Lake Champlain Lakekeeper Program Summer Intern

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 state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings – to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF works with communities of color and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from environmental degradation. CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking an undergraduate (rising juniors and seniors) or recent graduate student interested in environmental outreach, water quality monitoring, 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.

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

More About Us

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 state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings – to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF works with communities of color and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from environmental degradation. CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, click below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your resume and application materials.

Covid:

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.