Focus: Assist Land and Recreation Manager with monitoring and management of recreation lands owned by the Monadnock Conservancy.

Position Length: 15 hours per week, mid-April through mid-September; flexible hours and weekdays

Pay: $5400 ($18/hour) + mileage reimbursement

Scope of Work:

• Monitor trails and property boundaries to document issues and oversee trail repairs
• Coordinate and supervise volunteer workdays as needed
• Assist with updating of trail systems maps as needed
• Assist with monitoring, documentation, and management of other recreational activities
• Mark property boundaries and install signage as needed
• Write reports and complete other tasks as assigned

Background: The Monadnock Conservancy owns more than 25 properties totaling nearly 2600 acres and manages sections of popular public hiking trails in the Monadnock Region of southwestern NH. We strive to provide recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities that have a minimal impact on our valuable natural resources. As a Recreation Technician, you will manage public use of conserved lands, monitor trails and property boundaries, reroute and create trails as needed, and document human/wildlife presence and activities. You will utilize online and phone apps for fieldwork and write professional reports to inform land management efforts.

Desired Qualifications: Our Recreation Technician will have experience managing trails and recreational infrastructure and a strong interest in conservation, land management, and natural resource protection. They will have the physical ability to walk long distances to remote areas over varied terrain. In addition to trail hiking experience, our technician will have excellent off-trail navigation skills using a GPS or GPS-based phone apps, and a map and compass. We seek a team member with strong interpersonal skills, group leadership skills, strong writing skills with an attention to detail, and an ability to work independently or collaboratively. Reliable transportation, a mobile phone, and the ability to work on weekdays are required. Experience with GIS, GPS, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and map interpretation are desirable. Additional experience with chainsaw operation and safety, foot bridge construction, kayaking or canoeing, wetlands identification, and the ability to identify sensitive or rare plants and communities and invasive species are a plus. While much of the work will be field-based, office space will be provided at our headquarters in Keene. Remote work and Zoom meetings will occur on a regular basis. Tools and training will be provided as needed.