Seasonal Conservation Easement Steward
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 looking for a motivated and energetic person to assist with the annual monitoring of the organization’s conservation easements. This is a temporary, full-time, hourly position based at SELT’s offices at the Mathey Center in Epping, NH. The successful candidate will receive a thorough understanding of the role conservation easements play in natural resources protection, the importance of a strong easement stewardship program, and best practices for easement monitoring and landowner relationships. The position is a great opportunity for anyone interested in being engaged in and supporting land conservation and stewardship at an Accredited land trust that has a strong track record of success of both completing land conservation projects and fulfilling its stewardship obligations.
For a complete job description, please see https://seltnh.org/jobs/
Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 21, 2025. Please email a resume and cover letter (both in PDF format) to Deborah Goard, Stewardship & Land Engagement Director, at careers@seltnh.org with “Seasonal Conservation Easement Steward” and your name in the subject line. No phone calls, please.