Stewardship Assistant

Natural Lands, a vibrant, regional, nonprofit organization and leader in land conservation, natural resource stewardship, and public engagement, seeks an Stewardship Assistant to join our team at our Chester Springs preserves.

Job Summary

The Stewardship Assistant is responsible for assisting Preserve Managers and Building Stewardship staff. Duties will include land management and maintenance of equipment, roads, and structures. This will include operation of power equipment, such as chainsaws, tractors, and lawn mowers. The Stewardship Assistant will be required to physically perform, as needed, all tasks necessary for the maintenance of any Natural Lands preserve. May be occasionally required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as requested. The position will primarily assist the Preserve Managers at Bryn Coed and Binky Lee Preserves but may work as needed at any Natural Lands locations.

Responsibilities

Meadow/lawn mowing and trail/road maintenance with lawn and farm tractors
Trimming around buildings as needed
Maintenance and operation of equipment owned by Natural Lands including farm tractors, commercial mowers, chainsaws, and other preserve maintenance equipment
Assisting Building Stewardship crew in building repairs and renovations
Restoration of degraded natural areas
Transfer of heavy equipment via truck and gooseneck trailer
Adherence to Natural Lands’ stringent safety program and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment
Assisting with preserve events and membership activities
Trash collection within Preserves and along public roads
Monitoring the land and structures for unwarranted use and vandalism
Posting of Preserve boundaries
Conduct bird censuses
Participate in Natural Lands’ prescribed fire program

Requirements

Highly motivated, responsible, reliable, and dependable
Capable of performing a wide variety of physically demanding tasks
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record
Customer service attitude and be comfortable working with the public
Flexibility when dealing with changes in work plans
Carry out tasks in a professional manner
Adequate skills and a familiarity with the safe operation and care of basic hand and power tools
Willingness to perform subordinate tasks such as clean-up
Regular and consistent attendance required
Successfully pass a background check

Salary: $39,000.00 – $43,000.00 / Year

Tagged as: Conservation