Land Steward

Land Steward Role – Permanent

Green Forest is a non‑profit nature sanctuary. The Land Steward is the sanctuary’s caretaker, the primary individual who plans, executes, and monitors restoration progress on the grounds. The position is largely solo, with support from the Managing Restoration Ecologist, the Consulting Restoration Ecologist, and the Board of Directors.

As a Land Steward you will develop a close connection with the plants and animals, plan each work day, and take satisfaction in completing tasks. The role requires outdoor work year‑round, often in challenging weather conditions.

• Implementation of the Annual Work Plan
  • Assist the Managing Restoration Ecologist in drafting and updating the Annual Work Plan.
  • Update work completed on a daily basis.
  • Adjust the daily work to accommodate weather, equipment issues, and urgent changes.
  • Complete daily planned work efficiently and per Annual Work Plan dates assigned.
• Pay attention to the status of each property in ways that are not specific to the day’s work plan. This may lead to work plan changes, ad‑hoc field work, and input for planning the Annual Work Plan.
• Non‑Negotiable Activities
  • Achieve the planned results scheduled for each property.
  • Make good use of his/her time and the time of any seasonal helper.
  • Use the time‑keeping tool (Clockshark) and mapping tool as required.
  • Follow standard practices when there are safety concerns.
  • Grow skills and natural history knowledge.
• Primary Activities and Responsibilities
  • Confer with the Managing Restoration Ecologist at least bi‑weekly to adjust and prioritize the upcoming two weeks activities per the Annual Work Plan.
  • Record all work completed daily (Clockshark).
  • Get the scheduled work done including dealing with the unforeseen.
  • Repair and keep equipment in good working order.

• Likes to work independently.
• Physically able to be active for long days.

• Driver’s License
• Wis Pesticide Applicator License Cat 6 Right‑of‑ways and Natural Areas (can be completed after hiring).

• All day walking
• Lift 80‑100 lbs rarely, carry 30‑50 lbs occasionally, and carry 10‑30 lbs often.
• Herbicide Applicator Certification to be completed within 6 months.

No overnight travel. Work starts when LS arrives at the work site; no travel allowance.

Smartphone and other mobile communication tools, data capture devices, and a home computer with Internet to update work completed and maps.

• Salary (if full time). Part‑time hourly $28‑32.00/hr
• Typical hours—01 Mar through 15 Nov, 25 hrs/wk. 16 Nov through 28 Feb, 7‑10 hrs/wk.
• Benefits:
  None for part time.