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. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers. 

About NEIWPCC and LCBP
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. For over 30 years, NEIWPCC has served as the primary program administrator of LCBP and administers the Program’s personnel, finances, and contracts. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.