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A stewardship coordinator monitors and manages conserved lands. This work can include building and maintaining trails, removing invasive species, collecting data, monitoring conservation easements, mapping, and more. The land that stewardship coordinators work on is often used for research, recreation, environmental education, and public access. Stewardship coordinators collaborate closely with their colleagues, community members, and local governments.
Responsibilities
Stewardship coordinators must communicate effectively and build strong relationships with landowners, conservation commissions, coworkers, volunteers, and other partners regarding land management, usage, and projects. They must also train volunteers and staff, file reports, collect data, coordinate physically demanding land management tasks, and often represent their organizations at conferences, town meetings, and public outreach events. Stewardship coordinators are also responsible for fieldwork and trail maintenance, which may involve walking, bending, crouching, or climbing in all weather conditions.
Requirements
Education variance (obtained at the Internship level) and 48 months of experience as an Intern Forester under the supervision of a licensed Forester.
Climate Connections
Stewardship coordinators collect scientific and observational data on the changes occurring at the sites they manage. They actively work to manage and mitigate the spread of invasive plants and insects, ensuring that their conservation areas are appropriately managed and conserved according to the objectives of each property.