Career Opportunities

LCBP Boat Launch Stewards celebrate a good day of pulling invasive water chestnut. Photo: LCBP
Environmental Analyst

Support environmental initiatives in the Lake Champlain Basin! NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented environmental analyst to facilitate grants administered by the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) that support mission-driven projects to improve water quality, habitat, environmental engagement, and cultural interpretation of the Lake Champlain Basin.

Job Duties:

  • Support the development of Requests for Proposals and support the LCBP grant review process; prepare technical data and reporting as needed.
  • Support the NEIWPCC LCBP team with office support and on-site meeting support, or field work.
  • Manage the LCBP online grant management system, including all aspects of LCBP Grant management workflows from proposal solicitation to close out of awarded projects.
  • Facilitate the reporting, invoicing, and documentation for active grants; provide support to grant applicants, recipients, and external partners with all aspects of the grants process.
  • Assist with the development of workplans and budgets for projects; help with the review and approval of technical items and deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field, with coursework or passionate interest in Lake Champlain or watershed issues relevant to the LCBP mission.
  • Related technical or professional experience, and experience working with or managing grants
  • A proven team player with the ability to build relationships with diverse partners.
  • Great time-management capabilities with accurate record-keeping skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly word processing, data management, and data analysis.

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.

  • 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
  • Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
  • 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
  • Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Position Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 8 hours per day and is based out of the LCBP office in Grand Isle, VT. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but may include outdoor field assignments, and will require travel to locations in Vermont, New York and Quebec, for which a private means of transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a valid passport or smart-license is required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference #25-LCBP-001 in the email subject line. Preference given to applicants who apply by December 1, 2024. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

Education and Outreach Steward

We seek a creative and enthusiastic steward to assist with education and outreach activities during the Spring Semester 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 candidate 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 $17-19, 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 January and extend through May 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 January 5, 2025. Please reference #25-LCBP-002 in the email subject line.

Boat Launch Steward

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.

Lake Champlain Resource Room Volunteer

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.


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