The Lyme Land Trust is seeking a full-time Environmental Director

Position summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director, and in concert with the Lyme Land
Trust’s mission and strategic plan, the Environmental Director will work closely
with the Board of Directors to provide leadership in land acquisition and
protection, stewardship, management of Lyme Land Trust properties.

Major Responsibilities:
•Manage Land Trust’s fee properties and easements in cooperation with the
Preservation and Stewardship Chairs.
•Support the implementation of the overall Land Protection program, using the
Preserves’ Land Protection Policy as a guide.
• Oversee planning, operations and maintenance of Preserve property boundaries
and conservation easements in accordance with Land Trust Alliance Standards and
Practices.
• Review and manage the Preserves’ compliance with best practices required to
maintain Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Accreditation
• Perform hands-on land trust duties including preserve and easement
monitoring.
• Promote land conservation awareness within the community, build support for
projects, and participate in inter-departmental preserve initiatives
•Identify and pursue project funding opportunities, assist in land protection and
stewardship grant proposals.
• In coordination with the Stewardship Chair, oversee and update, the Land
Management Plans for the Preserves, easements and other natural resource
management initiatives.
• Perform stewardship work in close cooperation with the Stewardship Chair.
• Coordinate with the Education and Events Committee to support stewardship
events including new trail or preserve openings, educational programs and land
conservation, interpretive trails, newsletter reports ; provide site-specific support
for programs as needed.
• Directly supervise the Property and Trail Stewards, interns and volunteers.

Requirements for Position:
Education and Experience – Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree
desirable; academic and/or work experience in natural resource management, land
conservation/management, planning or related disciplines. At least five years of
experience as a leader in land acquisition and stewardship programs with non-
profit land resource agencies or comparable field work

Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of trends and national standards/practices in land trust management
• Exemplary communication abilities including written, oral, and presentation skills;
experience communicating with partner organizations; ability to negotiate
agreements
• Knowledge of field mapping, aerial photo interpretation, land survey techniques
• Ability to read and evaluate physical and cultural landscape elements
• Experience working with landowners, civic groups town, county, state agencies &
their processes
• Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate
volunteers and team player capable of working as a team member
• Ability to set and implement priorities, manage multiple projects, and evaluate
project success
• Experience with budget preparation
• Willingness to work occasional irregular hours, including weekends, evenings
and/or holidays
• Fieldwork component is significant to this position. Applicant must be able to
traverse varied terrain on foot up to 5 miles with significant elevation gain while
carrying program equipment.

Advanced Computer Skills:
• Strong experience with cartography software/hardware (eg. GPS units & GIS
software, ArcGIS)
• Proficiency in all standard office productivity software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook or similar email application) and internet research
• Familiarity with online land management software preferred

Compensation:
• Salary is $65,000-$70,000 and commensurate with experience. We offer an
excellent work environment with health benefits.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to info@lymelandtrust.org. Deadline is November 11, 2022