Land Steward Technician

Application Deadline: January 10, 2025

Start Date: Q1 2025

Salary: $32,000-$36,000 (based on experience) + Benefits

The Land Steward Technician serves an integral role on the St. Simons Land Trust’s team, working with all staff, stewardship committee members, volunteers, partners, vendors, and contractors to advance the mission of the organization, to maintain its high profile and reputation for excellence, to use the Preserves and properties as a platform for education, and to help build, promote, and sustain a community conservation culture. The St. Simons Land Trust protects over 1,400 acres in fee simple acquisitions and conservation easements on St. Simons Island and the immediate viewshed. These properties require dedicated SSLT staff to handle persistent monitoring, maintenance and ongoing stewardship to ensure safety for staff, volunteers, and visitors. This is a full-time, salaried position. The Land Steward Technician reports directly to the Stewardship Director.

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – Responsibilities include coordination with the Stewardship department regarding protection, management, and long-term needs of the 1400+ acres owned by St. Simons Land Trust; duties include but are not limited to:

Property Maintenance

Assist stewardship staff and partners with monitoring and writing property reports for various Land Trust held conservation easements and fee simple properties.
Use and maintain handheld tools including chainsaws to assist with cleanup of roads and trails on various Land Trust properties.
Ability to perform various repairs on properties and structures including but not limited to fencing.
Organize, maintain, and keep an inventory of all Land Trust tools and equipment.
Other maintenance items including but not limited to: opening and closing preserve gates, monitoring preserves during open hours, helping to oversee volunteer work days, and cleaning and maintaining Land Trust owned structures and gates.
Weekend work will be required sometimes.
Utilize trail cameras for property monitoring and surveys.
Maintenance documentation utilizing Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
Coordinate with Stewardship Director for hiring process of RV Hosts.
Utilizing GIS to map invasive, trails, and other conservation needs.
Other duties as assigned.

Invasive Vegetation Removal

Assist with the removal or treatment of exotic invasive species at various Land Trust properties.

Education

Assist with field trips and educational activities on various Land Trust properties.
Coordinate with Stewardship Director on Service-Learning projects with the College of Coastal Georgia.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, ecology, forestry, or related field. Previous field experience and the ability and willingness to learn is a must. Candidates must be knowledgeable and passionate about applied conservation management and monitoring. The candidate must be in excellent physical condition and able to tolerate biting insects and the hot/humid climate in the southeastern United States. S/He must be a self-starter and be able to work both independently and as a team. Candidates should be enthusiastic, positive, and be able to communicate effectively. Strong organizational skills are a must.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge about southeastern flora and fauna. Comfortable engaging with the public.

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