Summer Job Opportunity

Lake George Watershed Steward Program:

Lake Steward (4 positions)

Spend your summer outdoors on beautiful Lake George. Help protect the lake by interacting with lake users and educating them about invasive species and other water quality issues. 

Seasonal, Part-time: 3 days/week - Fri, Sat, and Sun. 8 hour work day. 
Possibility of becoming a full time position (5 days per week) based on available funding. Hours may fluctuate based on time of year, scheduled boating events, and weather.
· Must be able to start by Monday, May 18th
· End date flexible based on school schedules (mid-August - Sept)
· Pay rate is $9-$10/hour
· Lake steward is responsible for their own housing and transportation to work location.

Deadline to apply: Applications reviewed as received. Posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Position Summary: Stewards will provide public outreach and education about the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to the waters of Lake George and other waterways. They will help stop the introduction and transport of invasive species by boats and trailers by conducting visual inspections and interviewing boaters. Other related duties as assigned.

Main Duties: Educate the public on invasive species, Distribute written information to watercraft users, Inspect watercraft for invasive species, Conduct a verbal survey and inspection inventory, Enter collected data in database and write summary report

Possible Steward Position Locations:
Mossy Point Boat Launch in Ticonderoga
Norowal Marina in Bolton Landing
Rogers Rock Campground and/or Hague Town Launch in Hague

Required Skills and Background:
· Strong verbal communication skills
· Sound understanding of customer relations
· Well organized and ability to coordinate multiple tasks
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Demonstrated interest in environmental work through education, volunteer work and/or hobbies.
· The successful candidate must possess a valid NYS driver's license.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Emily DeBolt, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Lake George Association, PO BOX 408, Lake George NY 12814. Email: edebolt@lakegeorgeassociation.org Phone: 518-668-3558 ext. 309

Resumes and cover letters may be mailed or emailed to the above addresses. Please indicate the date you can start, the date you can work until, and if you would be interested in working full-time (Wed-Sun) if funding becomes available or if you would only be able to work part-time (Fri, Sat, Sun) in your cover letter.

Start Date: May 18, 2009
Deadline to apply: Applications reviewed as received. Posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Funding for this program provided by the Lake George Association and the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

Posted 3-26-09