Land Stewardship Technician
Quick answer
Appalachian Trail Conservancy is hiring a Land Stewardship Technician (entry-level) to monitor and maintain the boundary lines of lands conserved for the Appalachian Trail, paying $19 - $21 per hour with 1 hour sick time per 30 hours worked.
- Role
- Land Stewardship Technician
- Organization
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Carlisle, PA and surrounding areas (VA, WV, MD, PA, NJ, NY)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $19 - $21 per hour
- Category
- Other
The role
The Land Stewardship Technician will monitor and maintain the boundary lines of lands conserved for the Appalachian Trail, performing fieldwork such as hiking, clearing vegetation, posting signs, and recording data.
What you'll do
- Perform fieldwork monitoring and maintaining the A.T. corridor boundary lines: posting signs, painting trees, finding survey monuments, and clearing vegetation with hand tools.
- Use GPS and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping applications to enter detailed monitoring data.
- Maintain tools, supplies, equipment, and program vehicles.
- Follow protocols documenting and mitigating boundary encroachment violations on the A.T. corridor.
- Lead work trips with volunteer participants, providing training and ensuring that volunteers have a safe and satisfying experience.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree, coursework towards a degree, or equivalent work experience in environmental science, recreation management, natural resources management, forestry, or a related field
- Commitment to ATC management and resource protection efforts.
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals, groups, and partners.
- Self-motivated person who works well independently and as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s cooperative management system preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
1 hour of sick time per 30 hours worked.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job will work throughout VA, WV, MD, PA, NJ, and NY.
What is the compensation?
The hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, commitment to ATC management and resource protection efforts, and proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
How do I apply?
Apply here: [Apply Here](https://www.conservationjobboard.com/seasonal-land-stewardship-technician-central-pa). When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
How to apply
Apply directly on Appalachian Trail Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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