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Employment Opportunities with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy
Stewardship Associate/Coordinator
Based in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania (with field offices in Jeffersonville, New York and Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania) the Delaware Highlands Conservancy is an accredited land trust dedicated to conserving the natural heritage and quality of life in the Upper Delaware River region in partnership with the region’s landowners and communities. This region encompasses Pike and Wayne Counties, Pennsylvania and Sullivan and Delaware Counties, New York. Established in 1994, the Conservancy has helped to protect more than 18,900 acres throughout the region.
The Conservancy is seeking an entry-level to mid-level part-time (27 hours/week) professional to steward and monitor conservation easements throughout our service region in Pennsylvania and New York. See Job Description for more information.
Salary is dependent upon experience, starting at $30,000 based on 27 hours/week. Benefits include medical coverage, eligibility for retirement savings match, paid days off, ten paid holidays, and other benefits provided.
Position is open until filled.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions with respect to hiring are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or disability. Decisions are made solely upon the basis of qualifications as related to the requirements of the job.
For more information on the Conservancy, please visit us online at www.DelawareHighlands.org.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
Diane Rosencrance, Executive Director
Delaware Highlands Conservancy
Van Scott Nature Reserve
571 Perkins Pond Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405
Email: Diane@DelawareHighlands.org with subject line: Stewardship Associate/Coordinator
Posted July 10, 2024
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