What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Steward position at Solano Land Trust?
Would you enjoy working outside on beautiful oak woodlands, vernal pools, and rolling hills? Are you passionate about natural resources, being outdoors, and working with a diverse team of nature enthusiasts? Would you like a position that involves hiking, off-roading, and building lasting improvements on working landscapes? Join Solano Land Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Solano County's open spaces, working lands, and natural resources for future generations.
We are seeking a Field Steward to play a vital role in maintaining and improving 12,000 acres of beautiful open space, including but not limited to restoration, vegetation management, and public access projects. The Field Steward is a key member of the Stewardship Team and supports the Resource Management & Visitor Services Program. This position is key to advancing our mission, maintaining healthy, functional ecosystems and safe and enjoyable open space parks.
The ideal candidate would have these key responsibilities:
- Support landscape and habitat maintenance on Solano Land Trust lands
- Support facilities maintenance
- Maintain and build/repair stock water and irrigation systems
- Maintain vehicles and equipment
- Support events and activities as requested
The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors in a dynamic work environment, has a passion for place and desire to work on the ecosystems that make Solano County special, and has a lifelong learning mindset. You would enjoy a position that has new projects and opportunities with changing seasons and is not repetitive. You would have the ability to work alone or in teams with similarly passionate individuals including staff and volunteers.
Our objective is to:
- Model stewardship to balance inclusive recreation and conservation
Be part of a professional and talented Stewardship Team, a division of the Resource Management & Visitor Services Program, working alongside our dedicated staff and volunteers.
Solano Land Trust offers:
- Compensation: $21.50 - $23.50/hour DOE, with opportunities for spot bonuses
- Employment Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
- Benefits: Partial employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan with a 3% match, and eleven paid holidays
- Vacation: Three weeks of vacation annually
- Work Flexibility: Site-based position working on multiple beautiful open spaces, including parks open to the public and private nature reserves. Generally M-F with the occasional weekend.
If you're excited to join a team dedicated to inspiring a love of the land and preserving it for people, food, and the environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Submit your resume to: https://solanolandtrust.org/job-board
Solano Land Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $22 - $24