Easement Stewardship Manager
About the Organization
SELT protects and sustains the significant lands in our communities for clean water, outdoor recreation, fresh food, wildlife, and healthy forests. Founded in 1980, SELT has partnered with landowners and communities throughout our 52-community region to conserve more than 25,000 acres of land through conservation easements and fee ownerships. These lands include more than 10,000 acres owned by SELT with 60+ miles of woods roads and trails, all open for public recreation. SELT has active programs in land conservation, easement stewardship, land management, community outreach, and nature-based education. SELT is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
SELT’s offices are located at the beautiful, net-zero and brand-new Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature, located on the 237-acre Burley Farms in Epping, NH, and part of a conserved block of land along the Wild and Scenic Lamprey River that is more than 500 acres. Staff members have access to miles of trails for hiking, birdwatching, and more.
About the Job
SELT is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic team member to join us as our Easement Stewardship Manager. The Easement Stewardship Manager is a full-time position responsible for managing SELT’s program for over 280 conservation easement interests protecting nearly 17,000 acres, including developing and sustaining landowner relationships, annual monitoring, and violation resolution. The position is vital to the organization’s ability to meet our long-term easement stewardship commitments and meet or exceed the requirements of the LTA Standards and Practices and accreditation requirements. The position reports to the Stewardship & Land Engagement Director and supervises Conservation Easement Stewards, temporary seasonal field staff, and volunteers.
For more information about the duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the Easement Stewardship Manager position please see https://seltnh.org/jobs/.
Applications are due by 5:00 pm, Friday, February 7, 2025. Please email a resume and cover letter (in PDF form) to Deborah Goard, Stewardship & Land Engagement Director, at careers@seltnh.org. Please include “Easement Stewardship Manager” and your name in the subject line. No phone calls, please.