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Stewardship Director

Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc.

Geneseo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$70,000 Per Week
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Agriculture, Budgeting, Cloud Computing, Conferences, Conservation, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Easements, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manage Agenda, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Project Planning, Software Development, Stewardship, Team Player, Webinar, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Geneseo, NY
POSTED
11 days ago
Stewardship Director Genesee Valley Conservancy is seeking an individual to oversee the organizations stewardship department, responsible for maintaining protected lands: nature preserves, conservation easements, and cooperative conservation projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and well-established organization as it expands its role of environmental stewardship in the Genesee Valley. This position will afford leadership opportunities within the organization, collaborative teamwork with a passionate staff and meaningful impact on the organizations growing stewardship work. Overview The Stewardship Director will oversee a full-time steward, two part-time stewards, and a seasonal field team. The stewardship department manages 226 conservation easements, six nature preserves, and on average four cooperative conservation projects. Duties Conservation Easement & Landowner Stewardship (60%) Collaborative ensure 100% of easements are monitored annually and current condition reports are completed at least every 10 years. -Work with landowners of properties protected by conservation easements. -Respond to landowner inquiries. -Resolve all easement related concerns. -Collaborate with the Acquisitions Department on potential conservation easements. Nature Preserve Stewardship (25%) Create and implement management plans for preserves by coordinating trail, infrastructure, and habitat maintenance, including: -Annual work plan development to implement management plans. -Creation of management plans for new nature preserves and cooperative conservation projects. -Coordination of staff, contractors, and volunteers to complete projects. -Project budgeting. General Stewardship (10%) Represent the organization as Stewardship Department director, including: -Engage the stewardship committee: develop agendas and distribute minutes for bi-monthly meetings. -Determine projects and assign work. -Develop grant applications to fund projects that further the work of stewardship priorities. -Keep stewardship supplies organized and maintained. Administrative (5%) This position will assist other areas of the organization, including: -Staff workdays -Fundraising and community events -Office assistance Required Qualifications -Excellent interpersonal skills including writing, email, phone, and in-person communication -Managerial experience -Organized with attention to detail -Ability to have a flexible schedule and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends -Must have valid NYS drivers license and reliable transportation to be used during work Preferred Qualifications -Three or more years within the environmental field -Experience with cloud-based software -Bachelors degree or higher in an environmental related field -Environmental and/or agricultural background -Experience with non-profits, land conservancies, and Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc. -Living within the Genesee River watershed Location This position is based out of Geneseo and will require travel throughout Livingston, Wyoming, Ontario, Monroe, Steuben, Allegany, Genesee, and Erie Counties. Hybrid work possible after a 6-month probationary period Hours Full-time, 40 hours/week Salary: $55-70k, based on related experience and qualifications Starting Benefits: -Paid vacation (1hr per 26 worked), nine paid holidays, 40 hours NYS Sick Time upon hire -$5,000 towards a company health plan -3% match to company Simple IRA -Mileage reimbursed at Federal rate -$2,000 stipend for training opportunities via webinars and in-person State and national conferences as desired Ideal start: August 1 Applications received before July 13 are assured full consideration. To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to: hiring@geneseevalleyconservancy.org

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Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc.