Lake Champlain Education & Outreach Steward

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

The Steward will assist LCBP’s Education & Outreach team with a wide range of projects, including:

• 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.