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Conservation Easement Steward
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is a statewide land conservation organization with 10,000 members that was founded in 1901 to protect New Hampshire’s most important landscapes and promote wise use of its renewable natural resources. Today, the Forest Society owns 185 reservations in communities across the state, stewards more than 750 conservation easements and deed restrictions, and conducts ongoing programs in advocacy, land protection, sustainable forest management, and environmental education.
The Forest Society is seeking a self-motivated individual for the position of Conservation Easement Steward. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field related to conservation or natural resources, 1 to 2 years’ experience in land conservation or a natural resources field, and functional knowledge of GIS mapping and GPS field data collection.
This is a full time position based at the Conservation Center in Concord, NH. The Conservation Easement Steward is responsible for ensuring that the Forest Society fulfills its perpetual stewardship responsibilities for over 750 conservation easements and deed restrictions covering more than 135,000 acres. The Conservation Easement Steward works directly with owners of protected lands and other Forest Society staff to ensure compliance with easement terms, cultivate cooperative relationships with landowners, and resolve potential compliance issues.
Equity, Inclusion & Collaboration
The Forest Society is an equity-based employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We value staff that work for the good of the whole; that can affectively collaborate to achieve shared goals of their department, as well as the organization.
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 and other protected status as required by applicable law.
The Conservation Easement Steward is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Forest Society fulfills its perpetual stewardship responsibilities for over 750 conservation easements and deed restrictions covering more than 135,000 acres. The Conservation Easement Steward works directly with owners of protected lands and a team of Forest Society staff to ensure compliance with easement terms, cultivate supportive cooperative relationships with landowners, and resolve potential compliance issues. This position is based at the Conservation Center in Concord, NH.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Contributions/Outcomes:
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Working Conditions:
The position includes a combination of office work, field work, and travel. Field work may be in inclement weather on occasion. Tele-commuting and in office work possible. Environmentally sustainable office building within walking distance of wooded trails.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move over rough terrain for extended distances and to navigate alone in remote areas. Ability to drive a car safely.
Direct Reports:
Possible supervision of intern(s) or volunteer(s).
Applications are due Monday April 12, 2021.
The position has a desired start date of Monday, May 17th. Please email a resume and cover letter (both in PDF format) to Naomi Brattlof, Easement Stewardship Director, at nbrattlof@forestsociety.org.
Please write “Conservation Easement Steward Position” in the email subject line. The Forest Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
$37,000 - $40,000
Concord
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