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Stewardship Director

Mission: The Greater Worcester Land Trust promotes the protection, stewardship, and appreciation of open space to enhance the quality of life and functioning of natural systems in Worcester and the region.

Organizational Overview: The Greater Worcester Land Trust, Inc., which was founded in 1987, is a strong advocate for open spaces for wildlife habitat and passive recreation in the Greater Worcester region. The Trust owns or holds legal rights to roughly 2600 acres of conservation land in 10 Central Massachusetts towns. Our major initiatives and projects are achieved through the engagement of volunteers and outside partners, be they non-profit or government agency. For more information about the Trust, visit our website at www.gwlt.org

The Stewardship Director is a salaried, full-time position (40 hr), flexible schedule, with work outside of typical hours. Based at the GWLT office at 4 Ash Street, this position reports to the Executive Director, providing critical organizational support functions as described below. The position is salaried at $45-55k (commensurate with experience) and includes healthcare and a 401K plan. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute required monitoring and stewardship tasks of the Trust’s inventory of owned lands, lands subject to Conservation Restrictions, and lands subject to easements. This involves field work, including at remote locations, and in inclement weather, in all seasons, including a small working farm with livestock;
  • Manage volunteers and cooperative partnerships to achieve the Trust’s stewardship, monitoring, and improvement work. This involves supervising individuals and groups;
  • Communicate digitally with membership, users, and volunteers through online social media, including email, text, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Constant Contact, etc.;
  • Answer phones; respond to emails; greet drop-in visitors at the Trust office;
  • Assist with grant proposals and appeal mailings;
  • Provide support for Trust organizational events; assist with tabling for organization at community events.

Qualifications:

  • Prior work experience, preferably field work in a conservation context;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to operate with volunteers and in a small office environment;
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
  • Exacting attention to detail;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines;
  • Highly organized and self-motivated;
  • Proficiency in Google Apps, Constant Contact, as well as GIS (ESRI) is desired;
  • Familiarity with Conservation Restrictions, preparation of Baseline Reports, and monitoring;
  • Solid writing and editing skills;
  • Willingness to learn Landscape App.

Please email your resume and cover letter to lea@gwlt.org Please put “Stewardship Director” and your first and last name in the subject line. Applications accepted through Aug 16, 2026.