Seasonal Stewardship Technician

Location: This position will primarily be based out of the Menomonie office with 3 weeks spent working out of the Bayfield office.

Seasonal Period: 13 weeks beginning approximately May 19th, 2025, and ending August 15th, 2025. 12 weeks of paid work and one week of unpaid vacation available. 

Organizational Information: Landmark Conservancy is a private, non-profit conservation organization serving 20 counties in northwestern Wisconsin. Landmark fulfills its conservation mission by working with private landowners who wish to conserve their land in perpetuity. We also work with local governments, state, and federal entities to create public nature preserves and trails for all to enjoy. Landmark has conserved over 43,000 acres in our 30 years of land protection work. Landmark Conservancy is an accredited organization by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, indicating that Landmark has demonstrated sound finances, ethical conduct, responsible governance, and lasting stewardship of the organization’s conserved lands.

Position Summary: Landmark Conservancy seeks a compassionate, skilled, and dynamic individual to join our team as a Seasonal Stewardship Technician for the summer of 2025. The Stewardship Technician will work directly with the conservation team out of our Menomonie office. We also anticipate three weeks being spent working out of our Bayfield office. Primary responsibilities will be to assist with the stewardship of our conservation easement and nature preserve portfolio as well as with community engagement events. Duties occur in both the field and in an office setting. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of Landmark Conservancy’s Nature Preserves

  • Ecological management including invasive species control, natural resource surveys, planting projects, and ecological monitoring and documentation
  • Property maintenance including trail mowing, infrastructure repairs, and signage
    installation
  • Trail building and improvement activities
• Assist in the stewardship of Landmark Conservancy’s Conservation Easements
  • Monitor properties individually and with volunteers
  • Train volunteers on the use of the mobile monitoring app
  • Update project records

• Occasionally assist in community engagement activities
  • Event advertising and execution
  • Guided hikes and volunteer workdays with partners
  • Generate content such as capturing photos and phenological happenings in the field

• Other stewardship/community engagement duties as assigned

Requirements:
The individual must:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have or be working towards a college degree in natural resources or an area of similar study
• Have a basic understanding of Wisconsin’s natural resources such as familiarity with native and invasive species, habitat types, wildlife species, and map reading
• Have experience with the safe use of hand tools and small power equipment
• Be able to work as a team member and independently, as well as with volunteers
• Be comfortable using herbicides under supervision of Landmark staff
• Be comfortable working off trail in brushy areas in hot and buggy conditions
• Be well organized with excellent time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and an interest in conservation work

Desired Attributes:

• Previous field experience
• Strong organizing skills – planning, filing, note taking
• Strong familiarity with the region’s flora, fauna, ecosystems, geography, and conservation partners
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS software

Working Conditions:
Work will primarily be performed outdoors with approximately 25% of the time spent in an office setting. Field work will occur at times on steep and brushy terrain as well as buggy wetland areas in a variety of weather conditions. The applicant must be able to lift/carry stewardship equipment and hike moderate distances off-trail. The position will require use of a walk behind brush mower, leaf blower, brush saw, chainsaw, and a variety of hand tools under supervision of Landmark staff. Some travel is required to various locations in the region, and mileage reimbursement will be provided when use of a personal vehicle is unavoidable. Most work sites will be within an hour of the Menomonie office, although some longer trips may be necessary. Occasional night and weekend availability may be required.