Careers

Work with WRWC

So you support a Woonasquatucket River that’s full of amazing spaces to walk, bike, run, paddle, play, fish, explore–and maybe one day swim? Then we’re glad you found our job opportunities! We have full-time, part-time, intern and seasonal positions. Check back regularly for job postings.

We enthusiastically encourage residents–especially Black, Latinx and indigenous residents–of communities in the Woonasquatucket River Watershed–Providence, North Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield and Glocester–to apply.

Nos interesa contratar residentes, especialmente residentes negros, latinos o indígenas, de las comunidades de la cuenca del río Woonasquatucket (Providence, North Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield y Glocester).

Available Positions:

Community Programs Director (haga clic para ver los detalles del puesto y la solicitud) (English description)

 El director de Programas Comunitarios (CPD) del Consejo de la Cuenca del Río Woonasquatucket (WRWC) es un miembro vital del equipo para la organización que integra a los residentes de cuencas hidrográficas, con un enfoque especial en los residentes negros, indígenas y de color (BIPOC), en todos los aspectos de la programación de WRWC. El CPD ayuda a asegurar que WRWC sea un lugar acogedor para todos los miembros de la comunidad a los que servimos. El CPD también lidera el programa New Voices / Nueva Voces de WRWC, un programa centrado en desarrollar la preparación climática y el liderazgo entre los residentes de Olneyville, un vecindario de Providence a través del cual corre el río Woonasquatucket y en las principales líneas de frente para los problemas relacionados con el cambio climático, como inundaciones e isla de calor urbano, y los problemas de justicia ambiental como mala calidad del aire y el agua y el acceso a espacios verdes. 

Fluent or Native speaker of Spanish is required. 

TerraCorps Member

Seeking individuals for our TerraCorps member positions! TerraCorps is an AmeriCorps affiliated start-up environmental non-profit preparing and mobilizing emerging leaders to help communities gain access to and conserve land for people and nature. Members join the TerraCorps program and serve an 11 month term from August 2022 to July 2023 and receive a living allowance and benefits. Check out our 3 available positions below and learn more about applying at terracorps.org!

Youth Education Coordinator (click for position details & application)

Community Engagement Coordinator (click for position details & application)

Land Stewardship Coordinator (click for position details & application)

Bike Camp Counselor (click for position details & application)

Seeking a counselor for Bike Camp at the Red Shed Bike Shop. The Red Shed Bike Shop (RSBS), now in its eleventh season, is a community-based bike program started and run by the WRWC.

River Ranger (click for position details & application)

Seeking individuals with experience or interest in landscaping and maintenance, and strong people skills. River Rangers & Jr. Rangers work with volunteer groups to maintain the parks and bike path along Woonasquatucket River Greenway. Tasks include operating a stand up mower, line trimming, weeding and mulching, brush cutting, litter pick up, watering plants, sweeping, raking, river clean ups, tree pruning, fence repair, graffiti removal, and more (based on age and experience). River Rangers are stewards of the Greenway and are responsible for greeting people in the community and encouraging the appropriate use of this beloved outdoor space.

Green Infrastructure Steward (click for position details & application)

Seeking motivated individuals (24 hrs per week) to learn and perform Green infrastructure maintenance, conduct landscape care, and lead community events. Applicants should have a general knowledge of landscaping procedures and are encouraged to have an interest in the environment. Daily tasks will include operating a mower, line trimming, weeding, mulching, litter pick up, planting, watering, tree pruning, invasive plant management, perennial care, and general green infrastructure maintenance. This team will be working in conjunction with River Rangers to improve and install new green spaces within the Woonasquatucket River Watershed.