Land Steward
Reports to: Land Conservation Specialist
Hours: Seasonal (May 15, 2015 – September 15, 2015) NTE 40 hours per week
Primary Duties:
- Conservation Easement Monitoring:
- Conduct Conservation Easement monitoring visits:
- Complete Conservation Easement monitoring reports:
- Assist in the maintenance of Conservation Easement monitoring files.
- Mapping
Compensation: $15 per hour and mileage re-imbursement while performing actual duties as outlined above.
No housing offered.
Application
Send resume, cover letter and three references to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Attn: Land Steward, by March 15, 2014. In the cover letter describe in detail:
- Coursework you feel would help you in this position.
- Outdoor/Field experiences you feel would help you in this position.
- Experience you having working with landowners.
- Biggest challenges you anticipate with this position.
- Your short-term and long-term employment goals.
- Why you think you would be a good fit for this position.
Mountain Area Land Trust
P.O. Box 4063
Evergreen, Colorado 80437-4063
Physical: 3721 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 1, Evergreen, CO 80439
Office: (303) 679-0950
www.savetheland.org
Seasonal Intern
Reports to: Land Conservation Specialist
Hours: Seasonal – Flexible 40 hours per week (May 15, 2015 – August 28, 2015)
Will be required to work on Saturday or Sunday
Primary Duties:
Schedule and lead interpretive nature walks.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Learn about the ecology of the areas.
- Prepare attendees for hikes including logistics and managing waivers.
- Maintain a list of groups and individuals to contact.
- Confirm attendance with attendees before hikes.
- Compose E-blasts press releases and posters.
Assist Land Steward with the monitoring of conservation easements.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Organize and update GIS/GPS information.
- Take photos at designated GPS points.
- Record field notes.
- Make corrections to reports.
- Copy, scan and upload reports to required locations.
- Assist in the maintenance of Conservation Easement monitoring files.
Assist Land Conservation Specialists with the implementation of the Lower North Fork Fire re-habilitation plan and the Penn Mountain implementation plan.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Recruit and organize volunteers.
- Monitor contractor’s tasks and/or lead volunteers in soil stabilization and tree removal efforts on Conservation Easements affected by the Lower North Fork Fire.
- Organize volunteers, supplies and logistics for a trail building project on Pennsylvania Mountain.
- Recordkeeping and reporting for grants.
Other
- Assist with the development and application of the organization’s database (Salesforce).
- Performs other duties as requested by the Executive Director or other staff.
- Participate in mandatory staff training.
Compensation: $120 per week stipend.
No housing offered.
Academic course credit highly recommended.
Application
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Attn: Seasonal Intern, by March 13, 2015. In the cover letter describe in detail:
- Coursework you feel would help you in this position.
- Experiences teaching environmental education.
- Experiences leading interpretive programs or speaking with groups of people.
- Experiences you having living, working and/or learning in the West.
- Biggest challenges you anticipate with this position.
- Short-term and long-term goals.
- Why you would be a good fit for this position.
Mountain Area Land Trust
P.O. Box 4063
Evergreen, Colorado 80437-4063
Physical: 3721 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 1, Evergreen, CO 80439
Office: (303) 679-0950
www.savetheland.org
www.savetheland.org/job-opportunities
