Maine Stewardship Coordinator

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

At TNC Maine, the Land Management Team’s work is spread across four strategic pillars: Integrity of Ownership, Ecological Management, Equity of Access, and Reciprocal Learning and Networking. We are looking for a collaborative team member to help us manage our conservation easement program and other administrative information systems. This work helps to strengthen and maintain the Integrity of Ownership pillar around our custodial duties as land managers and conservation easement holders, a foundational function of the land management team. Based in our Brunswick office, you’ll bring your attention to detail, your understanding of legal language and logic, and your ability to build and maintain records, files, and databases to support a close-knit team of ecological stewards caring for almost 300,000 acres in Maine.

To coordinate the conservation easement program, you’ll work with the Director of Land Management and the Land Relations Manager to develop a framework and expectations for monitoring and reporting, and work to address easement or deed restriction issues with regional land managers, legal staff, and landowners. Working with the Land Relations Manager, you will assist in directing the activities of two seasonal employees who complete much of the field monitoring of legal interest sites across the state. You will also help us manage and organize our records, files, and coordinate several other datasets using various software in support of land management activities. These systems are in various stages of development and coordination, and your creative efforts will organize and connect these datasets in existing or new frameworks to enhance transparency and support single sources of truth.

The position requires a basic understanding of natural resources management, knowledge of conservation easement stewardship practices, a strong team ethic, skills in working effectively with landowners, partners, and legal staff, and a commitment to practical solutions to conservation challenges.

The Brunswick office is the dynamic hub of TNC Maine’s many conservation programs and is full of passionate and dedicated conservation professionals working together collaboratively and across programmatic areas. The Stewardship Coordinator will be a part of the Land Management team, which consists of land managers with geographic assignments across the state, and reports to the Brunswick-based Land Relations Manager.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Supporting TNC Maine’s Land Management Team by coordinating the annual legal compliance monitoring program, and, over time, leading strategic review of easements relative to monitoring and enforcement.
• Assisting the Land Management Team by administering informational support tools and systems for stewardship staff, which may include camp lease and use agreement administration, property tax management, research permit tracking, trail visitation data, vehicle coordination, and other administrative systems, as assigned.
• Organizing and maintaining systems, records, and files in various software systems, including ArcGIS, AirTable, Smartsheet, and Microsoft programs.
• Assisting land managers by querying various data systems to provide accurate information.
• Ensuring that all aspects of our standard operating procedures (and Land Trust Alliance Accreditation requirements) are adhered to; working with land management staff and legal staff to ensure that any potential violations are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
• Responding to public inquiries via phone calls and emails about TNC lands across the state or directing these inquiries to land managers in that region.
• Coordinating land manager meetings and logistics including managing the field calendar during the busy summer season.
• Coordinating across Land Management staff and interfacing with spatial science staff to coordinate GIS needs and data, including working with our Land Asset Management System staff to support ArcGIS FieldMaps activities for land managers.
• Assisting in organizing and managing grant submissions and narrative reporting.
• Helping with ecological monitoring and other field projects as needed and as available.

This position:

• Is mainly office based with the ability to work in the field as time allows. This may involve some travel throughout the state and require occasional longer days and overnights.
• Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

We’re Looking for You:

Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy, 2.5 million acres in Maine have been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea, the Maine Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Maine unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience handling standard business communications.
• Must have valid driver's license.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relational database management and design experience or strong interest in independent study strongly desired.
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• High degree of organizational acumen—demonstrated ability for thorough attention to detail.
• Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Excellent logic and writing skills, and ability to understand legal language in and for deeds, easements, and other legal documents.
• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!