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Description
~ The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) was founded in 1987 as a nonprofit organization to preserve, protect, and enhance Galveston Bay, one of the world's most productive estuaries. ~
Its balanced programs in advocacy, conservation, education, and research strive to ensure that Galveston Bay remains a beautiful and productive place for generations to come.
Position Overview
GBF seeks a full-time Land Stewardship Specialist to work within our Land and Habitat Conservation Program. General duties will include assisting with conservation real estate transactions, managing property maintenance and habitat enhancement projects, stewardship of existing GBF preserves, and compliance with state and federal grant contracts.
The Galveston Bay Foundation office is located in Webster, TX, in the Clear Lake area of Houston, approximately 25 minutes south of downtown Houston.
Responsibilities
The Land Stewardship Specialist will:
- Provide assistance with and develop land conservation transactions
- Update and implement habitat management and stewardship plans
- Seek out and apply for habitat conservation and management grants
- Monitor conservation easements and draft annual reports
- Assist with habitat restoration and enhancement projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in field of study such as environmental management, natural resources management, rangeland management, wildlife biology, environmental law, or another related field
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience
- A passion for land conservation and habitat management
- Outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with staff, landowners, partners, vendors, and others; must work well in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on results
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently, once trained; track progress toward goals; efficiently manage time and meet deadlines
- Proficient use of software including MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications; health insurance and retirement savings programs are provided.
To Apply
Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter and resume by August 31, 2014.