Reservation Stewardship Department
The non-profit Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests seeks a candidate to fill one of our two Conservation Center Floodplain Ranger positions. Our Floodplain Rangers assist the Facilities Manager by performing stewardship and monitoring of recreational use on the 103 acre Merrimack River Outdoor Education and Conservation Area (MROECA). They also work to educate and inform the public about the property and the intended uses of the property. The successful candidate will have a background in Parks and Recreation, Law Enforcement, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Geography, or other related field.
This is a part-time temporary position based at the Conservation Center in Concord, NH from May through September. The Floodplain Rangers coordinate their schedules to provide continuous coverage during afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Random monitoring of floodplain trail system and parking areas in variable weather conditions.
- Forest Society Policy enforcement, including but not limited to:
- “Leave No Trace” Ethics Enforcement
- “No Wheeled Vehicles” Policy Enforcement
- “No Smoking” Policy Enforcement
- “Pet Waste Disposal” Policy Enforcement
- Assist with outreach and education, including guided tours and surveys
- Create and update content on social media
- Coordinate monitoring efforts with volunteer Floodplain Monitor program participants
- Perform trail maintenance and minor repairs to trail infrastructure
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications:
- Background in Parks and Recreation, Law Enforcement, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Geography, or other related field
- Highly motivated individual with an outgoing personality, strong public communication skills, and outdoor skills.
- Exhibits good judgment, self-confidence, cool headedness and common sense
- Must demonstrate competency using and maintaining hand tools and power tools
- Basic carpentry skills are a plus
- Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and a working cell phone
Benefits:
- Hourly wages ($12/hour)
- Workers compensation insurance
Application process:
If you’re interested in becoming a member of the dedicated Forest Society staff, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references by email no later than April 22, 2017 to Rita Carroll at rcarroll@forestsociety.org.
Specific questions about the position may be directed to Carl Murphy at cmurphy@forestsociety.org
The Forest Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls please.