Staff Positions
Seasonal Land Steward
The Seasonal Land Steward is a full time seasonal employee who works under the supervision of the VP of Stewardship and works closely with the rest of the Stewardship Team. The Seasonal Land Steward will conduct monitoring visits of conserved properties, maintain UVLT’s trails, trailheads, and campsites, and also engages community volunteers in stewardship/learning on UVLT’s Conservation Areas. This field-based position will start in May and run for 18-20 weeks. A reliable vehicle and personal computer are required. The hourly rate of this position is $15 per hour. Work-related mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate.
For a full job description click here.
To apply for this position please send an email introducing yourself and your resume to contactus@uvlt.org with “Seasonal Land Steward” in the subject line.
Patchen Miller Internship
UVLT is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Patchen Miller Internship position. The 2021 Patchen Miller Internship will focus on UVLT’s community impact programming. This will include supporting our Food Pantry Gardens in Charlestown NH and Norwich, VT and assisting with the launch of our Community Woodshed in Sullivan County, NH as well as other community service initiatives.
The Patchen Miller Internship at UVLT embraces the science, stewardship and sense of community involved in land conservation. A Patchen Miller intern has the unique opportunity to work in the conservation field while gaining valuable experience with a nonprofit organization. A modest stipend of $1,800-$2,000 will be awarded. Internship length is variable but should generally incorporate the equivalent of 200-220 hours of work.
A full description of the internship can be found here.
To apply, please email a resume to Programs Director Alison Marchione at alison.marchione@uvlt.org with “Patchen Miller Internship” in the subject line. In the body of the email please describe why you are interested in the position and tell us a little bit about yourself. We will begin reviewing applications in mid-March and hope to hire someone by early May.
Other Internship Opportunities at UVLT
We welcome student interns who assist with easement stewardship, conduct research, organize land trust activities and help us conserve land. Internships may be arranged on an individual basis where a candidate’s interests match specific organizational needs and goals of the Upper Valley Land Trust. Generally such interns are paid by third-party funding secured by the intern themselves, or work pro-bono in exchange for the professional experience gained, or for credit at an academic institution. If you are interested in offering your services to UVLT on this basis please contact us with a description of your interests and availability together with a resume or letter of introduction.
Volunteering with UVLT
Volunteers play a critical role in UVLT’s work, fulfilling many essential functions. Click here to learn how you can help.