Stewardship and Community Engagement Manager – Part-Time

We seek a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Stewardship and Community Engagement Manager (SC) to lead our stewardship and volunteer activities for RVC’s fee-owned preserves and conservation easements. The SC will engage with the community, oversee stewardship projects, and foster meaningful connections to encourage volunteer participation. This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in stewardship labor, which includes trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and habitat restoration projects.
• Perform annual monitoring and prepare Monitoring Reports for all fee and conservation easement properties.
• Prepare Baseline Documentation and Land Management Plans for new acquisitions and maintain/update existing plans.
• Lead the RVC’s Stewardship Committee, planning and conducting quarterly meetings, and preparing reports for board meetings.
• Develop and maintain stewardship equipment and manage the annual stewardship budget in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Serve as the primary contact for stewardship contractors, conservation partners, and easement landowners.
• Organize and coordinate volunteer activities, including monthly Volunteer Saturdays and larger group projects.
• Grow the volunteer program by engaging with new and existing participants.
• Build and nurture relationships with community members to stimulate engagement and expand the volunteer base.
• Oversee RVC’s deer-hunting program and manage the Adopt a Preserve Program.
• Lead community involvement in the pocket meadow project and coordinate stewardship-related administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the Stewardship Committee on field issues and contribute to RVC’s outreach efforts through stewardship activities.
• Prepare and present information on RVC’s work as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: Previous land stewardship and community engagement experience preferred; equivalent experience with land management or governmental entities is acceptable. Experience or education in environmental science, ecology, botany, or forest management will also be considered.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license and personal transportation capable of carrying stewardship equipment.
• Technology: The candidate must have a smartphone and be able to work remotely over high-speed internet. The candidate must also be competent in MS Word and Excel and willing to learn new technologies such as ArcGIS for mapping and GPS apps for fieldwork.

Skills:

• Independent work ethic and self-management capabilities.
• An engaging personality that fosters connections and encourages participation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, landowners, conservation partners, and volunteers.
• Willingness to learn and apply Land Trust Standards and Practices.
• Physical ability to hike several miles in rough terrain and work outdoors for extended periods; chainsaw experience is a plus.