Preserve Steward 1

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

Position

Relationships: Reports to the Laurels Preserve Assistant Manager. Works with the Preserve Assistant Manager and the Natural Resources Manager on other Brandywine properties, and occasionally with other staff and consultants.

Essential Functions:

  1. Maintains trails, conducts invasive removal, tree work, and other activities to ensure that the Laurels constituents have safe access to the Preserve.
  2. Acts as the ambassador to the Laurels Preserve while ensuring compliance with access policies and procedures.
  3. Under the direction of the Laurels Preserve Assistant Manager, plans and coordinates property stewardship and ecological restoration projects.
  4. Ensures that stewardship equipment, including truck and tractor, are in good working order.
  5. Trains volunteers and leads regular volunteer workdays.
  6. In conjunction with the Laurels Preserve Director and Assistant Manager, manages a deer hunting program at the Preserve.
  7. Coordinates visits to the Preserve by private groups upon request and as necessary.
  8. In conjunction with the Laurels Preserve Director and Assistant Manager, supervises outside contractors performing maintenance.
  9. Maintains contact with Laurels Preserve neighbors and assists Laurels Preserve Director and Assistant Manager in resolving boundary disputes, fencing issues, encroachments, and agricultural issues.
  10. Educates visitors to the Laurels Preserve about the Conservancy’s management philosophy, policies, and procedures.
  11. Leads occasional interpretive walks at the Preserve for Conservancy members or private groups.
  12. Works with the Natural Resources Manager to implement the Miller Farm Management Plan including general property stewardship and routine maintenance and conducts stewardship on other properties under his care.
  13. Contributes content to Conservancy publications and social media upon request.

Qualifications:

  1. Minimum of two years’ professional experience in land management, trail maintenance, agriculture, or landscaping.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, ecology, forestry, or related field; or compelling evidence of commensurate experience.
  3. Ability to identify regional flora and fauna; or commitment to learn about flora and fauna, and other natural resource topics.
  4. Experience with invasive removal and herbicide use.
  5. Demonstrated ability to operate land management equipment in a safe and proper manner, to include, but not be limited to, truck with trailer, tractor with front-end loader, mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters.
  6. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with co-workers, preserve visitors, and neighbors, and to handle enforcement of regulations with diplomacy and tact.
  7. Personal initiative and the ability to prioritize and carry out tasks in the absence of direct supervision.
  8. Ability to work equally well independently and as part of a team.
  9. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions and to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  10. Experience and physical strength to use power and hand tools, tractors, mowers, ATVs, and chainsaws.
  11. Availability to work a regular 37.5 hour Tuesday through Saturday work schedule, and occasional evenings or Sundays as needed.
  12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, and familiarity with handheld GPS devices.
  13. Have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a safe driving record.
  14. Passionate commitment to the environment and to the mission of the Brandywine Conservancy.

The Brandywine Conservancy protects and conserves the land, water, natural, and cultural resources of the Brandywine-Christina watershed.

The Brandywine Museum of Art engages audiences through its presentation and interpretation of American art with a particular focus on the Wyeth family and other artists of the Brandywine region.

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to cscholz@brandywine.org.