Fishway Guide - Spring/Summer Temp

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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.

Job Qualifications / Skills

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in biological or environmental science or education is preferred;
• Experience in fisheries biology, natural sciences or education is highly preferred;
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Will be exposed to a variety of weather conditions such as rain and heat;
• Ability to be physically mobile and frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch;
• Must be able to walk up and down flights of stairs and carry up to 40 lbs.

Why Work for FirstLight?

We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.

Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture.

FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

FirstLight's values are:

Respect - Integrity - Safety - Excellence - Innovation - Team

Join Our Team!