Seasonal Stewardship Technician

Los Angeles CA

Description

Position Type: Full Time. Work hours are forty hours per week. Supervisor: Stewardship Manager The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) is a nonprofit organization, which works cooperatively with cities, property owners and environmental groups, locating funds for purchasing land, providing tax benefits for land donation, restoring habitat, and promoting the conservation of natural open space. We cover the geographic Palos Verdes Peninsula. PVPLC’s mission is to preserve land and restore habitat for the enjoyment and education of all. Job Description: The Stewardship Technician is primarily responsible for implementation of restoration projects on 15 preserve properties on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Stewardship Manager will supervise this position. This is a seasonal, hourly position. Wage is dependent on experience. Responsibilities: • aid in management of nature preserve properties, which include planting, weed control, seed collection, plant delivery, and irrigation installation and repairs; • work in native plant nursery as needed, and; • conduct other tasks as requested by Stewardship Manager. Qualifications: • valid CA driver’s license preferred; • proof of citizenship or green card required; • experience in landscape maintenance and/or irrigation work or equivalent education; • good communication skills desired; • ability to work outside, perform physical labor for short periods of time, and walk up to several miles per day over rough terrain in year round conditions; • self-motivated person who works well in a team environment, and; • knowledge of California native plants is helpful. For more information about the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, go to www.pvplc.org Position open until filled.