Land Use Manager

Organization Overview

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) owns, protects, and stewards over 9,000 acres of land and coastal shoreline on Nantucket Island, MA, conserves the island’s rare and significant natural resources, and engages in impactful ecological research to inform resource management and further our knowledge of Nantucket’s unique ecosystems and species. NCF shares its environmental expertise with the wider community and provides educational and recreational opportunities to encourage respectful enjoyment and appreciation of its properties. For more information on NCF, its mission, and current projects, please see the Foundation’s website www.nantucketconservation.org.

Position Summary

The Land Use Manager at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation is responsible for managing land use practices to protect natural areas, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity. Key duties include monitoring land conditions, managing recreational access, enforcing rules to prevent prohibited activities, and collaborating with other NCF departments. The manager also works with the Ecology Department on invasive species management and restoration projects. Additionally, they may assist with land maintenance tasks under the Land Maintenance Manager as needed. All responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Director of Land Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

1.      Provides input with the Director of Land Management for the annual development of a Project Management Plan for Visitor Use & Engagement.

2.      Oversee and implements pertinent initiatives as described in the Project Management plan for Visitor Use & Engagement.

3.      Creates and implements initiatives for controlling and eliminating prohibited uses. (Motorcycles, Offroad Driving, Parties, etc..)

4.      Patrols and monitors use of properties by visitors. On occasion, may be asked to collect property use data.

5.      Identifies abutter encroachments and suggests plans for corrective action.

6.      Leads and supports NCF’s land management-related volunteer programs.

7.      Interact with the public to generate interest and awareness about Land Management initiatives as well as the overall mission of NCF.

8.      Coordinates with and supports Ecology department staff in invasive species management and restoration projects.

9.      Identifies and shares recommendations for trail, road, sign, fencing maintenance and restoration projects needs so they can be incorporated into the department work plan/schedule

10.   Coordinates with and supports Education and Community Outreach team to ensure that NCF properties are prepared for scheduled Summer Excursion calendar events & other outreach programming.

11.   Creates partnerships and collaborative plans with property abutting organizations on shared visitor use initiatives and prohibited use issues.

12.   Oversees and implements plans for managing single track walking and biking trails. Provides assessments and recommendations for improvement.

13.   Supervises and assigns duties to seasonal Trails Maintenance Assistant.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This is a fieldwork intensive position year-round. Applicants must be able to tolerate adverse field conditions, inclement weather and variable terrain, poison ivy, and biting insects (mosquitoes, deer ticks). Nantucket is an area with a high incidence of tick-borne disease so precautions to minimize risk are encouraged. The work involves landscape maintenance tasks, hiking, standing, bending, kneeling, and hauling equipment and supplies on a routine basis.

Dates/Hours: This is a full-time, year-round position beginning in early-mid April 2025; exact dates are somewhat flexible. Hours are 40 hours a week Monday through Friday, with daily hours 8am – 4pm. There may be times when hours vary depending on particular projects or responsibilities: early-morning and late-night fieldwork may be required depending upon data collection, weather, season, etc. Weekend work will be required for certain non-profit events.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Applicants should have a background or experience in ecology, environmental science, conservation law, or property management. Ability to work independently as well as coordinate with appropriate NCF departments to plan and initiate projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting and record keeping. A valid driver’s license is required, and the candidate must be comfortable in driving a light pickup truck during work hours. Ability to work well as a team member and manage seasonal staff.

Desired Qualifications: Experience or an interest in learning to operate heavy equipment. Interest in pursuing additional training/education that correlates to land use and its management. Previous experience of being a supervisor.

Application Packet: consists of ONE PDF DOCUMENT INCLUDING: Cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 professional references, and an unofficial copy of your college transcripts.

For questions about this position, please contact the Director of Land Management at nlarrabee@nantucketconservation.org. Applications are not accepted at this email address.

Benefits

Wages/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience and ranges from $58,240 - $66,560 based on a 40-hour work week. Housing is provided in shared, employee house at an adjusted rate -- salary is negotiable if housing is not needed. Work-related transportation is provided during working hours. Eligible to participate in the Foundation's full-time employee benefit plans and programs (subject to required waiting periods) including group health insurance, group life and accidental death insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, 401K Plan, paid employee vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.