{"id":18992,"date":"2026-06-01T20:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/watershed-center-aide-naturalist\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:49:00","slug":"watershed-center-aide-naturalist","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/watershed-center-aide-naturalist\/","title":{"rendered":"Watershed Center Aide\/Naturalist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Paid Internship<\/strong><br \/><strong>San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Natural Resources and Lands Management Division, Alameda Creek Watershed Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Natural Resources and Lands Management Division<\/strong><br \/>The Natural Resources and Lands Management (NRLM) Division within the Water Enterprise of the SFPUC is responsible for the management of approximately 61,000 acres of Bay Area watershed lands under SFPUC ownership as well as 150 miles of utility right-of-way. NRLM Division is responsible for managing, protecting, restoring, and monitoring the ecological resources on these lands and environmental compliance for the operations and maintenance of the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System which serves 2.7 million customers. We are committed to responsible natural resources management that protects and restores viable populations of native species and maintains the integrity of the ecosystems that support them for current and future generations. We strive to become a leader in science-based and collaborative environmental stewardship to continue providing high-quality and reliable water supplies to our customers. The NRLM Division of the Water Enterprise of SFPUC currently has an opening for a 9922 Public Service Aide, \u201cNaturalist Aide.\u201d This position will evolve based on the needs of our newly constructed and soon to open Alameda Creek Watershed Center.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Alameda Creek Watershed Center<\/strong><br \/>The Alameda Creek Watershed Center (ACWC) is a new interpretive center in the Alameda Creek watershed by the town of Sunol. The ACWC showcases the natural, cultural, scenic, and recreational resources of the Alameda Creek watershed via interpretive exhibit halls, a 2.5-acre Watershed Discovery Garden that features the plant communities of the watershed, and the historic Sunol Water Temple. The ACWC also offers a window into the current and historic culture of the local Muwekma Ohlone Tribe.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work Location:<\/strong> 505 Paloma Way, Sunol, CA<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description of Duties and Learning Objectives<\/strong><br \/>Initially, the selected candidate will assist in the development of school programs for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, weekend interpretive programs, and our volunteer program. Once the Center opens, we\u2019ll begin implementing those programs and supporting visitor\u2019s services, such as greeting, registration, and answering questions. The candidate chosen will be part of a team developing and piloting new programming as well as helping to set up administrative structures including purchasing supplies and other day-to-day operational duties.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Assist with developing and delivering school programs, exhibit tours, programs and special events for the public<br \/>\u2022Staff the Center\u2019s front desk, assisting visitors and answering phones<br \/>\u2022Learn the online registration system used to manage contacts, register for programs, schedule room use, manage volunteers, record program stats, and generate reports<br \/>\u2022Assist with volunteer training and supervision and related activities<br \/>\u2022Prepare materials for school programs, public programs &amp; events<br \/>\u2022Maintain inventory of office and program materials, supplies, &amp; equipment<br \/>\u2022Assist with the care of trout and the maintenance of the trout stream profile aquarium<br \/>\u2022Occasional work in the Native Plant Nursery and Watershed Discovery Garden<br \/>\u2022Develop a working knowledge of local cultural and natural history, and interpretive program principles.<br \/>\u2022Work collaboratively with a team of educators and volunteers<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications<\/strong><br \/>\u2022Completion of at least two years of college from an accredited college<br \/>\u2022Experience with outdoor education and\/or interpretation for school age children or the public<br \/>\u2022Knowledge of natural sciences, environmental education, and basic interpretive\/teaching techniques<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desirable Qualifications<\/strong><br \/>\u2022Knowledge of environmental principles and issues<br \/>\u2022An academic background in the sciences, education, environmental studies, or cultural studies.<br \/>\u2022Strong organizational and time management skills; responsible, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team<br \/>\u2022Bilingual fluency in language predominately spoken in the Bay Area.<br \/>\u2022Word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint development, database, and internet proficiency<br \/>\u2022Interest in learning more about equity, inclusion and diversity concepts and applying them to interpretive programs<br \/>\u2022Certification or ability to become certified in CPR and basic first aid<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Terms:<\/strong><br \/>\u2022Availability of working on Saturdays and occasional evenings<br \/>\u2022Length of position: up to three years<br \/>\u2022Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week. Schedule fluctuates based on programmatic and planning needs<br \/>Physical and work requirements<br \/>\u2022Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and\/or wet conditions.<br \/>\u2022Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time while assisting with field trip programs<br \/>\u2022Ability to work in areas with wildlife and poison oak.<br \/>\u2022Ability to lift 30 pounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"18986","_ch_external_id":"11092529","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-07-02","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11092529\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[89],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[52],"class_list":["post-18992","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-internships","ch_industry-business-finance-real-estate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/18992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=18992"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=18992"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=18992"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=18992"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=18992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}