Lake Champlain Boat Launch Stewards

~ Established by an Act of Congress in 1947, the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is a not-for-profit interstate agency that utilizes a variety of strategies to meet the water-related needs of our member states-Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ~

NEIWPCC serves and assists our states by coordinating activities and forums that encourage cooperation among the states, developing resources that foster progress on water and wastewater issues, representing the region in matters of federal policy, training environmental professionals, initiating and overseeing scientific research projects, educating the public, and providing overall leadership in water management and protection.

NEIWPCC is a leader in forming strong bonds between the New England and New York State environmental agencies, and is unique in its ability to bring diverse interest groups together, create forums for collaboration, and educate with innovative products. For well over six decades, the Commission has managed interstate water conflicts by means of sound science, coordination, and adaptation.

Position Overview 

The Lake Champlain Basin Program and NEIWPCC are seeking part-time boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2016. 

Responsibilities 

• Boat Launch Stewards will interact with the public and gather lake-user information on tablets while greeting visitors to Lake Champlain and familiarizing the public with invasive species information.
• Stewards will be requested to work eight-hour days for approximately thirty-two hours per week at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Stewards will be required to work all weekends.
• Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated during this period.
• Mandatory training will be held May 23 -25, 2016 in Grand Isle, Vermont and Paul Smiths, New York. 

Qualifications  

• The successful candidate will be well organized and have excellent communication skills, experience speaking with the public, demonstrated data collection and recording skills using a tablet, and field work experience.
• Basic familiarity with boaters, anglers, and recreational equipment will be useful.
• Highly motivated individuals with familiarity with invasive species and/or water recreation experience are encouraged to apply.  

To Apply 

• Please use the email addres below to send a letter of interest including a description of relevant experience, and the names and contact information of two or more references by March 4.
• In the email subject line, please reference: Position #16-LCBP-002.