This full-time position supports the restoration, protection, enhancement, and maintenance activities and projects for Raritan Headwaters Association’s fee-owned preserves, including RHA’s headquarters at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, Bedminster, as well as off-site. Easement monitoring and reporting annually for Land Trust Accreditation is part of this position. In addition, this position includes organizing and implementing community outreach activities such as tree plantings, invasive removal, trail maintenance as well as group volunteer and community outreach events.

Responsibilities:

Implement stewardship strategies identified in Management Plans
Maintain, coordinate, and implement government funded (NRCS) habitat restoration/ improvement/enhancement conservation grant projects and help identify other funding sources for stewardship projects on RHA preserves
Track stewardship program budgets, invoices, spending and payments
Contribute to stewardship-related communications and website content
Conduct inspections at RHA’s fee-owned properties and conservation easements and update reports annually
Work with the Science Director and partners to identify and develop stewardship projects on RHA properties and off-site, and oversee and manage these projects—which may include tree plantings/buffer restoration, invasive control, green infrastructure, and wetland restoration
Maintain trails and signage on fee-owned properties, including Fairview Farm
Perform Green Acres Tax Exempt filings every third year (next cycle is 2025)
Supervise contract services deemed necessary on fee-owned properties
Oversee RHA’s deer management program and data on deer densities on fee-owned properties, including Fairview Farm
Implement and update Land Management Plans for RHA properties with direction from RHA’s Science Director
Develop and maintain relationships with local, county, state and private non-profit partners, and consultants
Monitor and maintain restoration activities such as tree plantings and invasive plant control
Attend stewardship-related conferences including the NJ Land Conservation Rally and trainings on an ad hoc basis
Serve as liaison to RHA’s Stewardship Committee including working with Science Director and Committee Chair to develop quarterly meeting schedule, agendas, minutes
Oversee seasonal intern(s) and core volunteers
Stewardship volunteer engagement and assistance with other volunteer activities (e.g., corporate events)
Work with individual Scouts and Scout groups on projects
Develop and lead community engagement initiatives, including guided nature hikes and educational workshops, to foster stewardship and appreciation for local ecosystems among community members of all ages

Requirements:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (and 2 years work experience) in ecology, environmental science, conservation, or a related field
Knowledge of regional native flora and fauna, habitat management, and conservation issues
Demonstrated project management skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing, and public speaking skills
Independent, self-motivated, professional performance
Willingness to obtain a certified pesticide applicator license
Experience with ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, and Excel a plus
Passion for the conservation mission of RHA

Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

How to Apply: EMAIL ONLY. Send resume with cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references to future@raritanheadwaters.org. Include “Stewardship Manager” in subject line.

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