Watercraft Inspection Steward/Environmental Educator

Western New York Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (WNY PRISM)
Buffalo, NY

Closing Date: Until Filled

Web Address: https://www.wnyprism.org/

Description

The WNY PRISM Watercraft Inspection Steward Program is designed to prevent the transport, spread and establishment of aquatic invasive species while increasing public awareness of this threat. WNY PRISM Watercraft Inspection Steward/Environmental Educators (Stewards) are an essential component of this program and will represent WNY PRISM while working toward improving environmental health. Stewards will interact daily with the public at boat launches performing boat inspections to remove visible aquatic plants and animals from all types of watercraft and will be responsible for public education and distribution of educational materials. Removal of aquatic plants and animals will help to prevent the transport and spread of aquatic invasive species. Stewards will also have the opportunity to assist with invasive species survey and removal projects, such as early detection/rapid response and control efforts, to monitor and reduce established populations of both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. This is a field position and candidates should expect to spend the majority of their time outdoors.

WNY PRISM is also hiring 2 Lead Stewards. Lead Stewards will assist the Program Manager with training, scheduling, supervision and reporting for the Watercraft Inspection Stewardship Program.

This is a full-time, temporary position (40 hours/week, $20.00/hr., Leads @ $21.00/hr.) with an expected timeframe of May 19, 2026 – September 7, 2026 (Memorial Day – Labor Day) for Stewards, and May 4, 2026 – September 19, 2026, for Lead Stewards. All Stewards will be required to attend the two-day mandatory training in May (Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20, 2026). The standard work week will be comprised of 4, 10-hour days, Thursday – Sunday, 7:00 – 5:30.

Weekends and Holidays are mandatory. Housing is not provided. WNY PRISM is hiring 2 Lead Stewards and 10 Stewards.

How to Apply

Please see full job description and apply online at: https://www.rfhiring.com/jobDesc.asp?JobID=258.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, March 2, 2026. Please follow all application directions, failure to do so may disqualify you from the position. Please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references – combined into a single document and submitted as a single attachment with your online application. Please indicate your launch preferences and if you are interested in a Lead Steward position in your cover letter. We can’t guarantee you will be offered your first choice of launches.

**Please clearly indicate launch preferences and which position(s) you are applying for **

Contact

Nick Farese
WNY PRISM
faresenv@buffalostate.edu