JOBS

from MassLand E-News
The Newsletter of the Massachusetts Land Conservation Community
December 20, 2006
Volume 6, Number 30

1) Job Opening - Patrick Administration Accepting Resumes
2) Job Opening - Conservation Fellowships at NE Wild Flower Society
3) Job Opening - Real Estate Deed & Plan Research Internship, SVT
4) Job Opening - Membership Coordinator, Mount Grace LCT, Athol
5) Job Opening - Ass't to Advocacy Director, Mass Audubon, Boston
6) Job Opening - Ass't to Norwell Community Preservation Committee
7) Job Opening - Communications Coordinator, Harwich Conservation Trust
8) Job Opening - Endangered Species Review Biologist, NHESP, Westborough
9) Job Opening - Land Protection Ass't and Data Mgr, NH Forest Society
10) Job Opening - Development & Major Gifts Coordinator, ACE
11) Job Opening - State Wildlife Conservation Policy Specialist, NWF
12) Job Opening - Mass. Ocean Coalition Mgr, Ocean Conservancy, Boston
13) Job Opening - Development Director - Aquidneck Land Trust, RI
14) Job Opening - Jobs with Major Conservation Employers in Mass.

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1) PATRICK ADMINISTRATION ACCEPTING RESUMES

If you're interested in a job with the incoming administration of
Governor-elect Deval Patrick, visit the website ________________________________________________________________________

2) CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIPS AT N.E. WILD FLOWER SOCIETY

The Herbert J. Esther M. Atkinson Conservation Fellowship and the Lovejoy
Conservation Fellowship

The New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS) is a leader in regional plant
conservation activities. The New England Plant Conservation Program
(NEPCoP), the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) Corps, and the Invasive
Plant Atlas of New England (IPANE) programs utilize professional and citizen
volunteers to perform a variety of plant conservation activities throughout
New England. The 2007 Fellows will be involved in all three programs in a
variety of ways, from coordinating volunteers and entering data to
conducting botanical surveys, management projects, and other field actions.

Description:
The Fellows will assist in all aspects of administering the conservation
programs of NEWFS, including data retrieval from the heritage programs, data
entry, conducting training programs, obtaining landowner permission, and
sending out volunteer assignments. Additionally, the Fellows will assist in
the planning and implementation of restoration and management activities,
invasive species initiatives, general floristic surveys and PCV field trips
to botanically interesting locations throughout the region. NEWFS employs
two fellows each year.

Skills:
Candidates should have some familiarity with the flora of New England,
ecological processes and studies, excellent speaking and writing skills,
good phone skills, a willingness to call landowners, and a sense of humor.
Fellows must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species
locations. Additionally some long days in difficult situations (hot, buggy,
and wet) are required.

Bottom line:
Fellowships are full-time, six month positions. Practicum/Internship
credits are available.
Starting date: flexible, as early as March 1, but no later than June 1
Stipend: $240.00/week and housing is provided

Questions: Please email or call Ailene Kane at akane@newfs.org or (508)
877-7630 ext. 3204
Application deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2007.

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list to:
Ailene Kane, Plant Conservation Volunteer Coordinator
New England Wild Flower Society
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
akane@newfs.org ________________________________________________________________________

3) REAL ESTATE DEED & PLAN INTERNSHIP, SVT

Sudbury Valley Trustees, Sudbury, MA

Position Responsibilities:
Conduct deed and plan research necessary to complete in-house documentation
for all of Sudbury Valley Trustees¹ properties. Systematically review
in-house property files. Make notes of deeds, easements, plans and other
documents that are missing. Conduct research at corresponding registries to
acquire copies of all documentation that is needed. Enter documentation
identification and information into SVT¹s property database.

Qualifications:
Experience with deed and plan research at Massachusetts Registries of Deeds.
General knowledge of real estate transactions.
Good organizational skills and attention to details.

Research to be conducted at Middlesex South, Middlesex North and Worcester
Registries (~70% of the research will be at the Middlesex South Registry in
Cambridge).
Time Frame: Spring Semester 2007, 8 hours/week (14 weeks).
We can work out a schedule that suits our mutual needs.

Compensation: Stipend of $1,200 plus reimbursement for mileage.
The position may qualify for work study credits.
This position offers students additional experience in researching legal
land titles at the Registry of Deeds and specific experience in the details
of tracking and documenting land conservation real estate transactions.

Application:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Laura Mattei
Director of Stewardship
Sudbury Valley Trustees
18 Wolbach Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
OR Email to lmattei@svtweb.org
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4) MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR, MOUNT GRACE LCT, ATHOL

Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust is seeking a full-time Membership
Coordinator responsible for managing Mount Grace¹s membership program,
including membership acquisition plans, the membership database,
communications, media relations, and events. The Membership Coordinator
plans and implements membership tasks; is supported by the Development
Committee, and is supervised by the Director of Donor Relations.

Qualifications: commitment to land conservation; two or more years¹
membership, annual giving or development program experience; strong
database experience; computer proficiency, particularly Access and Quark (or
their equivalents); excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication
skills; attention to detail; sense of humor, and considerate friendly
manner.
Mount Grace is a regional, non-profit land trust that has been working with
landowners across North Central and Western Massachusetts since 1986 to
protect the rural, local landscape from haphazard development. Visit
<http://www.mountgrace.org> for a full position description and application
instructions (no phone calls, please). EOE. Applications accepted until
January 15th. Position open until filled.
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5) ASS'T TO ADVOCACY DIRECTOR, MASS AUDUBON

Location: Beacon Hill & Lincoln, MA
We are seeking a highly organized individual to manage the daily operations
of the Advocacy Department as an Assistant to the Director of Public Policy
& Government Relations. Major responsibilities include performing office
management and administrative duties at the Legislative Affairs Office in
Beacon Hill and Advocacy Office in Lincoln. Serve as a contact for internal
and external associations. Prepare state and federal lobbyist disclosures.
Analyze/track budget and make purchases within funding limitations.
Coordinate domestic & international travel. Track contractor billings,
reconcile problems and approve payments. Event planning for Legislative
luncheons, staff retreats and office meetings. Serve as website liaison for
department.
Qualifications: Bachelors Degree. 2-4 years of related experience preferred.
Excellent writing, computer, and verbal communication skills. Ability to
work cooperatively and independently. Familiarity with environmental issues
and interest in Massachusetts state government preferred.

To inquire about this position:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Jack Clarke
jclarke@massaudubon.org
Mass Audubon 6 Beacon Street, Suite 1025
Boston, MA 02108
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6) ADMINISTRATIVE ASS'T TO NORWELL CPC

Administrative Assistant to the Norwell Community Preservation Committee
(CPC)
Duties include:
* Attend two evening meetings per month (typically Thursdays); recording and
distributing minutes.
* Contact and arrange professional services such as land appraisals,
engineering studies, and surveys when necessary.
* Write and/or prepare grant applications and oversee grant management
should grants be awarded.
* Act as a liaison to Town Hall departments as necessary.
* Support the CPC in gathering all necessary information on project
applications.

Qualifications:
* High School graduate, Bachelor¹s Degree preferred.
* Must be able to sufficiently use MS Office software (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint).
* Must be able to communicate effectively with the Committee as well as all
others contacted in the course of work: project applicants, professional
service contractors, Town Hall employees.
* Interest in the Community Preservation Act and/or specific knowledge and
education in affordable housing, open space and/or historical resources a
plus.

The Assistant will need to work from home with his/her own computer. The job
is expected to average approximately 7 hours per week, payable at an hourly
rate of $14.46 - $18.05.

Please email resume to norwellcpc@hotmail.com
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7) COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, HARWICH CONSERVATION TRUST

Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) seeks a Communications Coordinator to
assist with its ambitious membership outreach, volunteer coordination, and
fundraising efforts. Founded in 1988 by citizen volunteers concerned with
development threats to sensitive natural resources, HCT has since preserved
over 317 acres. HCT headquarters are located in South Harwich on Cape Cod.
In 2005, HCT launched a five-year strategic plan with a goal of becoming a
land conservation leader through its enhanced program areas of land
protection, land stewardship, fundraising and educational outreach. HCT
attracted 137 new members in 2006 (49.3% increase). Full-time or part-time
applicants will be considered. Compensation commensurate with experience.
HCT is an equal opportunity employer. To receive the full job description,
please email: hct@cape.com or call 508-432-3997 and ask for Michael Lach,
HCT Executive Director. Visit <http://www.HarwichConservationTrust.org> to
learn more about HCT efforts. Thank you.

Michael W. Lach, Executive Director
Harwich Conservation Trust
P.O. Box 101
South Harwich, MA 02661
Ph: 508-432-3997
Fax: 508-432-1311
E-mail: hct@cape.com
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22) NHESP ENDANGERED SPECIES REVIEW BIOLOGIST

The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) of the
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife in Westborough , MA , is
recruiting for an ³Endangered Species Review Biologist². The Endangered
Species Review Biologist is responsible for conducting environmental impact
reviews of a variety of projects under the authority of the Massachusetts
Endangered Species Act (MESA) and the implementing regulations as well as
under the rare wildlife habitat provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act
regulations.

Duties include: (1) Provide guidance to project proponents and their
consultants and attorneys on the legal requirements of MESA and on
requirements for obtaining a Conservation & Management Permit and negotiate
terms of permits; (2) Prepare written analyses of the environmental impacts
of proposed projects on species protected under the MA Endangered Species
Act; (3) Review Environmental Notification Forms and Environmental Impact
Reports submitted to MEPA for impacts on protected rare species; more...

Preferred qualifications include: (1) Graduate degree in conservation
biology, wildlife management, zoology, botany or a closely related
discipline; (2) Previous professional experience in habitat impact
assessment, environmental law and land use regulation; (3) Academic training
and demonstrated expertise in applied conservation, especially the
conservation of endangered species and their habitats; more...

Application Deadline: 01/03/2007

This is a full-time contract position (no benefits); the annual contract is
based on 48 weeks at 40 hours per week. Please send your resume and cover
letter to: Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
Attn: Endangered Species Review Biologist
1 Rabbit Hill Road
Westborough, MA 01581

Full job description ________________________________________________________________________

9) LAND PROTECTION ASS'T & DATA MGR, NH FOREST SOCIETY

Land Protection Assistant and Conservation Data Manager

The Society for the Protection of NH Forests, the state's oldest and largest
land trust, seeks a qualified individual to assist with land transactions,
administrative tasks, and manage the Society's conservation property data
base.
Applicants should have proven skills in Access and familiarity with land
transactions and/or real estate. Preference will be given to individuals
with experience working with land trusts or other land conservation
organizations.

This is a full time position located at the Forest Society's innovative
solar and "green" Conservation Center located in Concord, NH. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. The Forest Society has a competitive benefits
package and is an equal opportunity employer.

For a copy of the full job description email LPSpecialist@forestsociety.org
or send a written request to SPNHF, Land Protection Dept., 54 Portsmouth
St., Concord, NH 03301. No phone calls please.

Website ________________________________________________________________________

10) DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR GIFTS COORDINATOR, ACE

Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) seeks a full-time Development
and Major Gifts Coordinator. Based in Roxbury, ACE is a non-profit
environmental justice organization that builds the power of lower income
communities and communities of color in New England to achieve environmental
justice. We believe that everyone has the right to a healthy environment and
to be decision makers in issues affecting our communities. ACE organizes
residents, provides legal/technical support to community groups, develops
youth leadership, and coordinates campaigns on critical environmental
justice issues.

The Development and Major Gifts Coordinator will spearhead ACE¹s efforts to
raise funds from individual donors and institutional funders (foundations,
government, and corporations). Major responsibilities include building ACE¹s
major donor base, coordinating fundraising events, providing training and
support to staff, Board, and volunteers to fundraise, and writing grant
proposals. The Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work
closely with the Membership and Communications Coordinator as part of ACE¹s
Development/Communications team.

Qualifications
* At least 2-4 years relevant experience in development, fundraising, and/or
sales.
* Proven track record in fundraising.
* Understanding and commitment to social/environmental justice and community
empowerment.
* Energy and desire to fundraise and sell ACE¹s mission and programs.
* Exceptional verbal, writing and editing skills.
* Experience in major donor prospecting, solicitation, and stewardship.
* Experience in foundation fundraising and grant writing.
* Experience in engaging, supporting, coordinating, and motivating across
staff and members.
* Solid computer skills (familiar with Word, Excel, Internet, and database).
* Team player, self-starter, quick learner, and ability to work in
fast-paced environment.
Salary: $35,000-$45,000 depending on experience, plus health and retirement
benefits.

Please send resume with cover letter by January 15, 2007 to:
Penn Loh, ACE, 2181 Washington St., #301, Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 442-3343 x224 Fax: (617) 442-2425 Email: penn@ace-ej.org
Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information, please see ACE¹s website ________________________________________________________________________

11) STATE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION POLICY SPECIALIST, NWF

National Wildlife Federation, America¹s conservation organization passionate
about protecting wildlife for our children¹s future, is seeking a dynamic
and dedicated worker to serve as Policy Specialist for State Wildlife
Conservation. Working closely with NWF¹s state affiliates, this person will
be responsible for:

* Designing and implementing NWF¹s strategies on funding for state-based
wildlife conservation, and advocating for such funding
* Building momentum behind State Wildlife Action Plans, with an emphasis on
education, training and coalition-building
* Advocacy on and analysis of state-level wildlife conservation policy

Qualifications: * Minimum six years experience in conservation policy or advocacy,
particularly at the state level.
* BA required. A major or advanced degree in environmental policy, wildlife
biology or other related topics desired.
* Knowledge and expertise on state legislatures and agencies
* Knowledge and expertise on wildlife conservation laws, programs and
policies. Familiarity with state ballot initiatives and federal budget and
appropriations processes a plus.

NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity
employer committed to workplace diversity. Please apply online Position may be based out of any of the following offices: Boulder, CO; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Ann Arbor, MI;
Missoula, MT; Austin, TX; Montpelier, VT; or Seattle, WA.
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12) MASS. OCEAN COALITION MANAGER, BOSTON

Massachusetts is poised to become the first state in the nation to mandate
the development and implementation of comprehensive ocean planning and
management, or ocean zoning, to protect state ocean waters and promote
ecologically sustainable development. Recent proposals for liquefied
natural gas terminals, sand and gravel mining, desalinization plants, gas
pipelines, telecommunication cables, and wind and tidal energy facilities
have raised numerous concerns among local, state, and federal agencies and
the general public about how to best manage the diversity of uses and the
impacts of this intensified development pressure on the marine ecosystem. In
2007, the Massachusetts legislature will again consider legislation that
would mandate comprehensive area-based management.

Basic Function: The Massachusetts Ocean Coalition Manager will plan, execute
and manage a campaign to raise public awareness and support for
comprehensive area-based management in Massachusetts. The Manager reports
to the New England Regional Director of the Ocean Conservancy and will be
supervised by a steering committee consisting of representatives from The
Ocean Conservancy, Conservation Law Foundation, and Mass Audubon. The main
focus of the position is the development of a core constituency in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts actively supportive of comprehensive,
area-based management.

Qualifications: A minimum of 3-5 years experience in Massachusetts community organizing,
public policy, or other related environmental advocacy. A mix of campaign
management and state natural resource policy experience and education is
ideal. Knowledge of and familiarity with current Massachusetts¹
conservation issues and organizations in general, and state and federal
legislative and regulatory agencies are highly desirable. Excellent writing
and communication skills and the ability to clearly translate scientific,
technical, and policy issues to the lay public and the media is required. A
demonstrated commitment to marine conservation in the public interest is a
plus.

This is a one-year contract position with benefits based out of Boston.

Applications: all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting
a resume, letter of interest, two examples of earned media coverage and
salary expectations to:
jobs@oceanconservancy.org

Attn: MRMCS, The Ocean Conservancy 2029 K Street N.W. Washington, D.C.
20006 Or send a fax to: (202) 872-0619 Attn: MRMCS
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13) DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, AQUIDNECK LAND TRUST, RI

­ ALT, a leader and established non-profit land conservation organization in
Rhode Island, seeks a full-time DD responsible for designing and
implementing an approved comprehensive development program and for
establishing and overseeing a multi-faceted communications plan. The DD
will share oversight for a major capital campaign with the Executive
Director. Must be mature and ethical and have demonstrated talents in
writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communications, and will possess
organization and management skills. Must also possess a minimum of 5 years
experience in all functional program areas (annual appeal, membership,
special events, grant writing, planned giving) and will have particular
experience with communications and capital campaign management and major
gift solicitations. A Bachelor¹s degree is required, as is computer
proficiency with donor software systems, MS Office, and desk-top publishing.
Competitive salary and benefits.

Send resume and cover letter by January 5, 2007 to:
Executive Director
Aquidneck Land Trust
790 Aquidneck Ave.,
Middletown, RI 02842
or via e-mail to tclement@ailt.org
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14) JOBS AT MAJOR CONSERVATION EMPLOYERS IN MASSACHUSETTS

Current listings on their websites.
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The Trustees of Reservations
http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/796_jobs_listing.cfm

Greater Boston
* Historic Site Ass't

Southeast Massachusetts
* Grant Writer/Coordinator

Central Massachusetts
* Superintendent

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Mass Audubon
http://www.massaudubon.org/Jobs/jobs_index.php

Advocacy - Taunton Watershed Region
* Taunton Watershed Advocate

Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
* Teacher Naturalist

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Martha?s Vineyard
* Education Coordinator II

Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Norfolk
* Sanctuary Director

Lincoln Headquarters
* Director of Human Resources
* Public Relations and Communications Manager
* Graphic Designer - 30 hours/week

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The Trust for Public Land
http://tpl.org/tier2_cl.cfm?folder_id=202

Boston, MA
* Program Associate, Conservation and Recreation Campaign (Job #1639)
* Intern, Parks for People (Job #1644)

Boston, MA or Montpelier, VT
* Foundation & Campaign Relations Manager (Job #1313A)

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The Nature Conservancy
http://nature.org/cgi-bin/zope.pcgi/careers/jobs.html

Massachusetts
* Sr. Associate Director of Philanthropy, Boston
* Associate Director of Philanthropy, Boston

Connecticut
* Major Gifts Manager, Middletown
* Philanthropy and Office Ass't, Middletown
* Saugatuck Watershed Conservation Coordinator, Weston

New York
* Executive Assistant, Albany
* Director of Preserves and Facilities, Cold Spring Harbor
* Policy Advisor, Marine/Coastal Teams, Long Island
* Senior Conservation Scientist, Rochester

Vermont
* Volunteer Administrative Ass't, Montpelier

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Appalachian Mountain Club
http://www.outdoors.org/about/employment/

Massachusetts
* Senior Staff Accountant, Boston, MA

New Hampshire
* Wilderness Education Instructor, Gorham, NH
* Customer Service Representative/Reservationist, Pinkham Notch Visitor
Center, NH

Seasonal Opportunities
* http://www.outdoors.org/about/employment/seasonal/index.cfm

Internships
* http://www.outdoors.org/about/employment/internships/index.cfm

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State Agencies
All state agency openings are listed on the "Commonwealth Employment
Opportunity (CEO)" website at:
http://ceo.hrd.state.ma.us/

Department Of Agricultural Resources
Department Of Conservation And Recreation
Department Of Environmental Protection
Department Of Fish And Game
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