Land Administrator jobs in Syracuse, NY

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Director of Stewardship, the Land Steward Intern will undertake monitoring, managing, and general stewardship of the Central New York Land Trust’s 56 preserves throughout Onondaga and Oswego counties. Interns must be able to be flexible in their work schedules to accommodate property emergencies and/or membership events, and be willing to travel to our various properties. Some weekend work required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist conducting preserve inspections and creating/updating preserve management plans in consultation with the Asst. Land Steward and the Director of Stewardship.
• Monitor preserves for problems as well as interact with visitors & neighbors.
• Help maintain preserve parking areas, kiosks, trails, boardwalks, and footbridges and assist in arranging for repair or replacement as needed.
• Coordinate and support volunteers in relation to work on the preserves.
• Assist with boundary marking and maintenance.
• Participate in habitat or species management initiatives such as control of non-native invasive species, grassland or shrubland management, and deer management program.
• Assist with preserve records management including input on site report, species lists, data entry, scanning documents, filing, and archiving documents of importance.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Useful Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Google applications, such as Google Docs and Drive. Knowledge of GIS and ARCMAP skills a plus!
• Time management, ability to work independently in the field, ability to respond to and carry out instructions, and problem solving in and out of an office setting.
• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner.
• Utilize planning, evaluation and research skills. Detail-oriented. Must be able to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements necessary on a regular basis:

• There may be visits to inaccessible sites by car. The employee must be able to walk the distance required across varied terrain. Some work may be performed in inclement weather including rain and wind.
• The employee must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift 50lbs. or more.
• Experience with power tools is a plus!

Reliable Transportation:

• Interns are responsible for their own transportation with a properly insured vehicle.
• Some situations may require intern to drive company vehicles. A clean driving history is required.

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience: This position is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a preference given to students looking to enter the conservation land management field. Students should be high achievers in their coursework and be willing to provide a resume and references.

Additional Internship Information:

• Internship period: June-August; (240 hours total) Start & End dates are flexible.
• Approximate hours per week: 20-24 (approx. 10 weeks)
• Internship location: 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road, Manlius with workdays throughout
• Onondaga and Oswego County.
• The hourly wage for this position is $16 per hour.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person