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March 16, 2023
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Meg Modley Gilbertson
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Lake Champlain Boat Launch Stewards play a vital role in protecting Lake Champlain and surrounding waterbodies from the threat of aquatic invasive species. Stewards are stationed at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend with the option to work through mid-October. Work includes greeting visitors to Lake Champlain, familiarizing the public with aquatic invasive species information, and inspecting watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms. Mid-summer stewards join forces with the State of Vermont and other local non-profits, get onto the water in canoes and kayaks, and hand-pull aquatic invasive species such as the European water chestnut, which if left unchecked, can choke entire bays, impairing recreation on the Lake.
Summary
The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and NEIWPCC are seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2023 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft as appropriate.
Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Boat Launch Stewards will be trained to greet visitors to Lake Champlain and familiarize the public with aquatic invasive species information, enter lake-user information on mobile tablets, and inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms. Stewards will also be trained to conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed and to set up, operate, break down, and properly store the decontamination units. Stewards will be required to work eight-hour days for approximately forty hours per week Thursday through Monday and holidays at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend with the option to work through mid-October; weekend work is required. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated. For more details please visit https://www.lcbp.org/about-us/people/careers/
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by email to [email protected]. Please reference #23-LCBP-002 in the email subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin in February and will continue until all positions are filled. Apply early to ensure you’re considered for this summer!
Compensation Information
Stewards will be paid hourly at a rate to be determined based on the experience of the selected candidates. Benefits are not provided with the exception of social security, unemployment and workers compensation insurance, sick leave as determined by the state of Vermont, and the elective deferral portion of the 403(b) plan. NEIWPCC is committed to the professional development of our interns and employees.