Aquatic Invasive Species Ambassador Hennepin County, MN at Waterfront Restoration LLC

The role of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Ambassador is to teach and train boat operators through repeated face-to-face educational interactions at the boat ramps to inspect their own watercraft each time they launch and to ensure it is clean drained and dry in between every use.AIS Ambassadors will talk to boaters regarding compliance with Minnesota laws.AIS Ambassadors will complete MN DNR training and additional training on how to teach boaters to complete a thorough walk around self-inspection."Many lakes and rivers in the state will not have an Inspector presence at an access. Therefore it is essential that the AIS Ambassador do the following: 1. Show the boaters how to inspect their boats themselves and show them where to look at every step. 2. Explain why self-inspection is critical to find zebra mussels and other AIS in order to prevent the spread to clean waters.AIS Ambassadors will walk around the boat with the owner to look closely for zebra mussels starry stone wort snails spiny water fleas mud water plant fragments and other AIS that may be attached to the boat and equipment. If the owner or ambassador identifies an issue they will work together to correct it on-site.Each launch will have an education table containing interactive displays hands-on materials and AIS prevention messaging.Ambassadors will go through Waterfront Restorations internal training to; better engage boaters raise awareness about aquatic invasive species provide instruction on water less cleaning stations and educate the public on launch signage.The ambassador will discuss with boaters how invasive aquatic plants spread and distribute information about invasive plants articulate MN laws regarding the transport of these plants and provide a boaters guide to AIS inspections brochure.Ambassadors will impress on the boater how AIS can damage boats ruin fishing opportunities harm the environment and impair water infrastructure as well as drive home the primary educational message to Clean Drain Dry Dispose and explain why boaters need to do it each time they use their boat.Duties:Educate the public on the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) programInspection of watercraft for invasive species (inbound and outbound) with the boat ownersDocumentation of inspection and launch activities.Maintain current knowledge of best practices while inspecting watercraftRequirementsQualifications:Verbal communication and customer relations experienceWilling to work weekends and holidays. Shifts will be mostly on Saturdays and Sundays within your availability.Requires walking standing and moving about the boat launch area to a significant degree depending on traffic.Apply through our HR website: Skills:- Verbal communication and customer relations experience. - Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional setting. - Willingness to work odd hours and in adverse weather. - Willing to work weekends and holidays - Requires occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs and walking or standing to a significant degree depending on traffic.Required Education:High School Diploma Key Skills Sales Experience,Marketing,Customer Service,Google Docs,Serving Experience,Retail Sales,Android,Product Demos,Event Planning,Events Management,Event Marketing,Dancing Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 15 - 17