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Lake Champlain Basin Program – NEIWPCC
Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Launch Stewards
Hours: 40 hours per week, Thursday – Monday; not to exceed 1000 hours
Duration: Mid-May to Labor Day 2025, with the potential to extend to Mid-October
Background Information: NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the
Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality
professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on
water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across the regions, ecosystems, and
areas of expertise.
Location of Job: Boat Launch Stewards will work at various public boat launches around the
US-portion of Lake Champlain. Stewards will generally be assigned to launches closest to their
place of residence.
Compensation and Benefits: 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.
Job Description: 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 watercraft and
equipment 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 opportunity to work until
mid-October; weekend work is required. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated.
Skills/Interests Needed:
- Excellent communication skills, with prior experience working with the public preferred.
- Strong organization skills.
- High level of motivation and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrated skill in collecting and recording data and using tablets.
- Physical ability to crouch and reach under watercraft and experience working outdoors.
- Knowledge or experience with the basics of boating, angling, and common outdoor
- Experience operating watercraft and/or motorized equipment and experience with basic
- Environmental science courses and/or familiarity with the aquatic invasive species (AIS) in
- Valid driver’s license
Additional Information: Successful candidates will be required to attend paid training
anticipated to occur the weeks of May 12th and 19th, 2025.
For more information about the Lake Champlain Basin Program, visit www.lcbp.org. For more
information about NEIWPCC, visit www.neiwpcc.org.
