[Michigan_LT] Position Available with Chikaming Open Lands

[Jean Brokish]

Dear Colleagues, 

Please pas this on to anyone you feel may be interested.

Thanks,
Jean

 

Chikaming Open Lands searching for Project Assistant

 

Position Overview

The Project Assistant provides technical and administrative assistance to
the growing list of conservation-related programs.  Organization is
extremely important, as is an ability to work independently, manage multiple
tasks and act as a support person for the Program Director and the Board of
Directors. 

 

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

1.	Assist with all aspects of the land and conservation easement
acquisition and stewardship program as directed by the Program Director.
This includes landowner correspondence, field visits, developing baseline
reports, drafting conservation easements, producing related maps with GIS,
easement monitoring, fee land management and title review.  
2.	Utilize tools and reports, such as the Preservation Priority Project
and Conservation Directions, to suggest items for COL's Strategic Plan,
Annual Work Plans and Budgets.    
3.	Develop and implement administrative procedures for organizing and
maintaining office records that comply with Chikaming Open Lands Policies
and the Standards and Practices of the Land Trust Alliance, and document
procedures in an Office Procedure Manual.    
4.	General office management and administrative support with
scheduling, correspondence, word processing, research, reporting, filing and
record keeping as directed by the Program Director.   

 

 

Qualifications 

Ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in related field and experience working in
a small office team environment.  Knowledge of land and water conservation
issues and prior experience with a non-profit are preferred.  Excellent
organizational skills are essential, as is an attention to detail.  Requires
excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word,
Excel, Access, Power Point.  Experience with GIS a plus.  Ability to work
occasional evenings and weekends required.  

 

 

Employment Terms

This full-time, salaried position reports to the Program Director.
Compensation will be competitive, based on qualifications and experience.  

 

 

Application due date: May 27

Submit resume and references to Program Director, Chikaming Open Lands, PO
Box 291, Lakeside, MI 49116 or by email: info at chikamingopenlands.org. 

 

 

 

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Jean Brokish

Chikaming Open Lands

PO Box 291 / 14913 Lakeside Rd

Lakeside, MI  49116

 

t: 269-469-2330   f: 269-469-2471

 

 

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