Land and Water Conservationist Seasonal Intern
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Land and Water Conservation Specialist
Employment Term: January 15 – April 15, 2020 (flexible)
Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible)
Compensation: Academic course credit highly recommended.
Primary Duties:
- Prepare and maintain Land and Water Conservation Easement Files.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Creating electronic and hard copy files for new Conservation Easements.
- Entering data for new landowner’s into the Trust’s database.
- Ensuring availability of critical documents for each new and transferred Conservation Easement.
- Assist in the preparation of files, workbooks, and photographs to support the 2020 monitoring of Conservation Easements.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Reviewing and confirming monitoring plans for each Conservation Easement.
- Preparing (if necessary) summaries of the Conservation Values for each Conservation Easement.
- Preparing (if necessary) directions to each Conservation Easement.
- Copying 2019 photo point photographs for each Conservation Easement.
- Ensuring GPS photo point data is available for each Conservation Easement.
- Assist Land and Water Conservation Specialist with the development of Conservation Easements.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Contacting landowners.
- Visiting potential Conservation Easements and documenting Conservation Values.
- Assisting in the preparation of Project Evaluation Packets.
Other Duties:
- Assist with the development and application of the organization’s database (Salesforce).
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the organization’s ArcGIS mapping database.
- Performs other duties as requested.
- Participate in mandatory staff training.
Education, Knowledge, Technology Skills and Physical Abilities:
- Working toward a degree in natural resource sciences, environmental education or related field.
- Knowledge of and/or familiarity with the Trust’s service area.
- Knowledge of Colorado flora and fauna.
- Self-motivated with a sincere interest in the environment.
- Experience working with the public.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Knowledge of GIS systems is preferred.
Application:
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to dylan@savetheland.org by December 15, 2019.
Include Attn: Land and Water Conservationist Intern in the subject line.
In the cover letter describe in detail:
- Coursework and/or work experience you feel would help you in this position.
- Experiences you having living, working and/or learning in the West.
- Short-term and long-term personal / professional goals.
- Why you would be a good fit for this position.
- Biggest challenges you anticipate with this position.
For more information, contact:
Dylan Sondermann
Land and Water Conservation Specialist
Mountain Area Land Trust
908 Nob Hill Road, Suite 200, Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 679-0950
www.savetheland.org