AmeriCorps and Capitol Land Trust Stewardship Coordinator

This position is offered through a partnership with AmeriCorps to begin October 1, 2011. Position Title: Stewardship Coordinator Sponsoring Organization: Capitol Land Trust www.capitollandtrust.org Sponsoring Organization’s Mission: Furthering collaborative and strategic conservation of southwest Washington’s essential natural areas and working lands. Location: 209 4th Avenue East, Suite 205, Olympia, WA, 98501 with travel throughout Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties. General Responsibilities: Currently our organization has five staff members and a thriving, active board. The AmeriCorps member will work with CLT staff and board in land stewardship; volunteer coordination and training; and office and outreach activities.
The Stewardship Coordinator will work with Capitol Land Trust staff and board members to:
Qualifications
 Completion of at least some college-level work
 Must have a valid driver’s license
 Drive a personal vehicle (CLT will provide mileage reimbursement) for field work
 Physically able to conduct outdoor field work and traverse through rough and steep terrain
 Attend trainings and meetings out of town, and work occasional weekends and evenings
 Communicate in a positive, professional manner and work well in a team environment
 Ability to work independently
 Good computer skills; good speaking, presentation, and writing skills
 Outgoing and friendly personality with ability to meet and work with new people easily
　
 Good organizing and coordinating skills
 Ability to commit to the full term of service
 Desire to serve with people to promote environmental stewardship
 Submit to a criminal background check
 Regular and reliable attendance

 Monitor conserved lands
 Maintain reliable stewardship records
 Solicit and train stewardship volunteers
 Create property baseline reports
 Create maps using GPS and GIS software
 Coordinate and organize stewardship and restoration activities
 Conduct outreach and educational events
Capitol Land Trust staff work frequently with many community groups and government agencies. The Stewardship Coordinator is expected to work with others in a professional manner, sharing ideas about conservation and assisting with committees related to outreach and land conservation.: Preferred Qualifications
 Training or demonstrable background in natural sciences, natural resource management, environmental studies, land-use planning, or related fields
 Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, GIS software, and GPS equipment
 Experience with restoration : AmeriCorps Requirements/Responsibilities
 10 1/2-month term of service, starting October 1, 2011
 Member must serve a MINIMUM of 1,700 hours during the 10 ½ month term of service
 Complete and submit all necessary AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner
 Attend all AmeriCorps training and orientation events
 Has to be 18-25 years of age at start of service term
 Must have high school diploma, GED or commit to obtaining one during the term of service
 U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident
 Member may have part-time job or attend school provided it doesn’t interfere with schedule set at site : AmeriCorps Member benefits include
 A taxable, monthly living allowance of $1,150.
 Upon successful completion of a full term of service, eligible members receive an educational award of $5,550.
 Loan forbearance
 Basic medical insurance (covers members only, not dependents; vision and dental not included)
 Childcare allowance for those who qualify : CLT benefits include
 GIS / GPS training
 Mileage reimbursement
 Work with a dedicated and enthusiastic team while learning the principles of land conservation and land trust operations
 Great work environment located in downtown Olympia
 Monthly parking pass : To apply
 All applicants must complete the AmeriCorps application process by following the link below:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=41232 :  Please also send a resume and cover letter to Laurence Reeves, Conservation Projects Manager, at Laurence@capitollandtrust.org. Application review will start on 6/27/2011.