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National Audubon Society

Land Management Coordinator

US-CT-Sharon

Job ID:2024-5686 Type:Seasonal, Full-Time # of Openings:1 Category:Land Stewardship National Audubon Society

Overview

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.

North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds - and our planet - are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.

Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Land and Facilities Manager:

• Mowing/trimming of lawns, grassland habitats, and wildflower meadows
• Mechanical control of invasive species throughout the property
• Minor tree work such as pruning, removal of small trees, keeping trails clear of obstructions
• Wood-splitting or chipping downed wood
• Weeding, planting, transplanting in our native plant gardens
• Supervising volunteer work crews (requires working on some Saturdays)
• Minor carpentry and repairs of boardwalks, fences, buildings and facilities
• General maintenance and upkeep such as disposal of materials or cleaning as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma
• Current CT drivers license and reliable transportation
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team or independently
• Positive, problem-solving approach to a variety of situations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in a variety of terrains and weather conditions
• Background check

Preferred:

• College coursework or degree in land management, natural resource management, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Carpentry/construction skills strongly preferred
• Experience working with power equipment such as drills, chainsaws, mowers.
• Experience driving large vehicles such as trucks, tractors.
• Experience supervising volunteers of all ages with an emphasis on safety, clear instructions or training, and coordinated effort.

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