Lead / Stewardship Assistant
Two 12-week positions (June – August)
$11 – $13/hr depending on experience
Application Deadline Extended: March 29
LGLC’s Stewardship Assistants conduct the daily management and maintenance of LGLC’s preserves and properties. Two Stewardship Assistants are hired each summer, one of which is the Lead Stewardship Assistant who fills the leadership role, providing extra guidance and direction to the second Assistant. The Lead Stewardship Assistant is expected to have a higher level of education and experience in the field of stewardship, land management, and/or conservation, and has demonstrated leadership experience.
Together, the Stewardship Assistants are responsible for maintaining and improving the hiking trails on LGLC preserves and properties, including erosion control, clearing brush and trail marking. Scouting and blazing new trails may also be required, as well as bridge and kiosk construction. They also monitor each of the properties for which LGLC holds conservation easements.
Communications and Outreach Manager
One position (mid-May – mid/late August)
Salary commensurate upon experience
Application Deadline: March 29
This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave. Expected duration is late May through mid to late August. Training will be provided by the existing employee prior to leave.
The Communications and Outreach Manager is responsible for developing and implementing community outreach and educational strategies to effectively communicate LGLC’s conservation messages and promote its conservation and community involvement efforts.
Responsibilities include print and electronic communications, public field excursions and mission-focused presentations and events, volunteer management, and public speaking. This position also assists with fundraising efforts through grant writing, preparation of bi-annual appeals, and organization of major fundraising events.