2026 Seasonal Forestry Assistant - Forest Legacy Program West Boylston, MA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • West Boylston, MA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Forest Legacy Program manages over 80 Conservation Restrictions (CRs) across the Commonwealth. The primary duty of the Forestry Assistant will be to monitor these CRs. Additionally, the Forestry Assistant will provide support to Forest Legacy and Stewardship staff on various related projects as needed.

Requirements

• One year of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in forestry or natural resource management, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, or Wildlife Biology
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Conservation Restrictions
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of assessing environmental conditions including the ability to recognize potentially harmful environmental conditions
• Experience using hand-held GPS devices and digital cameras
• Ability to read and understand topographic maps, assessor plans, and survey plans
• Ability to use geographic information systems (i.e. ArcGIS and Google Maps) to create maps
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply legal documents, technical literature, and regulations to conditions on a property
• Experience reviewing and writing reports including maps, photographs and narrative describing conditions on a property
• Knowledge of New England habitat types, native wildlife species, and invasive terrestrial plants
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed field inspections of CRs and meeting with CR landowners as needed
• Documenting existing conditions on CRs using photography, GPS technology, and thorough notes
• Preparing detailed monitoring reports based on field inspections as needed
• Using geographic information systems software (ArcGIS) to develop maps of CRs as needed
• Maintaining various logs and records, including Forest Legacy Information System (FLIS) data entrees and updates
• Working cooperatively with other Land Acquisition and Stewardship Staff on a variety of projects as needed
• Communicating with Conservation Commissions and Land Trusts who monitor Forest Legacy Program CRs
• Other related duties for the Bureau of Forestry as required

Benefits

• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future
• Comprehensive Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree