Stewardship Director

Mission

The Greater Worcester Land Trust promotes the protection, stewardship, and appreciation of open space to enhance the quality of life and functioning of natural systems in Worcester and the region.

The Greater Worcester Land Trust, Inc., founded in 1987, is a strong advocate for open spaces for wildlife habitat and passive recreation in the Greater Worcester region. The Trust owns or holds legal rights to roughly 2600 acres of conservation land in 10 central Massachusetts towns. Our major initiatives and projects are achieved through the engagement of volunteers and outside partners, be they non‑profit or government agencies.

For more information about the Trust, visit our website t.org.

The Stewardship Director is a salaried, full‑time position based at the GWLT office at 4 Ash Street. It reports to the Executive Director and provides critical organizational support functions. The salary is $40,000 and includes healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

• Manage and steward the Trust’s inventory of owned lands, lands subject to Conservation Restrictions, and lands subject to easements. This involves field work, including remote locations, and inclement weather, in all seasons.
• Manage volunteers and cooperative partnerships to achieve the Trust’s stewardship, monitoring, and improvement work. This involves supervising both individuals and groups.
• Communicate digitally with membership, users, and volunteers through online social media, email, text, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Constant Contact, etc.
• Answer phones, respond to emails, and greet drop‑in visitors at the Trust office.
• Assist with grant proposals and appeal mailings, including detailed revenue tracking.
• Provide support for Trust organizational events; assist with tabling for the organization at community events.

• Prior work experience, preferably field work in a conservation context.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to operate with volunteers and in a small office environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exacting attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and self‑motivated.
• Proficiency in Google Apps, Constant Contact, and GIS (ESRI) is desired.
• Familiarity with Conservation Restrictions, CR Baseline Reports, and CR monitoring.
• Solid writing and editing skills.
• Willingness to learn Landscape App; previous experience with stewardship programs.