Land Steward
Deadline to Apply – August 15 or until filled
Location – Hanover, New Hampshire
The Upper Valley Land Trust (UVLT) seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable, and energetic Land Steward to join our Stewardship team of five. This key position involves monitoring conservation easements, implementing management plans for the 40 Conservation Areas owned by UVLT, communicating with landowners and their advisors, and assisting with stewardship programming for the public. The Land Steward works both independently and collaboratively with others on the UVLT team. The position is full-time, year-round, and requires a balance of technical skills, conservation experience, enjoyment working with others, and comfort working solo in outdoor environments.
The UVLT helps people conserve land. We bring together private philanthropy, public funds and local initiatives to permanently protect lands that are significant regionally and nationally. UVLT holds conservation easements protecting more than 500 properties and 55,000 acres in the Upper Valley, including farmland, forests, trails, scenic and historic landscapes. UVLT stands committed to the stewardship of conserved lands for the benefit of present and future generations, and the health and resilience of nature and people. UVLT Land Stewards are instrumental to fulfilling UVLT’s mission, conservation goals, and objectives. UVLT is an equal opportunity employer.
Send cover letter and resume to: contactus@uvlt.org
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Patchen Miller Internship
The Patchen Miller Internship 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 $2,500 will be awarded. Internship length is variable but should generally incorporate the equivalent of 185-200 hours of work.
UVLT’s Summer 2024 Patchen Miller Internship has been filled.
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.
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