Watershed Education Graduate Assistant

Lake Champlain Sea Grant, based at the University of Vermont (UVM) Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, is seeking a graduate assistant to support watershed and lake science education program planning and implementation and to engage in complementary research to aid in understanding and tracking long-term programmatic outcomes. The position will provide the individual with the opportunity to assist in all aspects of watershed education program planning, organization, delivery, data management, and evaluation. There is one 10 hour/week position available that begins in June 2023.

Qualified candidates must apply to Lake Champlain Sea Grant by December 1, 2022. In addition, assistantship selection is dependent upon acceptance to the UVM graduate school, and all associated application materials must be submitted to UVM by February 1, 2023.

Qualifications and Work Conditions:

  • Applicants must have a bachelor of science in water resources, natural resources, biology, science communications, elementary education, or related field, and strong interest in pursuing a career focused on Kindergarten to 12th grade watershed education.
  • Applicants should express how their experiences and career interests align with the goals of the Lake Champlain Sea Grant and UVM Extension Watershed Alliance program.
  • Candidates should be able to work independently and also cooperatively to contribute to program development, organizational logistics, and youth education in indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Applicants should have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and willingness to travel within the Lake Champlain basin and Vermont to educate youth and teachers.
  • Programming activities may take place outside of normal working hours, including nights and weekends.
  • Field activities, including in-stream and on-lake sample collection, may require exposure to weather, rough waters, traversing rough/steep stream access points, and getting wet and/or muddy.
  • Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and ability to become qualified to drive university vehicles.
  • Applicants should have demonstrated ability and willingness to work with diverse constituencies and should express this in their applications.

Application:

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume or CV to Kris Stepenuck (kstepenu [at] uvm.edu) and Ashley Eaton (akeaton [at] uvm.edu) by December 1, 2022. Interviews of a select pool of applicants are expected to take place in December 2022.