Who We Are

This isn't your typical job; it's a lifestyle! You’ll be rolling down the river (the Mississippi River and its tributaries), doing hands-on work throughout river cleanups, tree plantings, and more!

Being an LL&W crew member means living on a barge with around 10 other river rats! Our crew members are fully immersed in their duties, which vary from day to day. We have lots of fun while getting hard work done! See below for more details

• Must be willing to show up early and leave late. 
• Must also enjoy frozen pizza and other free groceries. 
• Must love people and dogs. 

Your room and board are covered while living on the barge (~9 months, give or take) as part of your employment package. This is communal, barge living which means you’ll have a private bedroom, shared his and hers bathrooms, and a full galley for shared dining.

As we remove trash from America’s rivers, we passionately live our mission every day, and we're in it for the long haul. Whatever it takes! 

Essential Duties Include (But Are Not Limited To):

• Living on our barge (which travels to different locations throughout the country) for up to nine (9) months out of the year (employment is year-round).
• Arranging necessary purchases through the Facilities Manager within budgetary limitations.
• Confidently and safely operating and driving a 30 ft jon boat full of either garbage or volunteers (on-the-job training provided if you don’t already possess this skill).
• Confidently and safely driving long and short distances in LL&W work vehicles with 30 ft. trailers attached (on-the-job training provided).
• Assisting in organizing, facilitating and participating in river clean-ups
• Working in high-intensity weather and with large groups of volunteers who need direction.

Other duties for this position may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Barge rigging
• Barge decking
• Helping with daily tasks and errands
• General maintenance on operations
• Miscellaneous duties
• Travel
• Heavy lifting

*On-the-job training provided. You bring the personality, work ethic and eagerness and we’ll show you the ropes!

Preferable Characteristics:

• A quick learner who is willing to roll with the punches of a fast-paced, cleanup season from roughly March-November (employment throughout the year). 
• Prepared to work outside in the elements and often get down and dirty while rocking a badass lifejacket and boots.
• Possesses spontaneity, charisma, a love for adventure and care for the environment. 
• Be prepared to suddenly have the most fulfilling and exciting job around with co-workers who will become family.
• You should be able to show up with a smile and cheerful demeanor no matter what the day may bring. The best in this business are workaholics with a touch of OCD and a side of snappy punchlines.

Requirements:

• Must be a good roommate as you'll be joining our floating house of around 10 river rats. No angry drunks, drama queens, know-it-alls or primadonnas allowed.
• Must be 21 or older with a valid driver’s license. 

ICYMI:

We realize this should go without saying but you’d be surprised how often we are asked. This is NOT a remote job. Quite the opposite, very present and hands-on. Come get environmental with us!

We are a fun-loving group of river rats and this is a vital role to our organization. We’ve removed over 13 million pounds of garbage from America’s rivers, which is our reactive way to take care of a real problem.