Are you interested in investing in the protection and improvement of local farms in your area? Are you detail-oriented, excited to learn, and organized? Do you have a passion for agricultural and land protection? Don’t mind getting out into the field, interacting with farmers, and spending time braving the outdoors? If you have a passion for the future of local farmland, you might be the perfect fit for our Monitoring Assistant position! Learn more about the ins and outs of this position below and consider applying to join our Land Protection team at Lancaster Farmland Trust.
Essential Duties:
While working closely with Lancaster Farmland Trust’s (LFT’s) Vice President of Land Protection, the Monitoring Assistant is a position within the Land Protection Department responsible for interacting with stakeholders to advance LFT’s mission. This position reports to the Vice President of Land Protection and works closely with the Stewardship Specialist and Director of Stewardship.
The Assistant is responsible for assisting with the annual monitoring of the LFT’s conservation easement portfolio. The Assistant must possess proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and a working knowledge of ArcGIS and ArcGIS online. This position will require time in the field with varying weather conditions and terrain and may require travel and occasional overnight stays outside of Lancaster County. A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required.
