The Summer Land Steward of the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is an exempt, hourly position that is appointed by and reports to the Assistant Director/Land Steward.

The Summer Land Steward assists TILT trustees and staff to better serve its mission. During summer months, TILT expands its property management on wildlife preserve, conservation easements, and recreational facilities and trails. The Summer Land Steward’s responsibilities include: assisting staff with conservation easement management; helping to manage and maintain all TILT owned recreational facilities and trails; assisting with outreach through TILTreks & Talks and summer events; and office support. All summer staff have the opportunity to learn about the workings of a land trust, become familiar with local ecology, and gain experience in land stewardship and management techniques.

Primary Responsibilities:
I. Land Stewardship

1. Assist TILT staff with the maintenance of fee-owned preserve and conservation easement files and research
2. Assist with all aspects of summer outreach through TILTreks and TILTalks
3. Assist in the conservation easement annual stewardship and monitoring
4. Work with staff and volunteers on preserve and trail maintenance projects; marking of
preserve boundaries and trails
5. Monitor fee-owned preserves and structures for use

II. Land Protection

1. Provide support for Baseline Report /Management Plan data collection and assemble
2. Provide office administration support
3. Write news releases and related articles for media and outreach
4. Attend weekly staff meetings and take office notes

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Collect trash within preserves and along public roads adjacent to TILT properties
2. Work with volunteers on various projects as needed
3. Assist with all aspects of summer events

Qualifications:

• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Highly motivated and responsible
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Facility with reading and interpretation of surveys, assessors and topographical maps
• Interest in land conservation and management
• Interest in ecology of the 1000 Islands region and St. Lawrence River
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a good driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

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