What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitoring Assistant position at Lancaster Farmland Trust?
Are you interested in investing in the protection and improvement of local farms in your area? Are you detail-oriented, excited to learn, and organized? Do you have a passion for agricultural and land protection? Don’t mind getting out into the field, interacting with farmers, and spending time braving the outdoors? If you have a passion for the future of local farmland, you might be the perfect fit for our Monitoring Assistant position! Learn more about the ins and outs of this position below and consider applying to join our Land Protection team at Lancaster Farmland Trust.
Essential Duties:
While working closely with Lancaster Farmland Trust’s (LFT’s) Vice President of Land Protection, the Monitoring Assistant is a position within the Land Protection Department responsible for interacting with stakeholders to advance LFT’s mission. This position reports to the Vice President of Land Protection and works closely with the Stewardship Specialist and Director of Stewardship.
The Assistant is responsible for assisting with the annual monitoring of the LFT’s conservation easement portfolio. The Assistant must possess proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and a working knowledge of ArcGIS and ArcGIS online. This position will require time in the field with varying weather conditions and terrain and may require travel and occasional overnight stays outside of Lancaster County. A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required.
Specific Duties:
I. Annual Monitoring
Coordinate, schedule, and conduct annual conservation easement monitoring visits on preserved farms, including both in-person and remote inspections. Maintain databases and records related to monitoring visits and other stewardship activities.
II. Baseline Documentation / Record Keeping / GIS / Field Technology
Assist in compiling complete, accurate, and detailed baseline documentation on farmland preservation projects. Update and maintain reports on previously preserved farms. Maintain databases and records related to current and previous preservation projects.
III. Organizational Support
Aid other departments with projects and events as required. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Land Protection and/or President and CEO.
The Monitoring Assistant is expected to work 20 hours per week with the ability for some remote work and flexible hours.
It is LFT’s policy to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals. We consider relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, citizenship, marital status or domestic partnership status, labor union membership, military or veteran status, or other non-job-related criteria.
Lancaster Farmland Trust was established in 1988 by local citizens concerned about the loss of farmland in Lancaster County. LFT's mission is to: Vigorously accelerate the permanent protection and stewardship of farmland. With a vision that our farms, soil, water, and roots are protected for all. Since its inception, LFT has protected 600 farms and more than 35,000 acres of farmland – ranked #1 in Pennsylvania for farmland preservation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Briefly describe your experience using ArcGIS.
- Briefly describe any background you have with agriculture.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25