Summer Education Assistant

Schedule

Seasonal, May 18 – August 21, 2026 (Exact start and end dates to be determined with successful candidate.)

Status

Non-Exempt

Salary

$20/hour based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is looking for two Summer Education Assistants to join our seasonal team! This position will work closely with our Education Programs Manager to run summer camps as well as youth & family programming. This position will get to bring their expertise to summer camp content as well as design their own programs for visitors. Our camps cover a wide variety of topics, from fishing, to metal work, to boating, to watershed science and snorkeling. No experience in any of these fields is required, but this position would be a great fit for you if you are interested in any of those topics as you’ll have the chance to learn and experience alongside our campers.

Basic Qualifications

• Maturity, leadership, responsibility, patience, dependability, integrity, common sense, good judgment, positive attitude and timeliness.
• Comfortable in and on the water.
• Ability to effectively manage and organize students.
• Communication, decision-making, and program planning skills.
• Experience as a camp counselor, program leader or teacher.
• Experience in history, snorkeling, archaeology, ecology, fishing, or metal work preferred.
• Willingness to complete CPR/First Aid certification.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and equity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of programs to students ages 6-14.
• Assist in running school field trips to the Museum.
• Design programs for youth and family visitors at the Museum.
• Work closely with your fellow instructor to plan, develop, and implement activities.
• Use time constructively and be prepared to fill time when program plans change.
• Follow the Museum’s policies both on and off the water.
• Implement safety plans and maintain campus and off-site safety at all times.
• Maintain equipment and storage areas.
• Be a great leader and role model for students.

Work Conditions

This position will include onsite, offsite, and on water work. Work outside will occur in all weather conditions.

How to Apply

Send your resume and three references to meghanh@lcmm.org with the subject line “Summer Education Assistant Job Application.” Applications on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.