Environmental Educator

Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) is seeking a passionate and versatile educator to join our small, collaborative team in southern Vermont. This role combines hands-on teaching with program coordination, supporting high-quality environmental learning experiences for local youth. The full-time position includes developing and leading outdoor and classroom-based programs for schools, camps, and families; designing engaging, place-based curriculum; and coordinating school partnerships from scheduling through evaluation. Ideal candidates bring a strong background in education and environmental science, enjoy working outdoors year-round, and thrive in dynamic nonprofit settings. This is an opportunity to be creative, build relationships with educators and students, and make a meaningful impact while working in a beautiful natural setting with a mission-driven organization.

For more information and to apply visit: https://beec.org/employment-opportunities/

Lake Champlain Education & Outreach Steward

Seasonal/Internship, Summer 2026

Grand Isle & Burlington, Vermont

NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Summer Education & Outreach Steward to support public engagement around Lake Champlain. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental education, outreach, and communications while working with a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the Lake Champlain watershed.

Position Overview

The Steward will assist LCBP’s Education & Outreach team with a wide range of projects, including:

• Staffing community events across Vermont, New York, and possibly Québec.
• Transporting, setting up, and managing outreach exhibits and activities.
• Providing staff coverage at the Colleen Hickey Lake Champlain Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
• Engaging learners of all ages in watershed education.
• Assisting with meetings, preparing outreach materials, and contributing to social media content.

Schedule, Location & Pay

• Approximately 40 hours per week, mid-May through September 2026 (some evenings & weekends required), with the potential for extension.
• Work will be based in Grand Isle and Burlington, Vermont, with potential travel to New York and Québec. This position is not eligible for telework.
• The anticipated hourly payrate for this position is $19.00.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with the public.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and enthusiasm for watershed issues.
• Coursework or experience related to natural resources, education, communications, or environmental sciences preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are required.
• Photography or media skills a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team working to protect and restore Lake Champlain.
• Gain valuable experience in public engagement, event coordination, and nonprofit programming.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

 For more information and to apply visit: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers/ 

Summer Camp Field Staff

Share your love for nature and the outdoors with children. Join North Branch Nature Center in inspiring and teaching children in grades preschool through seventh about the wonders of nature through our summer camp programs in the fields, forests, waters, and woods of Vermont. Lead group games, arts and crafts, sensory awareness activities, storytelling, and singing. Teach lessons in natural history and field studies. Work as a team member to promote a nature- and place-based approach to learning. Adhere to NBNC’s safety protocols and manage risk in an outdoor setting. Uphold NBNC’s commitment to promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI.) Our summer camp programs use a nature immersion model so are completely outside unless there is inclement weather.

40 hours per week, from June 15 through August 14, 2026. $20 per hour.

For more information and to apply visit: https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/employment/ 

Expedition Trip Leader

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is in search of qualified on-water trip leaders for Teen Expeditionary Programs. The summer is broken into four programs: one day camp (M-F for 3 weeks) and three expeditions (a 7-day Kayak tour, an 8-day Rowing tour, and a 5-day Canoeing tour).

Job location: Vergennes, VT

Compensation: $18-$21/hour and an Expedition per diem rate of $140-$170 based on experience.

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.lcmm.org/careers/job-opening-expedition-trip-leader-2/

Open farm to school / education / farm positions at Cedar Circle in Thetford, VT!

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is hiring for multiple positions in both our Education Department and Vegetable Production Department!

If you’re passionate about kids’ programming, organic farming, cooking, and creating together, this might be the perfect place to grow your work and your impact. From hands-on learning experiences to sustainable food production, Cedar Circle is a vibrant, mission-driven workplace rooted in community, creativity, and care for the land.

✨ Kids programming, organic farming, cooking, creating together—what could be better?!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, collaborative individuals who enjoy working outdoors, learning by doing, and contributing to a dynamic farm-based education environment.

Available Positions Include:

• Education roles supporting youth programming and experiential learning

• Vegetable Production roles focused on organic farming and food systems

View current openings and apply here:
https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

If you know someone who might be a great fit, we’d be grateful if you’d help spread the word!

Job Opportunities at Audubon Vermont

Audubon Vermont is hiring for a variety of seasonal, AmeriCorps, internship, and leadership positions focused on conservation, environmental education, community engagement, and sustainable food systems.

Audubon Vermont is deeply committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment—for its staff, AmeriCorps members, volunteers, interns, and the many communities they serve. Team members are expected to work with diverse audiences and help advance Audubon Vermont’s equity and inclusion goals while making a positive impact for birds, people, and the planet.

Current opportunities include:

• AmeriCorps positions in Conservation and Community Engagement

• Maple sugaring seasonal jobs at the Green Mountain Audubon Center

• A leadership role with the Serve Learn Earn workforce development collaborative

• Paid internships in Education, Policy, and Conservation

• Additional roles across the broader Audubon network

View current openings and learn how to apply:
https://vt.audubon.org/jobs (Audubon Vermont job listings & Audubon Career Center)

If you’re looking for meaningful work rooted in conservation, education, and community—this is a great place to explore.

Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Launch Stewards

Spend your summer by the lake! Join the efforts of NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to prevent the spread of harmful and destructive invasive species, working to ensure a healthy and clean environment for wildlife and recreationalists. We’re seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2026 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft.

As a boat launch steward, you will be trained to:

• Greet visitors to Lake Champlain and share aquatic invasive species information.
• Record lake-user information on mobile tablets.
• Collect and identify aquatic organisms.
• Inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms.
• Conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed.

Successful candidates will be organized, have excellent public communication skills, have experience with data collection, and have familiarity with invasive species. Candidates must be comfortable working in outdoor settings in various weather conditions and have the physical capability to inspect watercraft. Basic familiarity with boaters, anglers, and recreational equipment will be useful. Experience with small engine maintenance and repair is a plus. A valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required.

Stewards will work approximately 40-hours per week at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from mid-May to Labor Day weekend, with the option to extend through mid-October. Weekends and holidays are required. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated. The anticipated hourly payrate for this position is $19.00.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org; please reference #26-LCBP-002 in the email subject line. Application review will begin on January 20, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

About NEIWPCC and LCBP

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 shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC serves as the primary program administrator of LCBP and administers the Program’s personnel, finances, and contracts. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Lead Camp Counselor at Merch Forest & Farmland Center

Do you enjoy nature, being outdoors, and helping others learn about the fascinating world around us? Would you like your “office” to be a 60 acre working farm and a 3500 acre forest? Merch Forest is looking for a Lead Camp Counselor to help lead, design, and plan nature-based educational experiences for summer campers. 

Learn More and Apply Here!

Avian Rehabilitator Position Open at VINS

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, Vermont, is currently seeking a strong candidate to fill the full-time position of Avian Rehabilitator. The Avian Rehabilitator partakes in all aspects of animal care both for permanent resident animals at VINS and patients in the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care.

JOB LOCATION: VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, Vermont

Compensation: $19.00/hour, with benefits including health insurance, affordable dental and vision insurance, and a generous paid time off plan.

Learn More and Apply Here!

Internships- Birds of Vermont Museum 

We seek self-motivated students and/or recent graduates who are interested in environmental education, conservation, ornithology, museums, outreach, and/or woodcarving—not necessarily in that order! We offer experience in operating a small museum, practice teaching and lesson planning, visitor services, exhibit planning and construction, bird research, writing articles for lay readers, and more. If your school permits, academic credit may be possible.

Our current open internships are in:

• Conservation and Land Management (PDF)
• Communications (PDF)
• Education (PDF)

Please review our internship descriptions then write to us. To apply, attach a letter describing your interest, your resume, and contact information for three references.