersen with any questions beck-andersen@hws.edu:
Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager: Lead aquatic conservation across the Finger Lakesâ€"plan and implement impactful projects to monitor and manage aquatic invasive species regionally - Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager
Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Manager: Shape the future of terrestrial conservation in the Finger Lakes regionâ€"develop regional programs that monitor, manage, preserve, and restore native landscapes - Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Manager
Education & Outreach Program Manager: Empower communities to protect the Finger Lakesâ€"lead citizen science, coordinate watercraft stewards, and spearhead regional outreach efforts - Invasive Species Education & Outreach Program Manager
Aquatic Invasive Species Field Coordinator (year-round, hourly): Guide field crews across the regionâ€"coordinate surveys, manage invasive species, and serve as the boots-on-the-ground lead for aquatic conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species Fieldwork Coordinator
