Stewardship Assistant

Natural Lands

The Stewardship Assistant is responsible for assisting Preserve Managers and Building Stewardship staff. Duties will include land management and maintenance of equipment, roads, and structures. This will include operation of power equipment, such as chainsaws, tractors, and lawn mowers. The Stewardship Assistant will be required to physically perform, as needed, all tasks necessary for the maintenance of any Natural Lands preserve. May be occasionally required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as requested. The position will primarily assist the Preserve Managers at Bryn Coed and Binky Lee Preserves OR ChesLen Preserve but may work as needed at any Natural Lands locations.

Responsibilities

  • Meadow/lawn mowing and trail/road maintenance with lawn and farm tractors
  • Trimming around buildings as needed
  • Maintenance and operation of equipment owned by Natural Lands including farm tractors, commercial mowers, chainsaws, and other preserve maintenance equipment
  • Assisting Building Stewardship crew in building repairs and renovations
  • Restoration of degraded natural areas
  • Transfer of heavy equipment via truck and gooseneck trailer
  • Adherence to Natural Lands’ stringent safety program and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Assisting with preserve events and membership activities
  • Trash collection within Preserves and along public roads
  • Monitoring the land and structures for unwarranted use and vandalism
  • Posting of Preserve boundaries
  • Conduct bird censuses
    Participate in Natural Lands’ prescribed fire program

Requirements

  • Highly motivated, responsible, reliable, and dependable
  • Capable of performing a wide variety of physically demanding tasks
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record
  • Customer service attitude and be comfortable working with the public
  • Flexibility when dealing with changes in work plans
  • Carry out tasks in a professional manner
  • Adequate skills and a familiarity with the safe operation and care of basic hand and power tools
  • Willingness to perform subordinate tasks such as clean-up
  • Regular and consistent attendance required
  • Successfully pass a background check

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

  • Capable of performing a wide variety of physically demanding tasks necessary for the maintenance of the various preserves. This may include sitting, standing, bending, and squatting on uneven terrain, walking, climbing, and lifting and pushing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
  • Must be available to occasionally work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as requested to fulfill their responsibilities.
  • Must be prepared to work outdoors under all conditions, including heat, cold, and with occasional exposure to poison ivy, biting and stinging insects, etc.

How to Apply

Please visit the Careers page on our website for additional information and to complete the online application process.