Seasonal Stewardship Assistant

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About the Door County Land Trust
Since our inception in 1986, the Door County Land Trust has worked to preserve, maintain, and enhance lands that contribute significantly to the scenic beauty, open space, and ecological integrity of northeast Wisconsin. In pursuit of this mission, we have earned a reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier conservation organizations. We have worked with scores of landowners to protect more than 9,400 acres of fields, forests, farmlands, orchards, wetlands, and shoreline. We are a local, non-profit, non-governmental organization supported by more than 2,800 households who love Door County and share a concern for its future.

The Opportunity
The Seasonal Stewardship Assistant (Steward) will be responsible for activities related to the management of the Land Trust’s fee-title properties. Priority management needs on Land Trust properties include invasive species control and infrastructure maintenance. This position is a key part of the Stewardship team, working with oversight and management primarily from the Ecological Restoration Manager.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Habitat Management and Restoration

The Steward’s key role includes carrying out habitat management and restoration projects associated with grant requirements and restoration projects initiated by the Land Trust. These projects include management for rare target species, invasive species management, and grassland restoration projects.

Property Maintenance

The Steward is also responsible for assisting with property and infrastructure maintenance and supporting the Stewardship program. This may include tasks like mowing trails, boundary marking, and assisting with the volunteer program.

This is a seasonal part-time position lasting approximately 3 months over the summer of 2024. The typical work week is 28 hours, usually Monday-Thursday. Occasional work required outside normal business hours.