NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a creative steward to work with LCBP’s Education and Outreach team on a variety of projects. The steward will staff LCBP outreach events, including evening and weekend hours, from mid-May through September.
The Outreach Steward will 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. The LCBP Outreach Steward should be able to discuss a variety of watershed issues with the public and provide resources for getting involved or changing behavior to benefit the watershed.
The successful candidate will have solid communication skills along with attention to detail. Coursework or demonstrated passionate interest in Lake Champlain and watershed issues covered in the 2021 State of the Lake report desired. The ability to interact positively with the public at informal outreach events and in the LCBP Resource Room required. Photography skills a plus. Completion of at least junior year of college recommended. Driver’s license and reliable transportation required. COVID-19 vaccination required.
A full position description may be viewed at https://neiwpcc.org/about- us/careers/internships/.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@neiwpcc.org . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a first round of candidates expected to be reviewed by January 26, 2022. The posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Please reference position number #22-LCBP-002 in the subject line.
**** For more information about the Lake Champlain Basin Program, visit www.lcbp.org. For more information about NEIWPCC, visit www.neiwpcc.org.
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Entry-level
Nonprofit- NGO
Grand Isle, VT, USA
2022-01-07 00:00