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Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc. Stewardship Director in Geneseo, New York
Stewardship Director
Genesee Valley Conservancy is seeking an individual to oversee the organization's stewardship obligations related to conservation easements and nature preserves: working with landowners of protected properties, conducting annual monitoring, baseline documentation and enacting management plans.
Duties
Conservation Easement & Landowner Stewardship (60%)
Work with landowners of properties protected by conservation easement to uphold protections conveyed
via these easements. Respond to landowner inquiries, represent the organization to easement owners,
and resolve all easement related inquiries and issues, including assisting buyers of conservation easement properties to ensure they understand the obligations of the easement.
The stewardship director will complete baseline documentation for all newly acquired conservation
easements to ensure proper future stewardship work can be accomplished.
Nature Preserve Stewardship (35%)
Implement management plans for our five preserves by conducting maintenance and coordinating
assistance as needed. This work will include:
Twice a year monitoring of each preserve
Carrying out management plan goals for each preserve
Coordinating with contractors and volunteers to accomplish projects
Conducting maintenance
Administrative (5%)
This position will assist other areas of the organization, including:
Preparing for and attending Board and committee meetings
Fundraising and community events
Office assistance
Other
All work will be completed in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and up to standards
of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Position requires independent and collaborative work.
Required Qualifications
Physically fit and able to walk up to 4 miles on varied and difficult terrain, with equipment
Good interpersonal skills including writing, email, phone, and inperson communication
Knowledge of computers, tablets, cameras, ESRI ArcMap, Microsoft Word/Excel, Adobe Acrobat
Organized with attention to detail for inoffice and infield work
Ability to have a flexible schedule and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Must have valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation to be used during work
Preferred Qualifications Three or more years in a related environmental field Experience with Office365 (Outlook/Word/Excel) and collaboration software like Monday.com Environmental background including native and invasive species identification Agricultural background including farm practices and infrastructure Bachelor's degree or higher in conservation related field Experience with nonprofits, land conservancies, and Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc. Living within the Genesee River watershed
Location: This position is based out of Geneseo and will require travel throughout the Genesee Valley region (Livingston, Wyoming, Ontario, Monroe, Steuben, Allegany, Genesee, Erie). Remote work option possible for a portion of this position after introductory period. In office vs field work split is 75%/25%.
Oversees: Stewardship staff, temporary staff (as needed) and volunteers
Hours: Fulltime, 40 hours/week (exempt position)
Starting Benefits:
Salary: $50-60k, based on related experience and qualifications
Paid vacation (1hr per 26 worked), nine paid holidays, 40 hours NYS Sick Time upon hire
$4,600 towards a company health plan
3% match to company Simple IRA
Mileage reimbursed at Federal rate
Training opportunities via webinars and inperson State and national conferences
Start Date: Position is open until filled. Ideal start: week of July 1 Applications received before June 1 are assured full consideration. Send a cover letter and resume to: Genesee Valley Conservancy Attn: Hiring PO Box 73 Geneseo, NY 14454 or hiring@geneseevalleyconservancy.org