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Lower Shore Land Trust · 15 hours ago

Conservation and Restoration Specialist

Snow Hill, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$48K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Lower Shore Land Trust is a private non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring natural resources. The Conservation and Stewardship Specialist will work on the Roots for Resilience Project, conducting outreach, managing projects, and creating resilience plans for conservation easement properties.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitSocial ImpactWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to Priority Landowners via mail, phone, in-person outreach, and events

Participate in meetings and maintain communication with project partners

Due diligence for resilience plans and individual meetings with landowners

Assist in the production of 75 resilience plans

Assist in identifying priority projects for potential implementation

Support Stewardship activities such as monitoring visits, report writing, and landowner meetings

Assist in Restoration projects and programs including meadow and pollinator installations

Assist in the creation of outreach materials

Assist in easement acquisition including property visits, easement drafting and preparation, and contract management

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental planningNatural resourcesEsri ArcGISGrant managementPartnership buildingCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkplaceCanvaFieldDocLocal ecosystems knowledgeSite mappingAgricultural practices knowledgeAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, landscape architecture, natural resources, environmental science or studies, or a related field

2 - 3+ years' experience in environmental field

Basic knowledge of state and federal conservation programs

Experience working with and building upon partnerships with non-profits, government organizations, volunteers, community organizations, residents, engineers or others

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, Esri ArcGIS

Experience managing or working in grant-funded projects

Knowledge of rural land uses and agricultural best management practices

Ability to create site maps and site plans

Knowledge of agricultural cost share programs

Attention to detail, and ability to multi-task, strong organizational skills

Familiarity with local ecosystems