Career Opportunities
We are seeking one or two creative and enthusiastic stewards to assist with education and outreach activities with the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) during the summer of 2025.
Stewards will:
- Be an educational resource to children and adults within the Resource Room with the goal of helping the public better understand Lake Champlain and the opportunities for community involvement.
- Expand outreach programming to state parks, summer camps, lake and river events, upper reaches of the watershed and downtown locations to answer questions about Lake Champlain and offer opportunities for citizen action.
- Discuss a variety of watershed concerns with the public and provide resources for getting involved or changing behavior to benefit the watershed.
Successful candidates will be reliable, punctual, and should have solid communication skills and attention to detail. Completion of at least two years of college preferred. Coursework or demonstrated interest in Lake Champlain and watershed issues covered in LCBP’s 2024 State of the Lake report is desired. The ability to interact positively with the public at outreach events is needed.
Hourly pay range is anticipated to be $17-20, dependent on experience and qualifications. This position is based out of the LCBP’s office in Grand Isle, VT as well as the Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT. It is expected this position will work up to 40 hours per week with flexibility and will begin in May and extend through September 2025. This position is not eligible for telework. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation is required.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to Jobs@neiwpcc.org by March 30, 2025. Please reference #25-LCBP-005 in the email subject line.
Spend your summer by the lake! Join the efforts of the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and NEIWPCC to prevent the spread of harmful and destructive invasive species, working to ensure a healthy and clean environment for wildlife and recreationalists. We’re seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2025 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft.
As a boat launch steward, you will be trained to:
- Greet visitors to Lake Champlain and share aquatic invasive species information.
- Record lake-user information on mobile tablets.
- Collect and identify aquatic organisms.
- Inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms.
- Conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed.
Successful candidates will be organized, have excellent public communication skills, have experience with data collection, and have familiarity with invasive species. Candidates must be comfortable working in outdoor settings in various weather conditions and have the physical capability to inspect watercraft. Basic familiarity with boaters, anglers, and recreational equipment will be useful. Experience with small engine maintenance and repair is a plus. A valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required.
Stewards will work approximately 40-hours per week, Thursday through Monday, at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from mid-May to Labor Day weekend, with the option to extend through mid-October. Weekends and holidays are required. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated. The anticipated hourly payrate for this position is $19.00.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org, please reference #25-LCBP-003 in the email subject line. Application review will begin on February 2, 2025, and will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Share your appreciation and knowledge of Lake Champlain and its watershed!
Help visitors explore and protect the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources.
Operated by the LCBP, the Resource Room at ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain welcomes visitors with hands-on activities, exhibits, and educational materials.