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HydroLearn Module Reviewers (part-time)

CUAHSI | Posted Nov 10, 2026

Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

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CUAHSI is hiring two part-time reviewers to help review and document modules on HydroLearn, an open-source platform for interactive hydrology and water resources learning content. Reviewers will complete modules, catalog their topics and skills, and help guide the development of new content.

Location: Remote

Reports to: Courtney Di Vittorio, Education Scholar

Position Type: Part-time (5-35 hours per week) through 03/30/2027, with potential for extension

Hourly Rate: $15-$20/hour depending on location and educational background in hydrology

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026, only open to applicants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, or Wisconsin

Position Summary

HydroLearn Module Reviewers support CUAHSI’s education and outreach portfolio by reviewing and documenting modules on HydroLearn (https://hydrolearn.org), an open-source platform for creating, sharing, and using interactive, modular learning content in hydrology and water resources. HydroLearn currently hosts 86 modules; early modules were developed with NSF support, and recent modules were supported by NOAA CIROH (Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology). Working closely with the project lead, Dr. Courtney Di Vittorio, reviewers complete modules, document their reviews, catalog module topics, skills, and learning activities, and occasionally update content. This work will inform module discovery tools, identify needs and gaps, and guide the development of new content. This position is well suited to undergraduate and graduate students who want to learn while helping advance water science education.

Key Responsibilities

Module Review & Documentation:

  • Complete and review modules on the HydroLearn platform.
  • Document reviews using project-specific templates.
  • Catalog the topics, skills, and learning activities contained in each module.
  • Provide documentation that supports the development of module discovery tools and the identification of needs and gaps.

Content Maintenance:

  • Occasionally update module content as directed by the project lead.
  • Contribute findings that inform planning for new content.

Communication & Project Coordination:

  • Meet virtually with the project lead to check in and discuss the next steps.
  • Follow through on agreed-upon tasks and timelines.

Required Qualifications:

  • Completing or have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to hydrology (civil engineering, environmental science, geology, etc.).

Required Skills:

  • Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage tasks and deadlines.
  • Comfort using relevant software to complete learning activities, such as hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, SWMM) and GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS).
  • Comfort using open science programming and modeling tools, such as Jupyter notebooks, Google Colab, and CUAHSI cloud computing resources.

Working Conditions:

  • Remote work environment; reliable internet access, personal computer, and comfort with virtual collaboration tools (video meetings, shared documents, and cloud-based platforms) are essential.
  • Weekly hours vary between 5 and 35 depending on project needs and reviewer availability and are agreed upon with the project lead in advance.
  • Work is largely self-directed, with flexibility when tasks are completed, provided agreed-upon deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Regular virtual check-ins with the project lead to review progress, discuss questions, and plan next steps.
  • Work involves extended computer-based tasks, including completing interactive learning activities, using modeling and GIS software, and writing structured documentation.
  • Responsibilities may shift as the project evolves, and reviewers may be asked to take on additional modules or tasks within the scope of the position.
  • Appointment runs through 03/30/2027, with potential for extension based on project needs and funding.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to shape transformative initiatives in water science and optimize operational processes.
  • Hands-on experience with open-source educational technology and open science tools used in hydrology and water resources.
  • Direct mentorship and regular feedback from the project lead, an Education Scholar with experience in water science education.
  • Remote, flexible part-time work that can be scaled to fit a student's schedule.
  • Experience in a CUAHSI-supported project that builds skills in technical review, documentation, and curriculum evaluation, valuable for graduate study and careers in water science and education.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Career development opportunities and access to a network of professionals and experts in water science.
  • Potential for extension beyond 03/30/2027.