Jobs

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust

Stewardship Intern - Part Time

The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is now accepting applications for a part-time Stewardship Intern for the summer of 2008. The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust permanently preserves over 560 acres of land in Cape Elizabeth on 22 individual parcels. Responsibilities for the intern will include property photo documentation, trail maintenance, natural resource data collection and mapping. Hours for the position are flexible and will include both office, and fieldwork. Some knowledge of land protection methods, or relevant experience preferred. The intern will work collaboratively with CELT Staff and Stewardship Committee members.

Applications are due by June 1st. Small stipend available.

Please Contact CELT Executive Director Chris Franklin at chris@capelandtrust.org, visit www.capelandtrust.org.

Frenchman Bay Conservancy

Trail Runner - Part Time

The Trail Runner is responsible for monitoring the condition and use of the Conservancy’s public access preserves and trails, under the direction of the Executive Director. This is a 20-hour per week position in the summer only.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring
 Visit each preserve at least twice weekly, Little Tunk Pond three times each week, including at least one weekend day each week.
 Pick up minor trash as necessary, alert staff to persistent trash accumulation
 Alert ED to maintenance needs

Stewardship
 Identify opportunities for volunteer work projects
 Coordinate volunteer stewardship events

Public Outreach
 Talk to people using the preserves and trails, providing information about the conservancy and assistance as needed and appropriate
 Collect information about who is using the preserves and levels of use

Reporting
 Submit a written report to the Executive Director each week

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 Experience in trail construction and/or maintenance
 Physical ability to hike in all kinds of weather, sometimes over rough ground

OTHER
 Must have reliable personal transportation

Applicants should call 422-2328 or e-mail: jamie@frenchmanbay.org. Please submit a resume and letter of interest by June 6th.

Kennebec Estuary Collaboration

Executive Director

The Kennebec Estuary is one of the largest estuaries on the East Coast, comparable to the Chesapeake Bay and the Hudson River. The Kennebec Estuary Collaboration (KEC) is a formal partnership between the Phippsburg and Lower Kennebec Regional land trusts for the purpose of strengthening both organizations and contributing more significantly to land conservation in the Kennebec Estuary region.

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing strategic land conservation throughout the region served by both of the participating land trusts and for increasing the professionalism of both land trusts. The Executive Director will work with each local trust’s board, the Collaboration Oversight Committee, and partner organizations and agencies.

The Executive Director supervises staff and reports to the Chair of the KEC Oversight Committee, who will consult regularly with the board presidents of the PLT and LKRLT when evaluating job performance. The position requires some field work. The position is based at the KEC office in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. The Executive Director is required to provide his/her own transportation and will be reimbursed for work-related travel at the IRS rate.

This is a full-time, salaried position. Evening and weekend work occasionally may be required. Salary will be commensurate with experience, with benefits. Successful candidate will have a proven track record in project management, initiating and carrying out land protection projects, and in grant writing and grants management; a strong commitment to the protection of the unique ecological, scenic and diminishing natural resources of the Kennebec Estuary; and the ability to motivate, train and manage staff and volunteers and to understand and balance the interests and expectations of the participating organizations.

Qualifications include: four-year degree or equivalent in natural resources or related field; experience managing staff; an ability to interact well with a wide variety of people, including landowners, government officials, the press, donors, the general public, and diverse boards of directors; attention to detail and excellent written and organizational skills; ability to work independently; and an ability to meet deadlines and achieve ambitious goals. The job also requires proficiency with computer applications and office systems. This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Please send cover letter and resume by June 2, 2008 to KEC Oversight Committee by email at areiter@kennebecestuary.org (preferred) or hard copy by mail to: Executive Director Search, c/o Kennebec Estuary Collaboration, 92 Front Street, Bath, Maine 04530. For more information about the Kennebec Estuary Collaboration and/or to obtain a full job description, visit our website at www.kennebecestuary.org or call 207-442-7205.

Maine League of Conservation Voters

Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for leading the fundraising efforts of MLCV’s 501c4 and Political Action Committee, including membership building, major donor cultivation, business support and event planning. The Development Director is also responsible for MCVEF’s 501c3 foundation and major donor fundraising and for providing support to other staff and board members in their fundraising work. Required: Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising; bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; and strong communication skills including writing and public speaking.

Salary range: $36,000 - $42,000, depending on experience. Based in Augusta.
MLCV will accept resumes until May 19, 2008, or when the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, your resume and a writing sample via email or mail to:
maureen@mlcv.org
Maine League of Conservation Voters
attn: Maureen Drouin
295 Water Street, Suite 9
Augusta, Maine 04330

Full job description can be found at www.mlcv.org

Island Heritage Trust

Executive Director

Island Heritage Trust (IHT) seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead a small but ambitious non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural heritage of Deer Isle and surrounding islands. The ideal candidate should have a passion for land conservation and have excellent operations management skills to create strong partnership relationships with Board, staff, and volunteers, as well as serve as the public face of the Trust with landowners, donors, local citizens and other key constituencies, and the greater land trust community. A knowledge of program and financial development is a key component of the position including successful experience in endowment planning, individual and foundation fund-raising. Excellent written and communication skills are required. This person should have successful work experience in land conservation or a related field and have knowledge of and a commitment to the Deer Isle area. A detailed job description can be found at our website: www.islandheritagetrust.com or by contacting IHT at 207-348-2455. To apply, applicants should send a cover letter and résumé to the President at islandheritagetrust@verizon.net or P.O. Box 42, Deer Isle, ME 04627. Deadline for application April 30, 2008.

Island Institute

Fellowship Opportunities

The Island Fellows Program is one of the signature programs of the Island Institute, a nonprofit committed to sustaining the islands and remote coastal communities of the Gulf of Maine. Since 1999, the Island Fellows Program has placed over 50 recent college and master’s graduates in coastal and year-round island communities for one to two-year assignments addressing community-identified projects. The Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for recent graduates to use their skills and experience to help build sustainability within communities whose way of life and identity face many challenges: in the 19th century there were over 300 year-round island communities in Maine, today there are 15.
Applications must be received by Friday, May 30, 2008. However, applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and interviews and selections will be made on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Preliminary interviews are conducted in person in Maine (some phone interviews are possible). Top candidates are then sent to the host community to be interviewed on-island by key contacts who will be working with the Fellow.
Visit Island Institute's website for an application and further information: www.islandinstitute.org, or contact Chris Wolff, the Island Institute’s Community Development Director at (207) 594-9209, ext. 102 or via e-mail (cwolff@islandinstitute.org).

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay

Executive Coordinator

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay – an active, membership-driven grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural ecosystems of Merrymeeting Bay – seeks an Executive Coordinator/Organizer. We employ a variety of strategies to fulfill our mission, including land protection, advocacy, research, education, and membership activities.

The successful applicant will be passionate about our mission and the strategies therein. You must be able to work efficiently and independently from a home office and work under the direction of the Steering Committee overall and the Chair in particular. Applicant should live in or be willing to relocate to the Bay area.

Candidates should be experienced in foundation and non-foundation fundraising, administrative tasks, grassroots organizing and outreach. Experience in land protection, advocacy, research, and education is also desirable. Database management [Excel and Access] as well as excellent writing and verbal skills are essential. Knowledge of HTML to maintain website will be helpful.

This is a full-time position with a salary equivalent of $12 - $17 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, sick and vacation policy, and a contribution towards health care. Some evening and weekend work is required. Passion for the work and the environment are key.

Send resume, three references, and writing sample to Ed Friedman at Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, P.O. Box 233, Richmond, ME, 04357 or email to edfomb@gwi.net . Closing date March 21, 2008 or when position is filled. Electronic submissions are preferred.

More information about FOMB may be obtained from our web site at www.friendsofmerrymeetingbay.org .

Islesboro Islands Trust

Summer Land Trust Position

Islesboro Islands Trust, a successful, 23 year-old land trust in midcoast Maine, is seeking a well-rounded individual to help with our programs during the summer of 2008. This part-time, temporary position will involve environmental education, preserve stewardship, and other responsibilities. This position will begin on June 16th and continue through August 22nd when day camp programs end, with a total of 30 days of work during that time period. Half of the work days are firmly scheduled in advance. The remaining 15 days of work are relatively flexible and will be agreed upon in advance by IIT and the successful applicant.

The successful applicant will work with a staff member to organize and teach our nature day camp programs, and will also be a co-leader on both sea kayaking trips. Responsibilities will include helping with the development of day camp programs, leading games and activities, teaching sea kayaking to kids, leading overnight camping trips, maintaining a safe and respectful camp environment, and some logistical work as needed. In addition the position will assist with a wide variety of stewardship tasks. This part of the position will require flexibility, initiative, and an interest in working on a wide variety of stewardship programs.

We seek a responsible individual who is experienced working with children and able to make a commitment for the entire season. Paddling and camping experience, excellent leadership skills, and a working knowledge of the Maine outdoors are very important. Maine Trip Leader or Registered Maine Guide certification would be a big plus, as would experience with any of the stewardship tasks listed above. This position is located on Islesboro, an island community in Penobscot Bay separated from the mainland by a 20-minute ferry ride. IIT offers a competitive stipend, a great working environment, and free overnight accommodations on working days.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Islesboro Islands Trust at P.O. Box 182, Islesboro, ME 04848 or iitaaron@gmail.com. This position is open until filled.

Georges River Land Trust

Executive Director

Georges River Land Trust seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead the organization in achieving its mission to conserve and steward the natural resources and traditional character of the St. George River watershed for the public benefit. The GRLT service area encompasses river, coastal and highland landscapes of exceptional natural beauty and habitat diversity, with productive farmland, forests and fisheries. The area offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities as well as vibrant communities with rich cultural resources.

Over the last three years, GRLT has experienced dynamic growth with expanded organizational capacity and increased conservation results. Over 1500 acres of lands are now under conservation and the developing Georges Highland Path system provides over 37 miles of hiking trails connecting people with the land. GRLT is known for its inclusive approach to community involvement in conservation with a strong volunteer presence in all aspects of its programs.

The GRLT Board seeks an Executive Director who is an experienced and seasoned leader with vision, passion and a background of accomplishment in land conservation. The position requires skills in strategic thinking, financial analysis and knowledge of land conservation policies, tools and negotiation methods. GRLT seeks a professional who values and is effective in creating strong partnership relationships with board and staff, and in nurturing long-term organizational relationships with landowners, donors, local citizens, other key constituencies and the greater land trust community. Knowledge of development is a key component of the position including successful experience in endowment planning and implementation of capital campaign fund-raising. GRLT offers a competitive salary and benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants may email cover letter and resume to: info@grlt.org. The GRLT office is located at 8 North Main Street, Suite 200, Rockland, ME 04841.