Great news - the Conservancy is offering seasonal opportunities for the spring and summer! These internships are a chance to explore the inner workings and daily practice of land conservation. See below for more details. 

Summer 2025 position: Recreation Technician

Focus: Assisting land and recreation manager with management and monitoring of lands owned and managed by the Monadnock Conservancy.

Position Length: 225 hours, May through August; flexible hours and weekdays

Pay: $3600 ($16/hour) + mileage reimbursement

Scope of Work:

• Monitor current trails to document trail maintenance issues and assist with repairs to trails and structures
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of volunteer work days as needed
• Assist with updating of trail systems maps as needed
• Assist with monitoring, documentation, and management of other recreational activities
• Writing reports and other tasks as assigned

Background: The Monadnock Conservancy owns more than 25 properties totaling nearly 2500 acres in the Monadnock Region of southwestern NH and manages sections of popular public hiking trails in the region. We strive to provide recreational opportunities that have a minimal impact on our valuable natural resources for people of all ages and abilities. As a recreation technician, you will learn how to manage public use of conserved lands, monitor trails and property boundaries, and document human/wildlife presence and activities. You will utilize online and phone apps for fieldwork and write professional reports to inform land management efforts. NOTE: If needed, this position can also serve as an internship requirement. Speak to Janine Marr for more information. 

Desired Qualifications: Our recreation technician will have a strong interest in conservation, land management, natural resource protection, and recreation. They will have the physical ability to walk long distances to remote areas over varied terrain. In addition to trail hiking experience, our technician will have excellent off-trail navigation skills using a GPS or GPS-based phone apps, and a map and compass. We seek a team member with strong interpersonal skills, strong writing skills with an attention to detail, and an ability to work independently or collaboratively. Reliable transportation, a mobile phone, and the ability to work weekdays are required. Experience with GIS, GPS, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and map interpretation are desirable. Additional experience with chainsaw operation and safety, foot bridge construction, kayaking or canoeing, wetlands identification, and the ability to identify sensitive or rare plants and communities are a plus. While much of the work will be field-based, office space will be provided at our headquarters in Keene. Remote work and Zoom meetings will occur on a regular basis. Tools and training will be provided as needed.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Janine Marr, Land & Recreation Manager (contact information below). Position is open until filled.

Janine Marr
Land & Recreation Manager
Janine@ MonadnockConservancy.org 
603-357-0600, ext. 105

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Monadnock Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions to recruit, hire, promote, and release from employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other status protected by law.

The Conservancy recognizes and honors diverse cultures and traditions. It proactively seeks employees for all aspects of its work from varied backgrounds for the greater enrichment of the organization. It is the goal of the Conservancy to have employees, supporters, volunteers, and a board of trustees that reflect the diversity of race, ethnicity, and other demographics in our service area, and for Conservancy programs to encourage involvement of groups that are historically underrepresented in land conservation.