NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking an intern to assist with administrative efforts associated with clean water, ecosystem health, and community outreach initiatives. This intern will gain experience in grant and project management processes and procedures that support environmental programming aimed at preserving and advancing water quality in the Lake Champlain basin.
What You Will Do
You will work alongside full-time staff to support data entry of new and existing projects into a grant management system. This will include processing agreement requests, tracking agreement progress, and archiving documentation. You will lead the effort to help standardize and update the grant management process.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have at least two years toward a bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration or related major. Practical experience in business management, information technology or accounting is preferred. A strong attention to detail, organization, and time management capabilities are needed. Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat is essential. Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Logistics
This internship is based out of the LCBP’s office in Grand Isle, VT. The intern will be expected to work 15-20 hours per week, and the position is expected to begin in January and extend through August, with some flexibility. This position is not eligible for telework. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation is required. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
Pay
Hourly pay range is anticipated to be $15-19, dependent on experience and qualifications.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org, please reference #24-LCBP-002 in the email subject line. Application review will begin on January 5, 2024 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is 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’s Diversity Commitment
NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.
