Concord Land Conservation Trust, a local non-profit organization that stewards more than 1,300 acres of protected land, is seeking a dedicated individual with a passion for conservation to join our team as the Manager of Land Stewardship. This is a new position created to scale the Land Trust’s stewardship work. The ideal candidate will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, and flexibility to help a small organization thrive.

Reporting directly to the executive director and working out of the Land Trust’s office in Concord, the Manager will be responsible for directing and implementing all management, maintenance, and restoration activities for the Land Trust’s fee-simple properties and will assist with monitoring and administering Conservation Restrictions (CR). Additionally, the Manager will cultivate and manage key constituent and contractor relationships and help grow a diverse community of volunteers.

Position Responsibilities:

Land Management

• Execute land management plans and ecological restoration projects, integrating strategies for climate resilience and biodiversity.
• Maintain properties by managing invasive plants, cutting brush, and clearing trails.
• Design and build sustainable trails and infrastructure.
• Coordinate contracted work, such as tree work and meadow mowing.
• Inspect fee properties, maintain boundaries, and address impacts of encroachment or trespass.
• Coordinate rare, threatened, and endangered species management and restoration.
• Support annual CR monitoring.
• Support agricultural land management.
• Support deer management, including overseeing a limited bow hunting program.

Engagement

• Oversee the volunteer Trail Stewardship Program, coordinating trail maintenance and infrastructure repairs such as trail tread, drainage, bridges, parking areas, kiosks, and signage.
• Oversee other volunteer stewardship programs, such as invasives control and pollinator activities, and develop new programs that support land management activities.
• Lead walks to educate members, trail users, and the community on stewardship and ecology.
• Maintain relationships with local and regional environmental organizations.

Administration

• Work with the executive director to set an annual work plan and stewardship budget.
• Maintain records.
• Assist with wetland permitting, grant applications, etc.
• Manage equipment, material purchases, and contracts.
• Manage volunteer intake, communication, and coordination.
• Recruit, hire and supervise interns as assigned.
• Participate in donor outreach for land campaigns.
• Create and update GIS maps.

General Responsibilities

• Attend staff, board and committee meetings as needed.
• Participate in public presentations and events, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• Take photos for documentation and communication purposes.
• Create social media posts.
• Address public inquiries and assist with office tasks as needed.

Concord Land Conservation Trust is a small, local land trust where we all pitch in and support each other to help advance our mission.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of ecology, forestry, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience in conservation land management, habitat restoration, or natural resource management.
• Ability to work extensively outdoors in variable weather conditions, in isolated locations, on difficult terrain, and/or under physically demanding circumstances.
• Chainsaw credential or willingness to seek within 6 months.
• Engage volunteers while also carrying out independent work in the field and office.
• Able to learn specialized database software (Landscape, Little Green Light).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Use of personal vehicle; travel is primarily local (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Satisfactory background check (CORI).
• Job attendance 40 hours per week.

Preferred Experience:

• BS/BA degree in a relevant field highly desirable.
• Knowledge of best practices for trail design, construction, and maintenance.
• Competence in the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Basic carpentry skills are helpful.
• Pesticide applicator license or willingness to seek within 6 months (optional).
• Competency and comfort with GIS mapping software & GPS.
• Proficient in Gmail, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office, including word processing/spreadsheets.

Personal Characteristics

• Commitment to land conservation and the mission of Concord Land Conservation Trust.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and self-manage effectively.
• Willingness to accept challenges and direction, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility!

Position Type

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work. Benefits include flextime, comp time, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, mileage reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. Health insurance is not provided.

The compensation range is between $60,000 and $70,000 commensurate with experience.

About Concord Land Conservation Trust

We seek to conserve the natural resources of Concord and the town’s traditional landscape of woods, meadows, and fields.

The Concord Land Conservation Trust is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization devoted to the preservation of open land in the Town of Concord. Founded in 1959, The Land Trust is overseen by a board of trustees and has approximately 600 member families. Since its inception, the Land Trust has acquired through gift or purchase just under 1,000 acres and holds conservation restrictions on an additional 350+ acres. All of this land will be protected from development and remain in its natural state forever; once a property is acquired by the Land Trust, it is never relinquished.