We are seeking a Director of Conservation for full-time, benefited employment. The Director of Conservation (DOC) is responsible for maintaining the Squam Lakes Association’s robust conservation efforts in the Squam Lakes Watershed. The DOC will work with the Executive Director to implement the comprehensive watershed plan launched in 2020 and supervise conservation program-specific efforts of the SLA Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC). Some of these critical duties include invasive specie management, including overseeing milfoil diving and the Lake Host program, overseeing the implementation of the LakeSmart program, and direct communication with the constituents of the Squam Lakes Association. The Director of Conservation accomplishes these conservation initiatives in collaboration with SLA staff, Lakes Region Conservation Corps AmeriCorps members, community volunteers, partner organizations, and contractors to fulfill the SLA’s conservation mission to conserve the Squam Lakes and watershed. The DOC is directly supervised by the Executive Director.
Lakes Region Conservation Corps Americorps Program
Developing skills and experience for conservation professionals.
The Squam Lakes Association manages the Lakes Region Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program, and is one of eight host sites within the program. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas.
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We're so excited to have you join us! You will receive an email a day or two before the program with details regarding location, what to bring, and safety protocols.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record
Have at least three years of teaching experience in a camp or environmental education center setting
Knowledge of natural history and/or environmental education
Previous experience working with and enjoy being with children in an outdoor setting
Ability to lead groups over rough terrain and be able to work both cooperatively and independently
Comfortable in a leadership role, have strong interpersonal skills, have an enthusiastic and positive attitude, a love of nature and have a willingness to learn.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, computer skills in areas such as word processing, spreadsheets, and a strong commitment to high quality customer service.
Experience in outdoor recreation activities (canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) encompassing strong safety ethic
Current certification in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid or an equivalent current certification is REQUIRED (we can help you obtain these)
Pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) & Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) is REQUIRED
Must be available for duration of program (6/10/2024-8/12/2024)
Schedule
This position can start as early as June 1, 2025. Must be availabe for staff training June 9–21, 2025 and camp June 23–August 11, 2025.
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some weekend days are required for all SLA staff.
Benefits
$800 per week starting salary. SLA benefits include use of canoes, kayaks, and store discounts.
JSLA Environmental Camp Leader
Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 16 years old with a clean driving record
Have an interest and general knowledge of natural history and/or environmental education
Must have previous experience working with and enjoy being with children
Experience creating fun environmental education learning opportunities is a plus
Experience in outdoor recreation activities (canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) encompassing strong safety ethic
Current certification in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid or an equivalent current certification is REQUIRED (we can help you obtain these before or during training)
Pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) & Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) is REQUIRED
Must be available for duration of program (6/9/2025-8/11/2025)
Schedule
Season begins with staff training on June 9, 2025 and ends on August 11, 2025.
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some weekend days are required for all SLA staff.
Benefits
$600 per week starting salary. SLA benefits include use of canoes, kayaks, and store discounts.
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