Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward
The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward assists the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT), Save The River (STR) and the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center (MACNC) trustees and staff to better serve their missions.
This Steward will immerse themselves in each organization and learn what it is to be an environmental steward. During summer months, all three organizations experience an influx of business as a direct correlation of the tourist season. TILT expands its property management on Signature Preserves, conservation easements, and recreational facilities and trails. STR works to protect and preserve the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education, and research. The Nature Center is dedicated to conservation and environmental education for all Park visitors.
The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward will spend three weeks at each of the three organizations, getting an incredible experience of the environmentally focused nonprofit sector and the Thousand Islands region as a whole. We envision this as an opportunity unlike any other - a true environmental internship in and of the Thousand Islands.
The Kenneth Deedy Environmental Steward is an hourly, seasonal paid position that reports to TILT’s Education and Outreach Coordinator. Pay starts at $14.50/hr. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following–
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Work with TILT staff and volunteers on stewardship projects throughout its 10 Signature Preserves, help with trail maintenance projects and provide support at TILTreks.
2. Assist STR with advocacy, education, and on-the-water programming.
3. Provide support for Nature Center Staff with various educational programs at the Minna Anthony
Common Nature Center.
Secondary Responsibilities:
1. Work with volunteers on various projects as needed
2. Provide office administration support
3. Collect trash along public roads with in the State Park, TILT properties and the river shoreline.
4. Write news releases and related articles for media and outreach
5. Assist with all aspects of summer fundraising events
Qualifications:
1. Professional attitude and demeanor
2. Highly motivated and responsible
3. Regular and consistent attendance
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Attention to detail
6. Ability to work independently and with a team
7. Interest in land conservation and management