FINGER LAKES LAND TRUST DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP
FINGER LAKES LAND TRUST
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP
The Finger Lakes Land Trust, a regional non-profit land conservation organization, is seeking a full-time Director of Stewardship to work from its Ithaca, New York office. The Land Trust works cooperatively with landowners and local communities to conserve those lands that define the character of the Finger Lakes Region. Since it was founded in 1989, the organization has conserved 10,000 acres through the use of conservation easements, the establishment of nature preserves, and the provision of assistance to local governments.
The Director of Stewardship will lead a team of volunteers, staff, and contractors to provide for the effective management of a growing network of Land Trust protected lands including nature preserves, conservation easements, and public lands in which the organization holds a legal interest. The position requires frequent travel throughout a 12-county region and calls for a flexible work schedule.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Stewardship is responsible for overall management and coordination of the Land Trust’s stewardship programs. Responsibilities include:
- 1) Preserve Management: Oversee network of 26 conservation areas and nature preserves; coordinate and train volunteer stewards; work together with volunteers, contractors and staff to provide for public access where appropriate; implement invasive plant control efforts and other habitat management strategies; and conduct outreach to neighboring landowners and local officials.
2) Conservation Easement Monitoring & Baseline Documentation: Provide for systematic monitoring of a growing number of conservation easement properties presently 58; train volunteer stewards to conduct monitoring visits; complete conservation easement baseline documentation files while also supervising contractors to produce same.
3) Other Land Protection and Stewardship Activities: Assist with other land protection and stewardship activities as needed including but not limited to inspection of lands to be acquired, and representing the Land Trust at meetings relating to local and regional conservation initiatives.
4) Outreach and Fundraising: Support Land Trust’s fundraising efforts by preparing funding proposals for stewardship programs, and meeting with donors as needed.
5) Management & Administration: Supervise contractors, volunteers, and interns. Oversee management of data files relating to conservation easement monitoring and preserve stewardship programs.
Finger Lakes Land Trust
Position Announcement Director of Stewardship
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Qualifications:
- · Successful work experience involving the management of natural areas and the stewardship of conservation easements
· Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or related field; Master’s degree preferred
· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work independently while also operating as part of a team
· Ability to work with diverse partners and constituents
· Strong organizational and computer skills
· Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
· A strong commitment to land conservation
Contact: Send resume, three references, and cover letter to Abbey Chernela, Office Manager, Finger Lakes Land Trust, 202 East Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 or by e-mail to abbey@fllt.org
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