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<b>Vacancy Announcement</b><br>
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<div align="center"><u><b>Conservation Ranger</b></u><br>
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The Trustees of Reservations seeks a qualified individual for the
full-time, year-round position of Conservation Ranger. This full-time,
year-round position is located on Martha’s Vineyard and reports to the
Islands Regional Director. <br>
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The Trustees manage 8 properties within the Islands Region which total
some 3000 acres on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Along with these
properties, The Trustees are responsible for the administration and
oversight of 24 conservation restrictions with a total acreage of
approximately 3800 acres. These properties welcome some 180,000
visitors each year. <br>
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The Conservation Ranger has general responsibilities in the areas of
natural history interpretation and environmental education, beach
management and conservation restriction monitoring. The Conservation
Ranger works in a multi-faceted environment where they will utilize
their skills supervising beach rangers on Chappaquiddick Island,
actively interpreting the natural history of the islands for local
schoolchildren and island visitors and monitoring conservation
restrictions on the Elizabeth Islands, Martha’s Vineyard and
Nantucket. This position reports to the Islands Regional Director but
may be assigned to report on a temporary basis to the Chappaquiddick
Management Unit Superintendent from June through September and the
Education and Interpretation (E and I) Coordinator from October through
May.<br>
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Housing may be available for this position.<br>
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<b>Specific Responsibilities:</b><br>
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1. During the school year (October 15 through June 15) the
Conservation Ranger will assist the E and I Coordinator with all
aspects of the Claire Saltonstall Education Program (CSEP). The CSEP
provides environmental educational opportunities for Martha’s Vineyard
public school children to experience learning in a place-based
setting. Specific responsibilities may include teaching lesson plans
in the classrooms of K-12 as well as leading classes on the
organization’s properties on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.<br>
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2. The Conservation Ranger will conduct interpretive programming for
members and visitors on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This may
involve the planning, supervising and conducting of various natural
history tours, interpretive walks and design of passive interpretive
displays.<br>
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3. The Conservation Ranger will supervise seasonal beach rangers,
gatehouse rangers and shorebird monitors on Chappaquiddick Island.
This may include setting work schedules for rangers, enforcing property
regulations, assisting in the protection and monitoring of rare nesting
shorebirds and ensuring the smooth operation of the Chappaquiddick
Management Unit’s various functions.<br>
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4. As part of the organization’s land conservation responsibilities,
the Conservation Ranger will (1) conduct an on-site monitoring visit
for each of the 29 properties subject to a TTOR Conservation
Restriction on Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and the Elizabeth Islands,
annually, (2) will work in close cooperation with the Conservation
Restriction Manager to ensure that all properties are in compliance
with the terms of the restriction and (3) assist in responding to CR
landowners concerning approvals, amendments or potential violations.<br>
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5. Attendance at workshops, trainings and relevant conferences will be
required from time to time to become familiar with new technologies,
techniques and issues in the field of environmental education, land
conservation and property management.<br>
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</b><br>
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- Works effectively as a team member<br>
- Can work independently<br>
- Ability to establish good working relationships with officials,
volunteers, property owners and visitors<br>
- Able to manage multiple tasks<br>
- Interacts effectively with the visiting public while enforcing
regulations, etc.<br>
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule<br>
- Knowledge and understanding of the natural and cultural resources on
the islands.<br>
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<b>Qualifications: </b><br>
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A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Education or Natural
Resource Management or related field is required. Knowledge of
environmental education techniques, ecological concepts, and
familiarity with New England coastal habitats is helpful. Great
energy, people skills and creativity a plus.<br>
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Applicants are encourage to submit a cover letter and resume by mail or
email to:<br>
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Christopher Kennedy<br>
Islands Regional Director<br>
The Trustees of Reservations<br>
PO Box 2106<br>
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kennedy@ttor.org">kennedy@ttor.org</a><br>
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The Trustees of Reservations is an equal opportunity employer.<br>
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5.18.2005<br>
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