Land Steward

The primary duties of this position include inspection of Conservancy properties and stewardship of the Conservancy’s Upper Truckee Marsh (UTM) and Trout Creek Meadow, and Tahoe RCD’s Johnson Meadow.

Stewardship Duties- The primary responsibilities of the land steward are to promote awareness and stewardship of the UTM, Trout Creek Meadow, and Johnson Meadow and the issues related to Tahoe RCD’s and the Conservancy’s property management efforts. Other duties include educating the public on rules and local ordinances associated with the UTM and assisting with the implementation of interpretive and educational programs. This position will also assist with the UTM Restoration Project by conducting monitoring, public outreach, and data management.

Land Steward:

Educate marsh visitors on appropriate use of the property and importance of wildlife protection
Coordinate with law enforcement as needed to address various UTM user issues
Ensure property protection and identify management issues
Identify, monitor, and treat invasive species populations
Monitor usage patterns and onsite natural resources
Assist with outreach events
Monitor and protect Tahoe Yellow Cress populations
Conduct restoration monitoring tasks, including basic data collections, photo documentation, and field inspection
Support the UTM Project construction, including compliance monitoring and public outreach
Perform administrative and office support activities, including data entry and spreadsheet management, document scanning, file organization, and weekly report preparation.
Litter removal

Required Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, desire to interact with and educate the public
Professional demeanor, demonstrate tact and patience during potentially contentious public interactions
Ability to work safely and independently with limited daily supervision in the field for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions including smoke and varying terrain
Ability to maintain detailed records and manage data
Ability to self-motivate and maintain a positive attitude when completing repetitive tasks
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License with clean driving record
Understanding of Tahoe environmental issues and concerns

Salary Range: Starts at $20.00 per hour

Duration: May 4 — October 22, 2026 [Actual season dates are subject to change due to workload demands, weather and other adverse work conditions]

Schedule: This is a full-time seasonal position. Start and end dates are contingent upon weather including smoke and funding. Weekend, and holiday work is required for this position.

Tagged as: Conservation