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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Position Available:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Land Protection and
Stewardship Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Coalition for Buzzards Bay, Inc. (CBB) is a
private, non profit membership organization dedicated to the protection,
restoration, and sustainable use of <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>
and its 432 square mile watershed. The organization works to improve the
health of the Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research
and advocacy. Specific programs include: a <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'><a href="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ourwork/research.htm">Bay-wide water
quality monitoring program</a></span></b>; a <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><a
href="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ourwork/conservation.htm">watershed</a></span></b>
protection program supporting the conservation and restoration of important
watershed lands; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><a
href="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ourwork/education.htm">education</a> </span></b>programs
on the Bay; and a <a href="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ourwork/advocacy.htm"><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Baykeeper advocacy program</span></b></a> to support
the cleanup and protection of Buzzards Bay. The Coalition is managed by a 15
member volunteer Board of Directors which is currently supported by a full time
staff of twelve.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=bigtext style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Since 1998, CBB has
successfully accelerated land protection in the watershed in the face of strong
development pressure and has permanently preserved more than 3,500 acres of
land. Southeastern Massachusetts is one of the fastest growing regions in New
England and presently 55% of the <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place>
watershed is threatened by sprawl. CBB seeks to increase the rate of land
protection and the amount of protected land in the watershed, to pursue a
Bay-focused land protection strategy, to empower local land trusts and to
educate private landowners about land conservation. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=bigtext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Position
Description </span></font></b></strong><font size=3><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>This position will manage the stewardship of a growing
portfolio of conservation restrictions and lands owned in fee by CBB as well as
coordinate land protection activities in the town of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Wareham</st1:City></st1:place> for the Wareham Land Trust (WLT). The
full-time position will split time between the CBB office in <st1:City w:st="on">New
Bedford</st1:City> and the WLT office in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Wareham</st1:City></st1:place>.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Create baseline documentation, monitor
properties, maintain records and landowner relations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Coordinate ongoing land management activities on
protected lands. This includes conducting field work, managing
contractors and coordinating volunteers to manage vegetation, remove
debris, develop/maintain visitor parking areas, trails and signage, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Provide support to local land trusts within the
bay watershed regarding land stewardship activities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Coordinate identification, prioritization and
acquisition of land protection projects in the town of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Wareham</st1:City></st1:place>, in partnership with the Wareham
Land Trust;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Work with landowners, local town officials and
boards, state conservation agencies, and other land trusts to encourage
and support land conservation acquisitions in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Wareham</st1:City></st1:place>;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Research and pursue funding opportunities to
assist in land protection and stewardship. Coordinate and partner with
other land protection organizations and governmental agencies as needed,
assist with various project reports, budgets, documentation, press
releases and presentations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Professional
Qualifications </span></font></b></strong><font size=3><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bachelors Degree (science or resource management
desired) and minimum three years professional experience in land
conservation, natural resource management or related field. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Highly motivated and self directed with strong
communication skills and the ability to independently make informed
decisions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Direct experience with planning and
implementation of land management activities (such as trail building, installation
of signage, vegetation/tree removal & maintenance and/or landscaping).
Ability to use hand and power tools in the field will be a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Familiarity with land conservation methods and
procedures, including conservation restrictions/easements, conservation
funding sources, and real estate transactions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Strong computer and technology skills including
email/internet and Microsoft Office required. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Proficiency with GIS preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Comfortable with working in remote field
locations associated with protected natural lands.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Knowledge of communities, real estate and natural
landscape of Buzzards Bay region and <st1:place w:st="on">Southeast
Massachusetts</st1:place> desired.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=bigtext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Salary/Benefits</span></font></b></strong><font
size=3><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Competitive nonprofit salary plus benefits including
employer contributions towards Health Insurance and 401(k) Retirement plan and
access to supplemental benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=bigtext style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>To Apply </span></font></b></strong><font
size=3><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Interested applicants should respond before May 21,
2010 with a letter and resume by email to: </span></font><b><font size=4><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'><a
href="mailto:annett@savebuzzardsbay.org"><span style='font-weight:normal'>annett@savebuzzardsbay.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Calisto MT"'>Brendan Annett</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Calisto MT"'>Vice President, Watershed Protection</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Calisto MT"'>The Coalition for <st1:place w:st="on">Buzzards Bay</st1:place></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><font size=2
face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calisto MT"'>620
Belleville Avenue</span></font></st1:Street><font size=2 face="Calisto MT"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calisto MT"'>, <st1:City w:st="on">New
Bedford</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">MA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">02740</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:address><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calisto MT"'>21
Luscombe Avenue</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2
face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calisto MT"'>,
Woods <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Hole</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">MA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">02543</st1:PostalCode></st1:place></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Calisto MT"'>Tel. 508-999-6363 x.214 Fax
508-984-7913</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Calisto MT"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Calisto MT"'><a href="blocked::http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/"
title="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/">www.savebuzzardsbay.org</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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