2025 Lake Champlain Lakekeeper Program Summer Intern

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking an undergraduate (rising seniors) or recent graduate students interested in environmental outreach, water quality monitoring, environmental law and policy, and clean water advocacy to join the Lake Champlain Lakekeeper Program as a summer intern. 

The Lakekeeper Intern will work directly with the Lakekeeper to conduct a variety of research, writing, outreach, monitoring, and administrative tasks to enrich and promote CLF’s Lakekeeper advocacy work. Interns will manage a variety of daily tasks and at least one long-term project. Intern projects may include weekly social media posts, developing outreach materials and programs, and an in-depth research report, among others. 

The internship pays an $8,460 stipend for a full-time, 10-week internship, pro-rated for a shorter duration. The intern will be based in Vermont and need to regularly commute to Burlington, VT and surrounding communities including Montpelier.  Please include a cover letter with your application.

What you’ll do: 

• Conduct and assist with education and outreach community events throughout the Lake Champlain Basin 

• Assist with water quality monitoring from a kayak, power boat, and shore and shoreland clean-up events 

• Conduct literature review and research on water quality 

• Write and produce social media and blog posts including graphics, photos and maps 

What you’ll need: 

• Major in environmental science, limnology, environmental/sustainability or place-based education, sustainability, ecology and policy, environmental studies, wildlife and fisheries biology, or related subject 

• Excellent research and writing skills; 

• The ability to lift up to 30 pounds; 

• A valid driver's license; 

• Ability to swim; 

• Demonstrated boating skills and ability to work from a boat and dock; 

• A strong and demonstrated interest in environmental advocacy and policy; 

• Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite and social media tools such as Instagram; 

• The ability to work independently and take initiative; 

• A strong commitment to CLF’s mission, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. 

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background. 

About CLF 

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in statehouses, courthouses, boardrooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation. 

CLF is committed to diversity among our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.  

CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID- 19 vaccination policy. 

Salary : $8,460