NEFF Employment Opportunities

Opening for Two Forestry/Forest Science Interns

*Hired through the Student Conservation Association  - http://www.thesca.org - position number #10776  

The New England Forestry Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the conservation and sustainable management of the forest lands of New England. Work extends from Maine to Connecticut, with diverse forest types from northern hardwoods to pines and wetlands in rollings hills and mountains, with numerous streams and ponds. This position is designed to mentor future natural resource professionals focusing on forest conservation and management. It is structured to give exposure to a wide array of experiences in resource management  

Position Description:  Monitor conservation easements; use GPS to map boundary line locations; use photo documentation of protected properties; inspect timber harvests; take forest measurements; assist with hiking trail work and boundary maintenance; assist with public outreach.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Si Balch for more information at  sbalch@newenglandforestry.org  or (978) 952-6856 ext. 106. 

*All applicants must apply directly through The SCA (link and position number provided above). 

Volunteer Easement Monitor Job Description 

The New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) is looking for an energetic individual interested in volunteering to help monitor its conservation easements. NEFF is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and ecologically sound management of privately owned forests in New England and beyond. NEFF holds 130 conservations easements covering more than 1.1 million acres. In order to fulfill its mission and the intent of its conservation easements, NEFF must monitor these properties on a regular basis to ensure the landowners are acting in accordance with the purpose, terms, and restrictions of the conservation easements.  

The volunteer will coordinate and perform field visits to properties throughout New England and prepare written reports summarizing their visit. The volunteer will report to NEFF’s Conservation Easement Coordinator who will provide training and assistance tailored to the volunteer’s needs.

Duties

·         Perform field visits to selected conservation easements throughout New England to monitor for compliance with terms and restrictions

·         Document condition of the property using written description, digital camera, and GPS

·         Prepare reports of field visits including written description of monitoring activities, pictures, and maps

Qualifications

·         Able to walk outdoors over uneven terrain for extended periods of time in varying conditions (hot, cold, rain, insects)

·         Able to use a map, compass, and GPS to navigate through the forest and back again

·         Good organizational skills

·         Good written communication skills

·         Maintain a professional relationship with landowners and staff

·         Familiar with typical New England landscapes including tree identification

·         Familiar with typical timber harvesting methods used in New England

·         Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

·         Travel expenses will not be reimbursed but are tax deductible

Time Commitment

·         Flexible but roughly two days a month

o   Site visits will require between a half day and a full day depending on travel and size of property

o   Report preparation will require 1-4 hours per report

·         Two year position including a 6-month trial period

Please contact Chris Pryor at cpryor@newenglandforestry.org if interested or with questions.