AWI Watercraft Inspection Stewards

Position: Watercraft Inspection Stewards Status: Full and part-time positions (Temporary, Seasonal, Non-Exempt) Department: Adirondack Watershed Institute Location: Multiple Locations in Adirondack Park, New York Reports to: Regional Supervisor Pay Rate: Start at $19.50 per hour Paul Smiths College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) is seeking to hire full and part-time Watercraft Inspection Stewards for the summer of 2026. Stewards serve on the frontlines in the effort to prevent the transport of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through education, watercraft inspection, and decontamination. This position is the foundation of AWIs flagship Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention Program and is critical to the success of AWIs mission. Job Description: Watercraft Inspection Stewards engage with the boating public, electronically enter waterbody-user information on mobile tablets, and familiarize the public with aquatic invasive species information. All stewards conduct watercraft inspections, identify aquatic invasive species, and inform the public about ways in which they can help prevent their further spread and establishment into new waterways. For select worksite assignments, stewards receive additional training to decontaminate boats. This includes operating high pressure hot water decontamination units as needed and setting up, maintaining, breaking down, and properly storing the decontamination units daily. Hours and Pay: Stewards work 8 hours per day, up to 40 hours per week, from May 22 - September 7, 2026. Weekend and holiday work is required for full-time positions. Additional work may be available through October 12, 2026, contingent on funding availability. The starting pay rate is $19.50 per hour and may increase based on assigned location and responsibilities. All stewards are required to attend a paid, multi-day online training from May 12 - 14 and attend one (1) in-person training day on the Paul Smiths College campus during May 19 21. Job Locations: 60+ sites within the Adirondack region. View our worksites at:

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