Position summary

Duties include (but are not limited to)

The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for the stewardship and management of the fee-owned and easement properties in the care of our Trust(s). This position involves a blend of fieldwork and office work and requires the employee to perform tasks independently and without supervision. The Stewardship Coordinator must be able to communicate clearly and consistently and excel at developing positive working relationships with landowners, volunteers, and other local stakeholders.

• Field work on conserved properties including: coordinate/conduct annual monitoring visits; natural resource inventories for new properties, plan and construct recreational trails; assess and address property maintenance needs; invasive species management, signage installation

• Communication with property owners regarding monitoring, maintenance, and approval requests

• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers of various ages and abilities; engage with members of the community; and plan and lead work projects with volunteers

• Write and maintain organized and detailed property records and documents, including baseline documents and management plans, and ensure property monitoring reports are completed on time

• Assist with land acquisition projects, including site visits, due diligence, record keeping, and mapping

• Maintain stewardship tools and equipment, property signs, and trail and boundary markers

• Lead and participate in recurring Stewardship Committee meetings, and other relevant community meetings as appropriate; help develop annual stewardship budget and work plan

• Work with the Outreach Coordinators to deliver educational programs on Trust properties on various topics and for variety of audiences

• Assist with the hiring and managing of seasonal interns

Essential skills, knowledge, & abilities

• Education and/or experience in natural resource management, land stewardship, ecology, forestry, environmental studies, environmental policy, or similar fields.

• Self-motivated professional with a demonstrated skill in managing multiple projects and consistently hitting deadlines.

• Stewardship skills that include trail layout, design, building trails, routine trail maintenance, using power tools and other equipment to build bog bridges, kiosks etc, invasive plant removal and native plant installation.

• Strong speaking, writing, and listening skills. Comfortable speaking in public to a group or conversing with individuals to build relationships and strengthen collaborations.

• Competency with technology including: phone-based GPS apps, ESRI ArcMap or similar software for mapping and analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.

• Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn plant, animal, and natural community identification.

• Practical problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and record-keeping.

• Comfortable working in outdoor settings with the ability to hike on rough terrain in adverse conditions and carry equipment and materials.

• Valid Driver’s License in good standing and access to a reliable automobile.

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to take on work outside of the immediate job description when in the best interest of the Trust(s).

compensation

HOW TO APPLY

Base salary $44,000, health stipend $6,000, 4 weeks Paid Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays

If you think this position would be a good fit for you, send a cover letter and resume to CCLT’s Executive Director, Penny Asherman, at penny@ccltmaine.org. Please use “CCLT/FCT Stewardship Coordinator” as the email subject. Please apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Reach out with any questions to Penny at 207-489-9538.

CCLT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.