Resource Room Specialist

Information Officer – Resource Room Specialist

Full-time in Burlington and Grand Isle, VT

Are you passionate about educating others on environmental issues, such as the protection of our region’s lakes? We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic individual to support the daily operations of the Colleen Hickey Lake Champlain Resource Room at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain on the Burlington waterfront and support Lake Champlain Basin Program education and outreach initiatives in Grand Isle, VT.

Position Overview

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Resource Room including staffing the room and delivering programs and activities relevant to the protection of the Lake Champlain basin.
• Develop and deliver watershed lessons and public engagement activities at school and community events across the watershed; share concerns with the public and provide resources for getting involved or changing behavior to benefit the watershed.
• Cultivate watershed stewardship by sharing opportunities for individual and community action.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be reliable, punctual, and have solid attention to detail. Seeking candidates with:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental education or interpretation, environmental science, natural resources, natural resource policy or a related field.
• At least two years of technical and professional experience with a proven record of success.
• Experience educating and presenting information to the public, with excellent communication skills and the ability to actively listen and respond respectfully to different perspectives.
• Knowledge of or experience with Lake Champlain watershed resource issues.

Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
• Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
• Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Position Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 8 hours per day for a total of 40 hours per week, and is based out of the Colleen Hickey Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT as well as LCBP’s office in Grand Isle, VT. The Resource Room is open 7 days each week, and this position will be part of a team that staffs the space on weekends, holidays, and occasional after-hours events. This job requires 4 weekend days per month. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are required. Travel to Quebec may be requested, for which a valid passport or enhanced license will be required. This position is not eligible for telework.

About NEIWPCC & 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. NEIWPCC serves as the primary program administrator of the LCBP, and administers the Program’s personnel, finances, and contracts. The LCBP Steering Committee funds efforts that benefit the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.