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Stewardship Coordinator & Facilities Manager

USA The Nature Conservancy

New York, New York

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$64,000
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Building Permits, Building Renovation, Conservation, Construction, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Easements, English Language, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Government, Groundskeeping, Kiosks, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Natural Resources, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, Stewardship, Vehicle Fleets, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
New York, New York
POSTED
4 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:
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.

We're Looking for You:

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.

Responsibilities & Scope:

Stewardship (50%):
  • 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.

Keene Valley office and workshop facilities 50%:
  • 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.

What You'll Bring:

  • 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 bro

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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