Land Steward

Use your land stewardship experience to make a difference and leave a legacy of land protection for the California Central Coast.  The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County is a well-funded, rapidly growing conservation organization with the mission of protecting the beauty and natural, cultural, and agricultural resources of Santa Cruz County.  We are seeking an experienced person to join our team as Land Steward. 

Primary Responsibility:  To implement the Land Trust's overall land stewardship goals by assisting the Stewardship Manager with resource management on over 3000 acres of fee and easement lands.

Typical Job Responsibilities:

·         Assist Stewardship Manager with writing and implementing preserve management plans.

·         Conduct literature searches, field observations and coordinate studies to assess the status of natural and cultural resources.

·         Prepare maps and graphics in support of preserve management activities.

·         Assist Conservation Easement Steward with conservation and agricultural easement monitoring and stewardship.

·         Help write and administer grants.

·         Interact with growers, grazers and foresters on lands with agricultural production.

·         Work with researchers, environmental educators, contractors and work crews.

Job Knowledge, Skills, Ability & Experience:

·         Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biology or related field.

·         Three or more years' experience working on conservation land stewardship, easements and project management.

·         An understanding of conservation of natural, agricultural, cultural and open space resources and the role of land trusts in that effort.

·         Competent in GIS and GPS, identification of native and non-native species in Santa Cruz County, stewardship practices, and infrastructure maintenance.

·         Familiarity with conservation and agricultural easements.

·         Physically capable of safely working long hours outdoors in any weather condition.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits compensation package, including paid medical, generous leave, support for training and professional development, and a flexible work schedule.

To view the full job description, please visit: www.LandTrustSantaCruz.org

To apply:

Send resume to lynn.overtree@landtrustsantacruz.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We will begin reviewing the applications on December 5, 2011.

To learn more about the Land Trust visit our website www.LandTrustSantaCruz.org