Mountain Area Land Trust

Application Deadline: June 15, 2018

Reports to:  Communications Director

Hours: Seasonal – Flexible 40 hours per week (approximately June 1, 2018 – September 1, 2018)

Will be required to work on Saturday or Sunday.

Mandatory Dates: July 14 – MALT annual fundraiser, June 8th and July 7th – Floyd Hill Open Space Trail Building dates

Primary Duties:

• Schedule and lead interpretive nature walks for the general public.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Learn the history, flora and fauna of MALT’s hiking locations.

Research and contact groups and individuals to participate in hikes.

Compose e-blasts, press releases and posters to promote hikes.

Confirm attendance with attendees before hikes.

Prepare attendees for hikes including logistics and managing waivers.

• Assist Land Steward with the monitoring of Conservation Easements as needed.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Organize and update GIS/GPS information.
• Take photos at designated GPS points.
• Record field notes.
• Make corrections to reports.
• Copy, scan and upload reports to required locations.
• Assist in the maintenance of Conservation Easement monitoring files.
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• Assist staff with outreach/education related tasks.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Procure and pick up auction items for summer fundraising event held July 14.
• Assist with invitation mailings.
• Create auction descriptions and bid sheets.
• Enter donation information into MALT’s database (Salesforce).
• Coordinate volunteers during MALT events.
• Compose E-blasts press releases and posters.
• Represent MALT at summer outreach events.
• Help research grants.
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Other

• Assist with the development and application of the organization’s database and filling systems (Salesforce and SharePoint).
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director or other staff.
• Participate in mandatory staff training and meetings.
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Education, Technology Skills and Physical Abilities

• Working toward or hold a degree in natural resource sciences, environmental education or related field.
• Knowledge of Colorado flora and fauna.
• Interested and enthusiastic about conducting educational programs.
• Self-motivated with a sincere interest in the environment.
• Experience working with the public.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Able to travel across rough mountainous terrain on foot and/or by operating 4-wheel drive or AWD vehicles.
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Compensation

$120 per week stipend.

No housing offered.

Academic course credit highly recommended.

Application

Send resume, cover letter and three references to lindab@savetheland.org

Attn: Seasonal Intern, by April 15, 2018. In the cover letter please describe in detail:

• Coursework you feel would help you in this position.
• Experience leading interpretive programs or speaking with groups of people.
• Experience you have living, working and/or learning in Colorado.
• Biggest challenges you anticipate with this position.
• Why you would be a good fit for this position.

Mountain Area Land Trust

P.O. Box 4063

Evergreen, Colorado 80437-4063

Physical: 3721 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 1, Evergreen, CO 80439

Office: (303) 679-0950

www.savetheland.org