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LCMaritimeMuseum

Job Opening: Expedition Trip Leader

LCMaritimeMuseum, Vergennes, Illinois, United States, 62994


Reports To

Laura Caldwell, Expeditionary Programs ManagerEmployment Dates/Average Hours

June 9, 2025 – August 16, 2025Status

Non-ExemptSalary

On Expedition days, $140-$170 per diem including meals. On Preparation days, $18 and $20 per hour. Based on experience.Job Description

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is in search of qualified on-water trip leaders for Teen Expeditionary Programs. The summer is broken into four programs: one day camp and three expeditions. First,

Kayak Building Camp , is a three-week day program where teens build their own 17′ sea kayaks. Trip leaders are responsible for student management during this program and will work with experienced boatbuilders. We then go right into

Champlain Discovery , a two-week kayak expedition on Lake Champlain in which participants can either use the kayaks they built in

Kayak Building Camp

or use one of the Museum’s kayaks (Participants in

Champlain Discovery

do not have to participate in

Kayak Building Camp , both programs are open to all). The summer continues with

Expedition Champlain , a one-week rowing expedition in 6-oar rowing gigs, and ends with

Sail Champlain , a one-week sailing camp that combines skill training with a short expedition. Training in the rowing boats will be provided prior to embarking on the rowing expedition. Sailing skills a plus but not needed.Learn more about these trips on the Museum’s Teen Expeditions Page .Basic Qualifications

Current WFA or WFR certificate (WFR preferred)Experience with kayaking or other on-water trip leading and managing group dynamicsSailing experience is preferred but not necessary to applyEnthusiasm, flexibility, positive energy, and a desire to work with teenagers is essentialAn understanding of how to create a physically and emotionally safe group environmentIt is not necessary to be a boat-builder or woodworker, just a willingness to learn and engage participantsProgram Dates

Kayak Building Camp

– June 16–July 3, 2025Champlain Discovery: Kayak Expedition

– July 7–July 20, 2025Expedition Champlain: Rowing Expedition

– July 27–August 3, 2025Sail Champlain: Sailing Skills Expedition

– August 10–August 16, 2025There will be several days of training prior to the expedition season. More information to come in the spring.Trip leaders will have evenings and weekends off during the

Kayak Building Camp , as well as several days off in between expeditions. The dates listed above are program dates only and do not include preparation and post days.Compensation

Expedition days are paid per diem (daily) between $140 and $170. This also includes all meals and camping fees while on the expedition. During preparation days, trip leaders will be paid hourly between $18 and $20 per hour. Pay rates will be decided based on experience. The Museum offers camping and running water to trip leaders on off days between expeditions. Camping is also available to staff during the

Kayak Building Camp .How to Apply

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to Laura Caldwell, Expeditionary Programs Manager, at

laurac@lcmm.org

.Equal Opportunity Employment : Lake Champlain Maritime Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Museum prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on 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.

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