{"id":7770,"date":"2019-02-25T18:38:02","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T18:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchbdev.wpengine.com\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/?p=7770"},"modified":"2019-02-25T18:38:02","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T18:38:02","slug":"summer-year-round-positions-harpswell-heritage-land-trust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/internship\/summer-year-round-positions-harpswell-heritage-land-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer &amp; year round) positions: Harpswell Heritage Land Trust"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Development Coordinator<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Application deadline:\u00a0 March 15, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Harpswell Heritage Land Trust\u2019s mission is to preserve and protect Harpswell\u2019s natural resources, cultural heritage and access to the outdoors through targeted conservation, responsible stewardship and education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the position<\/strong><br \/>\nHarpswell Heritage Land Trust seeks an experienced, motivated and capable Development Coordinator to coordinate the organization\u2019s development activities. The primary tasks include the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Work with the HHLT\u2019s Development and Campaign Committees to carry out a major fundraising campaign. This includes working closely with volunteers and staff to cultivate, educate, solicit and follow up with donors.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with the management and maintenance of HHLT\u2019s donor database.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with staff and committee members to prepare and distribute campaign and other fundraising materials.<\/li>\n<li>Research potential donors.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with setting up meetings for staff, board members and donors,\u00a0 and with follow up.<\/li>\n<li>Work with the Executive Director to build and implement HHLT\u2019s major donor program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Hours and compensation<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a year-round, 20 hour per week position. Paid vacation, holidays and sick time are provided. There are no health or retirement benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><br \/>\nThe successful candidate will effectively demonstrate the following qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>Required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communications skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience working in a non-profit development role<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of environmental conservation and a passion for HHLT\u2019s mission<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team<\/li>\n<li>Well-organized and efficient, with the ability to simultaneously pursue many priorities<\/li>\n<li>Excellent computer skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preferred:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiarity with donor research and iWave.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with the Little Green Light donor database.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with land trusts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease send a resume and cover letter by March 15, 2019 to Reed Coles at <a href=\"mailto:info@hhltmaine.org\">info@hhltmaine.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Nature Day Camp Assistant Leader<\/h3>\n<p><em>Application deadline: March 24, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Harpswell Heritage Land Trust and Nature Day Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust\u2019s mission is preserve and protect Harpswell\u2019s natural resources, cultural heritage and access to the outdoors through targeted conservation, responsible stewardship and education. Learn more at www.hhltmaine.org.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1998, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) has offered Nature Day Camp to educate and engage children with Harpswell\u2019s natural environment. Camp is held at a different Harpswell location each day, and the focus is on hands-on exploration of nature, learning and fun. For a more detailed description, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/hhltmaine.org\/nature-day-camp\/\">http:\/\/hhltmaine.org\/nature-day-camp\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is seeking an assistant leader for its Nature Day Camp program. This person will teach alongside experienced camp leaders. We prefer to find an assistant leader who is available for all four camp weeks, but will consider applicants who are available for just part of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The assistant camp leader\u2019s responsibilities are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure safety of all campers<\/li>\n<li>Provide an enriching, engaging and fun camp experience<\/li>\n<li>Be kind and patient<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with the camp leader about any issues that arise<\/li>\n<li>Attend camp orientation before the camp season begins<\/li>\n<li>With camp leader, create a schedule of developmentally-appropriate activities for campers<\/li>\n<li>Co-lead camp activities<\/li>\n<li>Debrief camp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dates, hours and compensation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both preschool and elementary camp sessions are offered concurrently during the following weeks: July 8-12, July 22-26, August 5-9 and August 19-23. Preschool camps run Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Elementary camps run Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The assistant camp leader will be responsible for all four weeks of camp \u2013 two weeks with preschoolers and two weeks with elementary school students. The assistant leader will be expected to contribute to the planning process before camp begins and should be available before and after camp each day for set up and wrap up. Compensation for the assistant camp leader is $288\/week for preschool camp and $608\/week for elementary camp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will effectively demonstrate the following qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>Required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with children<\/li>\n<li>Experience teaching about nature outdoors<\/li>\n<li>Patience, kindness and enthusiasm<\/li>\n<li>Satisfactory completion of a background check (paid for by HHLT)<\/li>\n<li>First aid and CPR training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preferred:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current or prior connection to Harpswell or the Maine coast<\/li>\n<li>Natural history knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please send a resume and cover letter, indicating which weeks you are available, by March 24 to Julia McLeod at <a href=\"mailto:outreach@hhltmaine.org\">outreach@hhltmaine.org<\/a>. You are welcome to contact Julia with questions via email or at 207-837-9613.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stover\u2019s Point Preserve Monitor (part-time, seasonal)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Application deadline: March 22, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>About Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust\u2019s mission is to preserve and protect Harpswell\u2019s natural resources, cultural heritage and access to the outdoors through targeted conservation, responsible stewardship and education. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/hhltmaine.org\/\">https:\/\/hhltmaine.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Background<\/b><\/p>\n<p>HHLT\u2019s 4-acre Stover\u2019s Point Preserve features a gravel beach, a salt marsh, and a tidal creek on Harpswell Neck. The Preserve is a popular destination for people to visit in the summer to swim, play, relax and launch small boats. Due to concerns in recent years about some visitors not following the Preserve guidelines, HHLT has decided to hire a part-time beach monitor from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2019. The role of the beach monitor is to observe and document visitor use, enforce Preserve guidelines in a polite and non-confrontational manner, and educate visitors about the sensitive natural resources.<\/p>\n<p><b>Job description<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is seeking a monitor for Stover\u2019s Point Preserve between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day 2019. Days and hours are flexible and will vary depending on weather and visitor use. The beach monitor will be supervised by the Stewardship Coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>The monitor will be responsible for the following tasks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spend at least one hour a day at the Preserve (more on weekends). Walk the entire Preserve to greet and educate visitors.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that visitors are following Preserve guidelines, particularly restrictions related to motorized vehicle use and dogs. More information about the Stover\u2019s Point Preserve and a list of visitor guidelines can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/hhltmaine.org\/get-outdoors\/stovers-point-preserve\/\">https:\/\/hhltmaine.org\/get-outdoors\/stovers-point-preserve\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Approach and greet visitors in a courteous and non-confrontational manner as a representative of HHLT.<\/li>\n<li>Answer questions about the Preserve.<\/li>\n<li>Wear an HHLT Steward t-shirt while on duty at the Preserve.<\/li>\n<li>Log the total number of people, cars, and dogs on the beach at each visit and provide weekly summaries. Document conversations with visitors or other pertinent information to help inform future management decisions. Prepare a final report at the end of the season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Hours and compensation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is a 12 hour\/week seasonal position (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day) paid at $15\/hour.<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have excellent people skills and be willing to walk the length of the Preserve and back twice daily (about half a mile). Some knowledge of Harpswell and coastal wildlife and plants is desirable.<\/p>\n<p><b>How to apply<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please send a resume and cover letter <b>by March 22, 2019<\/b> to Andrea Stevens at <a href=\"mailto:steward@hhltmaine.org\">steward@hhltmaine.org<\/a> with \u201cStover\u2019s Point Preserve Monitor\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Development Coordinator Application deadline:\u00a0 March 15, 2019 About Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust\u2019s mission is to preserve and protect Harpswell\u2019s natural resources, cultural heritage and access to the outdoors through targeted conservation, responsible stewardship and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/internship\/summer-year-round-positions-harpswell-heritage-land-trust\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":114,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-internship"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/114"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7770"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7770\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}