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Land & Boundary Steward

Mohonk Preserve
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As Land & Boundary Steward, you’ll be responsible for the patrol, maintenance, and documentation of a portion of Mohonk Preserve’s nearly 80 miles of fee property boundary, areas of the Preserve’s off-trail interior, and the conservation easements in the Preserve’s portfolio.

 

We are seeking a land protection professional with working knowledge of mapping programs and tools – current ESRI ArcGIS applications (required); other mapping tools, e.g., Gaia, Avenza, and ability to read and evaluate the landscape. The Steward will prepare written monitoring reports for all sections of fee boundary and conservation easements monitored in accordance with Mohonk Preserve and Land Trust Standards and Practices.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations:

  • Inspect, witness, document and maintain Preserve fee land boundary and other land parcel lines to affirm actual boundaries with historic/legal records, and to prevent unauthorized trespass, occupancy, or other encroachment.
  • Prepare written monitoring and/or baseline data reports for fee-owned lands and conservation easements of the Mohonk Preserve in accordance with Land Trust Standards and Practices.
  • Conduct site visits and prepare documentation to support conservation initiatives.
  • Assist with maintenance and management of property files, survey files, and GIS data.

What You’ll Bring:

At Mohonk Preserve, our priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have a less traditional background.

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Land and Natural Resource Management, Forestry or other related fields of study OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Working knowledge of mapping programs and tools – current ESRI ArcGIS applications required 
  • Ability to read and evaluate the landscape
  • Ability to effectively use map and compass, land surveys and aerial photos for navigation and interpretation of the landscape
  • Ability to use technological tools for fieldwork
  • Commitment to ensuring that all people are respected and welcomed at Mohonk Preserve
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Bonus If:
    • Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
    • Experience with a non-profit land trust or other land resource agency or comparable field of work
    • Knowledge of Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards and Practices
    • Knowledge base of the natural and cultural history of the region

 

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to traverse and navigate deep, backcountry, off-trail land conditions of varying, sometimes extremely rugged, mountain terrain while carrying equipment for up to 8 hours at a time 
  • Frequently works outdoors
  • May require standing, walking, hiking, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching 
  • Uses a computer keyboard, reads, writes 
  • Occasional events indoors or outdoors outside standard office hours and in other locations around the Preserve

 

Total Rewards Package:

This is a part-time, seasonal (maximum of 1040 hours), non-exempt position 

  • Hourly wage: $21.70
  • On-site housing available 
  • Mohonk Preserve membership for duration of the position
  • Access to lands and some activities of Mohonk Mountain House resort

 

Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent upon a variety of factors including employment status.

 

Location:

Mohonk Preserve’s main offices are located at our Visitor Center in Gardiner, NY. This position will be based out of the Preserve’s Daniel Smiley Research Center (DSRC) on the grounds of the Mohonk Mountain House resort. Mohonk Preserve offers hybrid work schedules at this time – coordinated with their supervisor and depending on the job, staff may be able to split time working remotely, as well as in the office and in-person on the land. This position requires a minimum of three days onsite. While daily schedules are flexible, general working hours are weekdays 9am-5pm. Mohonk Preserve is a smoke-free campus.

 

How to Apply:  

Email resume and a one-page cover letter tying your experience to specifics in the job responsibilities to   landprotection@mohonkpreserve.org with the subject line “Land & Boundary Steward 2026.” 

Please attach your resume and cover letter as a single document, PDF preferred, if possible, with your first and last name as the file name (e.g., First Name_Last Name.pdf). Application deadline March 20, 2026. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Mohonk Preserve is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive and support our mission. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources.

 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Mohonk Preserve does not currently offer employment visa sponsorship.