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2014 Position Openings at North County Land Trust
325 Lindell Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
www.northcountylandtrust.org
North County Land Trust’s (NCLT) mission is to conserve the landscapes of north central Massachusetts,
within a 14 community focus area. To achieve our goal of permanent land conservation: 1) we work with
municipal departments, boards, commissions and grass roots organizations to identify and prioritize land
conservation goals; 2) we partner with other land conservation organizations and government agencies to
complete landscape scale conservation projects; 3) we work with landowners to achieve land conservation
goals that meet their needs and those of their communities; 4) we perform outreach in the form of
trainings, nature walks and environmental education programs; 5) we practice good stewardship on our
conservation land; 6) we adhere to the highest levels of professional competence in land conservation
practices.
AmeriCorps Member Eligibility Requirements
The 2014 MassLIFT program will run from September 8, 2014 through August 7, 2015.
All MassLIFT AmeriCorps members are expected to serve full-time, commit to serve for the entire eleven
month term, and complete 1,700 hours of service. The 1,700 hours includes time spent in trainings and
service with the full MassLIFT team. Weekly service averages 35 hours and commonly includes some
night and/or weekend activities.
Applicants must also meet the following AmeriCorps requirements:
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a US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the U.S.
at least 18-years-of-age
a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
no more than three previous terms as an AmeriCorps member
pass a criminal history background check
If working primarily with vulnerable populations such as youth and the elderly also pass an FBI
check. (This requirement applies to MassLIFT Service Learning Coordinators.)
AmeriCorps programs provide equal employment opportunities. MassLIFT will recruit and select persons
in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, veteran status, color, political affiliation, creed, national origin, marital status, or any
other status as protected by federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applications from individuals
with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations for interviews and service upon request.
Positions
North County Land Trust will host a Regional Conservation Coordinator for the 2014-2015 Service
Year.
Regional Conservation Coordinator
MassLIFT Regional Conservation Coordinators (RCCs) help communities protect important farms,
forests, and natural areas, and urban green space by building the capacity of regional land trusts and
partnered organizations to: 1) train community volunteers and organizations in strategic landowner
education and outreach initiatives; 2) facilitate the development, completion, and implementation of
strategic conservation plans; 3) train and assist organizations in land conservation project management
steps; 4) conduct conservation needs assessments with municipal conservation commissions, open space
committees, agricultural commissions, recreation committees, and local land trusts; (5) help communities
form, strengthen and/or carry out the work of volunteer municipal boards; (6) develop and coordinate
regional conservation partnerships that share resources, educate landowners and local governments, and
collaborate on land protection projects addressing local and regional conservation needs; and (7) recruit
and manage community volunteers in support of any and all of the above listed tasks.
MassLIFT AmeriCorps members work with their supervisors to develop and carryout six or more capacity
building projects over the course of the service year. Many of these projects will involve recruiting,
training, and/or managing community volunteers. North County Land Trust has proposed the following
projects for their Regional Conservation Coordinator:
1) Engage the Fitchburg Water Commission, the Conservation Commissions of area towns
and landowners to conserve land in Fitchburg's northern and southern water supply watersheds,
located in Fitchburg, Ashburnham, Ashby, Hubbardston, Princeton and Westminster.;
2) Expand and enhance NCLT’s farmland protection efforts in Ashburnham, Fitchburg,
Lunenburg, Templeton and Hubbardston.
3) Work with the Towns of Hubbardston, Princeton and Westminster to support the conservation of
land in the Quabbin Reservoir to Wachusett Mountain (Q2W) Forest Legacy Project, by engaging
residents to support town applications for state and other grants which can be used as cost-share for the
conservation of Q2W tracts.
4) Work with the City of Gardner and Mass. Department of Fisheries and Wildlife to place a
conservation restriction on 2,400 acres of City-owned watershed land; work with the City, landowners
and conservation partners to protect land in the Bailey and Wilder Brook watersheds.
Development of these and other projects will occur during the first two months of service and consider the
member’s interests and skills.
Essential Qualifications:
• A strong interest in working with municipalities on land conservation projects
• Comfortable speaking to groups
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
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• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
Desired Qualifications:
• Computer mapping skills (GIS)
• Experience coordinating events
• Experience developing public information materials
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Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
Experience in local government and/or civic organizations
Experience in land conservation or land use planning
For questions about North County Land Trust’s Regional Conservation Coordinator position
contact Janet Morrison, Executive Director,
jmorrison@northcountylandtrust.org, 978 466-3900
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