Job description

Job Description: The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward assists the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT), Save The River (STR) and the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center (MACNC) trustees and staff to better serve their missions.

This Steward will immersing themselves in each organization and learn what it is to be an environmental steward. During summer months, all three organizations experience an influx of business as a direct correlation of the tourist season. TILT expands its property management on Signature Preserves, conservation easements, and recreational facilities and trails. STR works to protect and preserve the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education, and research. The Nature Center is dedicated to conservation and environmental education for all Park visitors.

The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward will spend three weeks at each of the three organizations, getting an incredible experience of the environmentally focused nonprofit sector and the Thousand Islands region as a whole. We envision this as an opportunity unlike any other - a true environmental internship in and of the Thousand Islands.

The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward is an hourly, seasonal paid position that reports to TILT’s Education and Outreach Coordinator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following–

I. Primary Responsibilities

1. Work with TILT staff and volunteers on stewardship projects throughout its 10 Signature Preserves, help with trail maintenance projects and provide support at TILTreks.

2. Assist STR with advocacy, education, and on-the-water programming.

3. Provide support for Nature Center Staff with various educational programs at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center.

II. Secondary Responsibilities

1. Work with volunteers on various projects as needed

2. Provide office administration support

3. Collect trash along public roads with in the State Park, TILT properties and the river shoreline.

4. Write news releases and related articles for media and outreach

5. Assist with all aspects of summer fundraising events

Qualifications:

1. Professional attitude and demeanor

2. Highly motivated and responsible

3. Regular and consistent attendance

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

5. Attention to detail

6. Ability to work independently and with a team

7. Interest in land conservation and management

8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office

9. Interest in ecology of the 1000 Islands region and St. Lawrence River

10. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

11. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a good driving record

12. Possession of NYS boating safety certificate is preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions:

The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward will work both indoors in an office setting and outdoors to participate in programming, events, trail maintenance and on-the-water programs. Activities will occur on varied terrain and in variable weather conditions. Knowledge of the St. Lawrence River and boating experience is a plus.

Dates, hours and compensation:

The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward will work approximately 35 to 40 hours a week for 9 weeks between June and August. Exact start and end dates are flexible. Some weekend and evening hours are required. Some local travel is required. Pay starts at $14.50/hr.

To Apply

Applications due March 15th.

Applications will not be reviewed without a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. Applications should include your resume and two references.

Please send to Shannon Walter, TILT Education and Outreach Coordinator, at swalter@tilandtrust.org or Thousand Islands Land Trust, P.O. Box 238, Clayton NY 13624. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process; please write your name (Last, First) and Watercraft Inspection Steward as the subject line of your email. More information about the Thousand Islands Land Trust may be found at: www.TILandTrust.org. No phone calls or faxes, please.

Job Types: Temporary, Internship

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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