Courtesy Boat Inspector Coordinator

Watershed Friends’ Courtesy Boat Inspection (CBI) program educates boaters on the need to prevent invasive species from being introduced to our local lakes and ponds, and the responsibility of users to inspect, clean, drain, and dry their boats and equipment before entering and after leaving a body of water. Ten public boat launches are staffed by paid and volunteer inspectors during times of highest use, usually weekends and holidays. Watershed Friends employs, trains, and manages around 30 staff inspectors each year. The Courtesy Boat Inspection Coordinator is responsible for training, managing, and scheduling the inspectors, as well as processing timesheets and checking and entering data electronically. This paid position fulfills program coordinating needs, such as communicating with staff to provide updates, connecting with local lake associations to assess staffing needs, and visiting inspectors in the field to answer questions and provide aid. Training will be provided for this role. 

Watershed Friends is seeking a highly organized individual with attention to detail and excellent communication skills for the CBI Coordinator position for the 2026 summer season. Compensation is $18.50/hour for 30–40 hours a week.  

Qualifications: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, particularly with the public.
• Attention to detail in filling out paperwork, inputting data, and creating schedules.
• Available early or mid-May to at least the end of September. 
• Must have: a valid driver’s license, a clean driving history, and the ability to pass a background check. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Scheduling staff members for all shifts.
• Corresponding with staff to inform them of changes to procedure, scheduling issues, etc.
• Providing supervisory oversight as necessary, including answering procedure questions.
• Checking inspection data.
• Responding to plant identification questions and inquiries.
• Entering inspection data into WF and State databases.
• Performing inspection duties at boat launches and assisting with filling any holes in the schedule
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned to further the mission of Watershed Friends.
• Working with the Conservation Programs Manager to fulfill responsibilities. 

Desired skills 

• Familiarity or interest with aquatic plants or botany.
• Experience managing, supervising, and scheduling staff (with patience in handling a variety of personalities).
• Interest in environmental and conservation issues. 

To Apply:  Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to: Jennifer Peasnall, Director of Conservation, jennifer@watershedfriends.com or Watershed Friends, PO Box 206, East Winthrop, Maine, 04343 

For more information, check out our website: www.watershedfriends.org