Seasonal Stewardship Coordinator

Sebasticook Regional Land Trust

Opening posted: 04/20/2026 | Expires: 04/30/2026

The Seasonal Stewardship Coordinator supports trail construction and maintenance, habitat restoration, and volunteer coordination, among a range of tasks related to management of Sebasticook Regional Land Trust conservation lands. This is a temporary, seasonal full-time position to start early to mid-May and end in mid-September (start and end dates are flexible). As funding allows, we may extend the length of the position and expand upon the task list if agreeable to both parties.

Hours: 32-40 hours per week (negotiable)

Location: Conservation areas throughout the Sebasticook River watershed, but the majority of work will take place in the Unity/Burnham area. Our office is located in Thorndike, Maine.

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

Conduct general, seasonally relevant stewardship activities across all preserves, and activities specific to Forest Management Plan implementation per NRCS grant related to habitat restoration. This may include trail layout, design, rerouting, and building new trails; conducting routine trail maintenance, using power tools, hand tools, and other equipment; and assisting with land management including invasive plant removal and management and tree or shrub planting.
Assist with ongoing signage and wayfinding improvements, which may include working with volunteers to construct kiosks, benches, and trail signs.
Plan, organize, and lead groups of volunteers to complete various stewardship projects (e.g. trail maintenance and construction, invasive plant identification and mechanical removal).
Contribute to volunteer recruitment and outreach programs.
Other related tasks as assigned (e.g. boundary/easement monitoring, generating social media content).
Attend stewardship meetings and monthly volunteer workday (last Sunday of the month), and one additional weekly workday as determined with the stewardship committee.

Job Requirements: The stewardship coordinator position requires comfort working outdoors, experience with safe operation of tools and equipment used for land management, proven ability to do physical work, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, creative thinking and problem-solving, and dependability. Computer skills, reliable transportation, and prior experience in land conservation, land management, trail work, or related fields are required. Please see the full job description on our website for more information and how to apply.