Environmental Career Center
Lake Champlain Education & Outreach Steward
Environmental Career Center, Grand Isle, Vermont, us, 05458
NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Summer Education & Outreach Steward to support public engagement around Lake Champlain. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in environmental education, outreach, and communications while working with a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the Lake Champlain watershed.
Position Overview
Staffing community events across Vermont, New York, and possibly Québec.
Transporting, setting up, and managing outreach exhibits and activities.
Providing staff coverage at the Colleen Hickey Lake Champlain Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
Engaging learners of all ages in watershed education.
Assisting with meetings, preparing outreach materials, and contributing to social media content.
Schedule, Location & Pay
Approximately 40 hours per week, mid‑May through September 2026 (some evenings & weekends required), with the potential for extension.
Work will be based in Grand Isle and Burlington, Vermont, with potential travel to New York and Québec. This position is not eligible for telework.
The anticipated hourly payrate for this position is $19.00.
Qualifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with the public.
Attention to detail, dependability, and enthusiasm for watershed issues.
Coursework or experience related to natural resources, education, communications, or environmental sciences preferred.
Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are required.
Photography or media skills a plus.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission‑driven team working to protect and restore Lake Champlain.
Gain valuable experience in public engagement, event coordination, and nonprofit programming.
Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@neiwpcc.org by February 8 2026. Reference #26-LCBP-003 in the email subject line. Please review LCBP’s 2024 State of the Lake report and reflect on a specific part of the report in your cover letter. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
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Position Overview
Staffing community events across Vermont, New York, and possibly Québec.
Transporting, setting up, and managing outreach exhibits and activities.
Providing staff coverage at the Colleen Hickey Lake Champlain Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
Engaging learners of all ages in watershed education.
Assisting with meetings, preparing outreach materials, and contributing to social media content.
Schedule, Location & Pay
Approximately 40 hours per week, mid‑May through September 2026 (some evenings & weekends required), with the potential for extension.
Work will be based in Grand Isle and Burlington, Vermont, with potential travel to New York and Québec. This position is not eligible for telework.
The anticipated hourly payrate for this position is $19.00.
Qualifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with the public.
Attention to detail, dependability, and enthusiasm for watershed issues.
Coursework or experience related to natural resources, education, communications, or environmental sciences preferred.
Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are required.
Photography or media skills a plus.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission‑driven team working to protect and restore Lake Champlain.
Gain valuable experience in public engagement, event coordination, and nonprofit programming.
Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@neiwpcc.org by February 8 2026. Reference #26-LCBP-003 in the email subject line. Please review LCBP’s 2024 State of the Lake report and reflect on a specific part of the report in your cover letter. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
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