Stewardship Coordinator

https://saveland.org/were-hiring-a-stewardship-coordinator/

About Jefferson Land Trust

Founded in 1989, Jefferson Land Trust is a nationally accredited, community-driven, nonprofit conservation organization in Jefferson County, nestled on the stunning Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. We embrace a people-first approach, and we appreciate and encourage the talents and passion of our employees. We strive to hire great people and keep them interested, empowered, and fulfilled. We value equity, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration, and innovation. We’re a team that’s committed to creating an inclusive organization that reflects the full diversity of our community. Our Values guide every sector of our work. We encourage all applicants to learn more about our work at www.saveland.org.

Organizational mission

Helping the community preserve open space, working lands, and habitat forever

Position summary

This position provides support to our Stewardship and Resilience Program, with a focus on the administrative and field-based responsibilities related to the many conservation easements (71 currently) the Land Trust holds. Covering over 4,000-acres of private land in east Jefferson County, these conservation easements help landowners and the Land Trust permanently protect and steward conservation values such as fish and wildlife habitat, and soil and forest health, for the benefit of current and future generations of people and wildlife. This position works directly with the private landowners of those conservation easement-protected lands, volunteers, and partner organizations to help ensure the conservation values on the conservation easement-protected lands are maintained and enhanced over time

A NOTE ABOUT APPLYING

A candidate’s qualifications for this position can come from professional and/or lived experience. Studies have shown that marginalized communities, such as women, LGBTQ+, and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you don’t check off every box in the Desired Qualifications or Desired Skills and Attributes sections above, please consider applying anyway. If you believe you can succeed in this position and describe why, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The focus and priority tasks of the Stewardship Coordinator will primarily include:

Stewardship

• Coordinate and conduct annual monitoring visits to all conservation easement protected properties

• Maintain and update detailed records related to conservation easements following record-keeping policies and procedures, in spatial, electronic, and physical databases and records systems

• Coordinate and support volunteers for field-based and in-office stewardship program participation

• Support landowners with guidance and connection to resources that help them improve the conservation values on their conservation easement-protected properties

• Create stewardship-related reports and documentation, such as Annual Monitoring Reports, Baseline Conditions Reports, Stewardship Plans, and other memos to file as directed

Other Duties

• Participate in fundraising and other outreach events as needed

• Other stewardship, conservation, and administrative duties assigned by supervisor

• Special projects as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year degree from an accredited institution in natural sciences, natural resource management, environmental studies, land-use planning, environmental education, or related fields; or equivalent experience

• A minimum of two years of project-oriented experience in a role requiring diplomacy and relationship building skills

• Experience developing and managing programs involving volunteers

• GIS training and experience with ArcPro

• First Aid certification

• Passion for responsible stewardship of natural habitat, farmlands, forestland, and scenic open spaces

• Knowledge of Jefferson County, its local ecology, and its local communities

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation

• Ability to act as a leader and uphold high ethical standards

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Excellent attention to detail and planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Fluency with MS Office programs and Google-Workspace (gmail, drive, calendar, etc.)

• Outgoing and friendly personality with ability to meet, work, and communicate with diverse stakeholders and community members • Commitment to confidentiality

• Excellent document preparation, reporting, and record keeping skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically able to conduct field work and traverse occasionally rough terrains in variety of weather conditions, on and off-trail

• This position requires the ability to use a keyboard, complete written documents, and operate general office equipment, including telephone system, databases, printer, and copier

• This position requires employee to work occasional non-standard hours, including evening and weekend events

• This position requires employee to have the ability to travel to various locations throughout Jefferson County for stewardship purposes and other assignments

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds

15 days paid vacation (increases with service over time), 11 paid holidays, sick pay, health and vision insurance, disability, opportunities for professional development, simple IRA retirement benefits, and life insurance.

English fluency