Heritage Conservancy seeks a self-motivated individual for the position of Conservation Easement Steward. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate field related to conservation or natural resources, 2-3 years of experience in land conservation or a natural resources field, functional knowledge of GIS mapping and GPS data collection, and dedication to land conservation.
The Conservation Easement Steward is responsible for ensuring that Heritage Conservancy fulfills its stewardship responsibilities for over 200 conservation easements and deed restricted properties covering more than 10,000 acres. The Conservation Easement Steward also performs monitoring duties on a contract basis for other organizations, agencies and government entities that hold conservation easements. The Conservation Easement Steward prepares current conditions reports and baseline supplements for new and older easements and deed restricted properties; documents compliance with easement terms; and cultivates cooperative relationships with landowners.
This is a full-time, regular position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include: health, dental, life and disability with a matched retirement plan.