Lake Monitoring and Outreach Coordinator Position Open

The University of Vermont is hiring a Lake Monitoring and Community Outreach Coordinator, a partnered position between Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

This position is responsible for leading community-driven monitoring of water resources across lakes and ponds in Vermont, in support of the Vermont DEC Lakes and Ponds Program and Lake Champlain Sea Grant, to use this information to assess aquatic ecosystem health and to develop and provide training and assistance to local communities to take the necessary restorative and protective actions. In addition, this position is responsible to provide outreach to stakeholders and local decision-makers to aid the public in addressing lake management challenges and to help communities become more hazard resilient by understanding and preparing for changing climatic conditions.

The position requires a self-motivated, creative, well-organized person with strong quantitative, organizational, and both written and oral communication skills and should demonstrate ability to work with diverse constituencies. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in water resources, natural resources, or related field; 2 to 4 years of experience in water resources monitoring, data analyses, and report preparation; strong knowledge of lake ecosystems and field monitoring and laboratory analysis protocols; and experience working with local community groups and decision-makers to address local environmental challenges and to provide training to volunteers; among other qualifications.

Learn more about this position and how to apply. Application review will begin on March 15, 2021.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.