We currently have the following positions open; we will be hiring for 1 of these 2 positions:

Title: Stewardship Coordinator

Position Level: Coordinator

Reports to: Stewardship Director

Location: Driggs, ID

Position Classification: Full-time, Exempt

The Stewardship Coordinator acts with the Stewardship Director to complete conservation easement stewardship, coordinate and manage baseline documentation, land management, and spatial data analysis/management, and other duties to support Teton Regional Land Trust’s mission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conservation Easement Stewardship:
    1. complete annual site visits and reports to document conservation easement compliance
    2. review, evaluate, and document proposed uses/changes or exercised rights on easement properties to ensure compliance with conservation easement terms
    3. document and address potential conservation easement
    4. maintain professional and fully documented relationships with landowners
  • Baseline Documentation:
    1. coordinate and manage timing, field work, and writing of baseline documentation reports and acquisition of partner support letters with Conservation Project Managers and lead stewardship staff
    2. prepare baseline documentation reports for acquisition projects including conducting field assessments, mapping vegetation and current conditions, gathering land use and resource information, and writing technical reports
    3. manage natural and wildlife resource information, records, and databases
  • Land Management:
    1. oversee and coordinate the development and update of management plans for TRLT-owned properties
    2. coordinate and assist Stewardship Associates in land management activities including fence maintenance, weed control, and coordinating property management with grazing/farming lessees, and other management duties
  • Spatial Data Management and Analysis:
    1. manage and maintain TRLT’s spatial data including GIS files
    2. support TRLT’s mapping needs
    3. assist with strategic conservation plan spatial modeling

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Habitat Restoration and Resource Enhancement:
    1. connect landowners to partners, resources, and funding opportunities to assist in implementation of restoration/resource enhancement projects
    2. assist with design and execution of new and ongoing habitat restoration projects
  • Species Conservation and Monitoring: assist in coordinating and implementing TRLT’s species conservation projects, which may include the Greater Yellowstone Sandhill Crane Initiative and Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project
  • Program Support: support the vision and goals of TRLT’s stewardship program through contributing to TRLT’s strategic plan, strategic conservation plan, and other organizational excellence initiatives.
  • Partner Relations: develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies and organizations
  • Fundraising:
    1. assist Stewardship Director with identifying potential grant opportunities, developing grant proposals, meeting grant requirements, and grant reporting
    2. assist with other fundraising activities
  • Outreach:
    1. assist with outreach/events activities
    2. promote and educate the public about TRLT’s mission and impact through presentations, tours, and contributing to TRLT’s written messaging
  • Team Member: TRLT staff operate as a team. The Stewardship Coordinator will be expected to perform other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an area of ecology, wildlife, conservation, environmental sciences, physical and earth sciences, or other natural resources related field plus three years of field experience including one or more of the following: conservation easement stewardship, land management, field research, habitat restoration, or other related activities; OR Master’s Degree plus one year field experience
  • Expertise with GIS software including spatial data management, geoprocessing tasks, and/or modeling.
  • Technical writing experience.
  • Experience with project oversight and coordinating multiple tasks and people.
  • Strong commitment to, and knowledge of, working and natural landscapes.
  • Experience working with private landowners, non-governmental organizations, and state and federal agencies.
  • Ability to work independently with little direction while being a productive member of a team that values furthering TRLT’s mission in a supportive and fun environment.
  • Outstanding time management and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal skills, strong attention to details, and ability to juggle a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Ability and willingness to apply unrestricted herbicides for weed control.
  • Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with conservation issues in the Intermountain West.
  • Knowledge of wildlife habitat needs, grazing/range management, and/or Intermountain west vegetation and other natural resources.
  • Experience maintaining equipment including weed sprayers (backpack, tank) and utility vehicles.
  • Experience training and coordinating volunteers and/or interns.
  • Rowing and paddling skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Duties of this position will include approximately 50% field duties and 50% office duties.
  • This position requires walking/hiking on unlevel and uneven terrain for long distances, sometimes at remote locations.
  • Duties may require long hours in the field and work during early mornings, evenings and on weekends.
  • Duties may include physical labor in often uncomfortable field conditions (heat, cold, water, and insects).

APPLICATION:

Please send cover letter and resume to: job@tetonlandtrust.org with the subject line titled, “Stewardship Coordinator” by March 8, 2024.

You may also send your application to:
Teton Regional Land Trust
P.O. Box 247
Driggs, Idaho 83422

Electronic application is preferred. No phone calls please.

The Teton Regional Land Trust is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Title: Stewardship Associate

Position Level: Associate

Reports to: Stewardship Director

Location: Driggs, ID

Position Classification: Full-time, Exempt 

The Stewardship Associate acts with the Stewardship Director to complete conservation easement stewardship, baseline documentation, land management, and other duties to support Teton Regional Land Trust’s mission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conservation Easement Stewardship:
    1. complete annual site visits and reports to document conservation easement compliance
    2. review, evaluate, and document proposed uses/changes or exercised rights on easement properties to ensure compliance with conservation easement terms
    3. document and address potential conservation easement issues
    4. maintain professional and fully documented relationships with landowners
  • Baseline Documentation: prepare baseline documentation reports for acquisition projects including conducting field assessments, mapping vegetation and current conditions, gathering land use and resource information, and writing technical reports
  • Land Management:
    1. assist in developing and updating management plans for TRLT-owned properties
    2. assist in land management activities including fence maintenance, weed control, and coordinating property management with grazing/farming lessees, and other management duties

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Habitat Restoration and Resource Enhancement:
    1. connect landowners to partners, resources, and funding opportunities to assist in execution of restoration/resource enhancement projects
    2. assist with design and implementation of restoration/resource enhancement projects
  • Species Conservation and Monitoring: assist in coordinating and implementing TRLT’s species conservation projects, which may include the Greater Yellowstone Sandhill Crane Initiative and Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project
  • Program Support: support the vision and goals of TRLT’s stewardship program through contributing to TRLT’s strategic plan, strategic conservation plan, and other organizational excellence initiatives.
  • Partner Relations: develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies and organizations
  • Fundraising:
    1. assist Stewardship Director with identifying potential grant opportunities, developing grant proposals, meeting grant requirements, and grant reporting
    2. assist with other fundraising activities, as needed
  • Outreach:
    1. assist with outreach/events activities
    2. promote and educate the public about TRLT’s mission and impact through presentations, tours, and contributing to TRLT’s written messaging

Team Member: TRLT staff operates as a team. The Stewardship Associate will be expected to perform other duties as requested.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an area of ecology, wildlife, conservation, environmental sciences, physical and earth sciences, or other natural resources related field.
  • One year of field experience in one or more of the following: land management, noxious weed control, conservation easement stewardship, grazing management, field research, habitat restoration, or other related activities.
  • Strong commitment to, and knowledge of, working and natural landscapes.
  • Experience working with private landowners, non-governmental organizations, and state and federal agencies.
  • Ability to work independently with little direction while being a productive member of a team that values furthering TRLT’s mission in a supportive and fun environment.
  • Outstanding time management and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal skills, strong attention to details, and ability to juggle a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Experience using GIS software.
  • Technical writing experience.
  • Ability and willingness to apply unrestricted herbicides for weed control.
  • Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with conservation issues in the Intermountain West.
  • Knowledge of wildlife habitat needs, grazing/range management, and/or Intermountain west vegetation and other natural resources.
  • Experience maintaining equipment including weed sprayers (backpack, tank) and utility vehicles.
  • Experience training and coordinating volunteers and/or interns.
  • Rowing and paddling skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Duties of this position will include approximately 50% field duties and 50% office duties.
  • This position requires walking/hiking on unlevel and uneven terrain for long distances, sometimes at remote locations.
  • Duties may require long hours in the field and work during early mornings, evenings and on weekends.
  • Duties may include physical labor in often uncomfortable field conditions (heat, cold, water, and insects).

APPLICATION:

Please send cover letter and resume to: job@tetonlandtrust.org with the subject line titled, “Stewardship Associate” by March 8, 2024.

You may also send your application to:
Teton Regional Land Trust
P.O. Box 247
Driggs, Idaho 83422

Electronic application is preferred. No phone calls please.

The Teton Regional Land Trust is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.