Help oversee the field operations of an Invasive Species Strike Team and provide targeted, organized manual labor to execute the invasive species management plan across Genesee Valley Conservancy’s preserves.

Duties

Invasive Species Management (80%)

Assist in overseeing the field operations of the Invasive Species Strike Team and removing terrestrial invasive plant species on nature preserves; responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and leading Strike Team field operations to accomplish established goals and objectives
• Using a variety of invasive species removal techniques, including hand and power tools
• Disposing of invasive plant material
• Assisting with vegetation surveys and updating invasive species management plans
• Habitat restoration work, including tree and shrub planting
• Making independent decisions based on experience and judgement

Nature Preserve Maintenance (10%)
Assist with general maintenance and improvements on nature preserves; responsibilities including but not limited to:

• General trail clearing; including weed whacking, mulching, raking, hand-sawing, etc.
• Litter pick-up and disposal

Administrative (10%)

• Work planning, volunteer coordination, data organization, and mapping via GIS ArcPro

Other

All work will be completed in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and up to standards of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Position requires independent and collaborative work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, geoscience, or other conservation-related field
• Ability to recognize New York State plant species, especially invasive species
• Ability to oversee and work with a team of 4-6 individuals
• Knowledge of computers, tablets, cameras, ESRI ArcPro, Microsoft Word/Excel
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation to be used during work. Includes transporting tools and materials to and from worksites.
• Physically fit and able to walk up to 5 miles on varied and difficult terrain with equipment

• Good interpersonal skills including writing, email, phone, and in-person communication, including public speaking

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of two or more people
• Knowledge of recommended invasive species removal techniques
• Experience conducting vegetation surveys and removing invasive species
• Experience safely using and maintaining hand tools and equipment, including power tools

Location: This position is based out of Geneseo, NY and will require travel to worksites within an approximately 30-minute drive in the Genesee River watershed.

Supervisor: Stewardship Specialist and Stewardship Director

Hours: 30 hours/week

Benefits

• Hourly wage: $23 per hour
• NYS Sick Time: accrues at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• Mileage reimbursed at federal rate for all work travel with personal vehicle
• Training as determined by Genesee Valley Conservancy

Conditions of Employment: The Employee Handbook1 lists all policies, procedures, benefits, and working conditions to be followed as a condition of employment.

Start Date: May 26th, 2026. Position runs through August 2026. Open until filled.

Application Review: Begins April 1. Applications received before April 1 are assured full consideration.

Applicants interested in being considered for both the Team Leader and Team Member positions should indicate so on their cover letter and do not need to apply to each position independently.

Classification: This is a Short-Term and Non-Exempt position

Send a cover letter and resume to:

Genesee Valley Conservancy
Attn: Hiring PO Box 73
Geneseo, NY 14454 or
hiring@geneseevalleyconservancy.org

1 Employee Handbook will be made available upon request which has complete employment details.