Stewardship Coordinator

https://lavetatrails.org/job-announcement-stewardship-coordinator-position/

Position Summary 
This position provides a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate and growing nonprofit dedicated to the long-term maintenance, protection, and enhancement of trails and public lands. The Stewardship Coordinator will be responsible for regional stewardship planning for multiple project sites, project development, and on-the-ground execution of field projects and crews. The Stewardship Coordinator will serve as the point of contact for partners, volunteers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with LVT public land partners, the LVT Board, and other relevant organizations to identify and prioritize annual maintenance, restoration, and improvement projects in the region served by LVT.
• Perform annual assessments to collect data on the condition of trails, using standards and processes defined by public land partners.
• Prepare an annual written plan to execute multiple priority projects, including identifying the scope of work, timelines, and resource needs.
• Implement restoration plans in the field, including recruiting Crew Leaders, volunteers, sawyers, and contract labor; actively managing crew and resources to achieve the project plans.
• Provide or arrange for skills training to develop the capacity of LVT and crew members to effectively perform restoration tasks.
• Perform follow-up, including reporting results.
• Represent LVT at key meetings to help facilitate planning and priority setting, develop new partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in natural resources, relevant nonprofit management, or related field, plus three years of outdoor leadership experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Possesses a strong conservation ethic and a passion for environmental stewardship.
• Has a strong belief in LVT’s mission and preservation of public lands.
• Able to travel extensively in the region and Colorado.
• Able to participate in vigorous physical activity at altitudes up to 12,000 feet on uneven terrain in backcountry settings up to 10+ miles, carrying and moving tools, materials, and supplies of 30+ pounds, and in various weather conditions.
• Able to work weekends and evenings based on project and meeting requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• 40-hour per week non-exempt position at a salary range of $49,500 – $54,000 based on experience.
• Paid holidays, vacation and leave.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• LVT branded shirts and hat.