Conservation Specialist

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Conservation Specialist

Location

481 Summer St
Ste 202
St. Johnsbury , VT 05819
United States

Description

The Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District (CCNRCD) seeks a full-time Conservation Specialist to be based out of our office in St. Johnsbury, Vermont who is positive, detail-oriented, organized, creative, and flexible.  The Conservation Specialist will lead and scale up our natural resource restoration programs, which cover a diverse range of project types including floodplain/stream restoration, wetland restoration, lake shoreland restoration, riparian buffer plantings, culvert replacements, and dam removals.  Job duties will also include activities such as planning and hosting public events; attending town selectboard, conservation commission, and/or planning commission meetings; attending/tabling at community meetings and events; and conducting targeted landowner outreach.  This position includes a seasonal mix of computer-based and field work.  More information can be found on our website, www.caledoniadistrict.org.  To apply, please send cover letter and resume in a single document to Emily Finnegan, CCNRCD District Manager, at emily.finnegan@vt.nacdnet.net.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Interviews anticipated to be held in early February 2025.  Only digital applications will be accepted without prior arrangements. 

Compensation and Benefits

This is an at-will, non-salaried position funded for 32-40 hrs per week, starting at $26.57/hr with room to increase.  Benefits and paid leave included.  

Employment Type
Full-time
Date Posted
Deadline
Rolling, interviews anticipated in early February
# of Positions Available
1
How to Apply

To apply, please send cover letter and resume in a single document to Emily Finnegan, CCNRCD District Manager, at emily.finnegan@vt.nacdnet.net.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Interviews anticipated to be held in early February 2025.  Only digital applications will be accepted without prior arrangements.