Stewardship Coordinator & Facilities Manager

The Nature Conservancy•Town of Keene, NY

2d•$60,000 - $64,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Stewardship Coordinator & Facilities Manager implements a range of conservation land and facilities management activities intended to connect people to nature and to protect important ecological resources. As a member of the New York Division Stewardship team, they steward and maintain preserves in the Adirondack region in partnership with the Stewardship Manager. They are also responsible for planning and overseeing the maintenance of facilities, tools, equipment, mechanical systems, and office fleet vehicles for the Keene Valley office, workshop, and storage buildings. The Stewardship Coordinator & Facilities Manager provides support by planning and implementing preserve management programs and stewardship. The Stewardship Coordinator & Facilities Manager assists with basic maintenance of preserve infrastructure (trails, parking lots, kiosks, etc) and identifying and supporting the Conservancy’s legal interests in our properties by maintaining boundaries. The Stewardship Coordinator & Facilities Manager manages maintenance of preserve parking areas and assists the Stewardship Manager with public preserve trail, road, and grounds maintenance, and may assist with other conservation projects. They may also assist with ecological restoration, easement monitoring, research/monitoring activities, outreach, conservation easement stewardship, and access on Conservancy lands. The Stewardship Coordinator & Facilities Manager establishes and oversees the maintenance schedule for the Keene Valley office and workshop buildings/facilities and assists in contracting and overseeing maintenance tasks and/or renovations that are performed by outside contractors. The position is responsible for regular maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, keeping all equipment in good running order, and determining/advising on equipment needs. The position collaborates with the Finance & Operations team to achieve this work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing staff or volunteers.
Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
Experience in training.
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers."
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
Familiarity with principles of land acquisition or similar asset acquisition.
Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.

Responsibilities

Maintain/clear/repair preserve trails, roads, and parking areas.
Assist with various conservation tasks, including, but not limited to; boundary maintenance, ecological restoration, research on Conservancy lands, sign installation and construction, and preserve clean-ups.
Resolve preserve management problems independently or as delegated; will work primarily with infrequent direct supervision.
May participate in planning or executing partner and public events, outreach, and programming.
May supervise staff and may help plan, direct, or convey work instructions to preserve work groups, including other staff or volunteers.
May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
Works within/manage a budget to complete projects, negotiate and contract with vendors, and acquire building permits.
Plan and implement maintenance, repairs, and renovations on buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Secure, schedules and oversee contractors to perform large maintenance, repair or renovation tasks and coordinate contracting process.
Plan and implement maintenance, repairs/replacement of Conservancy vehicles, equipment and tools, watercraft, and boating equipment.
Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
Ensures Program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating with vendors, and acquiring building permits.