Fishway Guide - SPRING/SUMMER TEMP
About The Position
If you have a passion for renewable energy and combating climate change, come and join our team! We are hiring Fishway Guides to join our Recreation team for this seasonal position at Turners Falls in Montague, MA . Training is provided. This is a PART-TIME TEMPORARY position from April 29-June 08, 2026 The schedule is Wednesday-Sunday from 8:45 am-5:15 pm plus Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day. The Fishway Guide will greet visitors and maintain the fishway areas. Responsible for conducting school programs and presenting educational information to the public. FirstLight Power is looking for innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented summer temps to join our talented and dynamic team of individuals working to decarbonize the grid and accelerate the clean energy transformation. Pay rate: $20/hour
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Strong public speaking and customer relations skills, required
- Prior experience working with large groups in a busy environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong reading and writing skills and ability interpret and follow strict safety procedures
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in biological or environmental science or education is preferred
- Experience in fisheries biology, natural sciences or education is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors
- Maintain fishway public areas
- Open and close the fishway daily
- Conduct school programs on anadromous fish and the Connecticut River restoration program
- Present educational information to the public
- Identify and present the natural history of anadromous fish utilizing the fishway
- Prepare site by conducting daily duties such as set up and cleaning including vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and floors
- Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Comply with FirstLight policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
