Land Steward

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate
liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning,
to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to
educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster
in its students’ qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their
occupations, their communities, and their world.

To learn more about Lancaster, please go to https://landinlancasterpa.com

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting
for a part-time Land Steward.

Job Details:

• Location: F&M Campus – Lancaster,
  PA
• Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: 20 hours per
  week
• Reports to: Director for the Center for Sustainable
  Environment
• Department: Center for Sustainable Environment

Job Description:

The Land
Steward is responsible for the stewardship, management and will assist with program development at Franklin & Marshall’s Spalding
Conservancy. This part-time role blends active land management, community outreach, and support for academic engagement, ensuring the
preserve is ecologically resilient and aligned with F&M’s mission. Position will report to the Director for the Center for the Sustainable
Environment, and collaborate closely with Academic Affairs and Facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Land Management
  • Maintain and improve trails, clear brush, and remove invasive species using hand and power tools.
  • Monitor property
    conditions and address issues related to safety, access, erosion, and ecological health.
  • Support habitat restoration projects and
    maintain site infrastructure such as signs, boundary markers, and kiosks.
  
  
• Program Coordination and Support
  • Promote the use of the preserve for teaching, research, and student projects, collaborating with faculty and staff.
  • Assist
    in designing and planning stewardship actions, collecting ecological and cultural data, and maintaining digital records.
  • Coordinate
    logistics and follow-up for team activities, including volunteers, contract crews, and researchers.
  
  
• Community Engagement
  • Welcome and orient visitors, set expectations for responsible use, and act as a liaison with neighbors and the
    public.
  • Develop and lead volunteer activities for college students and community members, including guided tours and educational
    programs.
  • Support outreach and help foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values conservation and education.
  
  
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a
  relevant field.
• At least 1 year of experience in land management, ecological restoration, conservation, agriculture, forestry, or
  related field
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain field equipment, including a chainsaw.
• Knowledge of best
  practices in conservation land management.
• Experience with public engagement and volunteer coordination.
• Ability to work
  outdoors in all conditions as well as indoors on program planning and documentation tasks.
• Comfort with technology for
  recordkeeping, mapping (GIS), and communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including students,
  faculty, neighbors, and partner organizations.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent
upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will
coordinate these verifications.

Part-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff enjoy access to all College
facilities, including dining venues to suit all tastes, free access to recreation and fitness facilities for the employee dependent family
members, free access to College libraries, plus free or reduced access to most College performances, lectures, and events, on-site
professional development workshops, and health and wellness activities. Discounts are available on Lancaster YMCA memberships, long-term
care insurance, and the campus bookstore. Medical benefits are not available to part-time employees.

Franklin & Marshall College is
committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer,
the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity,
color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or
any other protected class.

Application Instructions:

All submitted materials must be submitted via this
online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your
application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment
indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an
application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.

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