Stewardship Director Position Available In Sagadahoc, Maine

Stewardship Director Downeast Coastal Conservancy Opening posted: 03/19/2025 |

Expires:

05/03/2025 Background Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) is a nationally-accredited land trust conserving land in coastal Washington County, Maine, with roots dating back more than 35 years. Based out of Machias, DCC owns and protects more than 7,000 acres and 72 miles of shoreline in Downeast Maine. For more information about DCC, please visit www.downeastcoastalconservancy.org. Position Description The Stewardship Director reports to the Executive Director. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) including some required evening and weekend work. The employee works with the Executive Director (ED), the Land Steward (LS), and the Stewardship Committee to identify, assess, and prioritize stewardship needs at DCC properties and to develop and implement plans to address those needs. The Stewardship Director will work independently or with staff members, volunteers, contractors, and vendors to monitor easements and fee lands by following Land Trust Alliance standards; oversee habitat conservation; coordinate volunteer management of invasive species; carry out trail maintenance or creation individually or with the help of staff, volunteers, or contractors; organize work parties; work with community groups to expand volunteer capacity; create GIS maps; oversee seasonal property maintenance; develop and execute property management plans; support staff in stewardship related grants; and perform other tasks as requested to support the mission of DCC. In addition, the Stewardship Director will supervise the Land Steward position, and coordinate annual operations for the stewardship staff (both permanent and seasonal). Field work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires climbing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting, reaching, and other physical abilities. Winter work typically includes management plan development and review, GIS projects, monitoring report filing, annual work-plan creation and determination, mailing monitoring invitation letters to landowners, assisting ED with newly acquired property policies/documentation, some trail maintenance when appropriate, and other work as requested to support the mission of DCC. The position requires a working knowledge of conservation biology and land management, proficiency in GIS, excellent volunteer management skills, strong organizational skills, and a passion for the outdoors. The Stewardship Director will be a team player who is an effective communicator, is comfortable working with many different constituencies, can manage multiple priorities and volunteer work schedules, and be self-directed. For a full position description, please visit https://downeastcoastalconservancy.org/about/jobs/.

Position Type:

Full-time, salaried; some evening and weekend work required Report to:

Executive Director Location:

Machias, Maine (with travel within Washington County)

Salary and Benefits:

$55,000 – $60,000, depending on experience. DCC provides 100%-paid health care plan for the employee, and a matching retirement contribution. In addition, DCC offers accruing vacation and health time off, and all federal holidays.

To Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: info@downeastcoastalconservancy.org. Application deadline is May 2, 2025. Downeast Coastal Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer