Land Stewardship Associate

Founded in 1993, the Southern Conservation Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, Georgia non-profit corporation that acquires and preserves land throughout the southeast U.S., currently totaling over 65,000 acres.

This position plays a key role in the stewardship of conserved properties. The Land Stewardship Associate is a full-time position that reports to the Land Stewardship Manager. The Associate is responsible for monitoring 100-150 conserved properties and assisting with the management of the Southern Conservation Trust’s privately owned properties.

Work is performed at an office in Fayetteville, Georgia and independently at remote field sites across the southeast U.S. Candidates must be located within two hours of Fayetteville, Georgia by the position start date. Field work is required year-round in all weather conditions, with exposure to insects, poison ivy, wildlife, and steep, rough terrain. Extensive computer use is also required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for monitoring a portfolio of conserved properties and owned properties, including,

o Conducting regular onsite monitoring visits – by foot, vehicle, and drone – and making objective observations about conditions on the property;

o Completing monitoring reports, submitting reports for review, and filing final reports in SCT databases;

o Reviewing baseline reports and maps to effectively monitor conserved properties;

o Communicating with landowners or their property managers to coordinate site visits and providing them with additional support or resources;

o Working with the Land Stewardship Manager to enforce the terms of conservation easement(s) and manage the resolution process.

• Performing other related duties to support the Conservation & Stewardship Team, including,

o Assist with ecological restoration and management of owned properties, including native plant inventories, invasive species removal, game camera deployment, boundary posting, and water quality sampling;

o Provide administrative support, including clerical filing of conservation easement and communication materials, as well as responding to digital file requests from landowner and third parties;

o Contribute content for social media and SCT newsletters;

o Participate in public outreach and volunteer events for the organization. Some weekend or evening work may be required on occasion.

o Other duties, responsibilities, and activities that will elevate SCT as assigned with or without notice.