Application due: January 22, 2025

Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a non-profit land trust and conservation organization located in Baltimore County, Maryland,
is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our organization as an Education & Restoration Programs Assistant to support a variety of
public-facing programs in environmental stewardship, watershed restoration, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will
have experience with volunteer engagement and management, public speaking, and environmental communications. This is an ideal
opportunity for a person seeking experience with a nonprofit organization that focuses on habitat restoration, land preservation,
and environmental education.

Job responsibilities:
The candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This role requires excellent
communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Tasks include:

  • Volunteer recruitment, management, and administration
  • Streams Programs Coordination
  • Educational Workshop and Outreach Support

For full job description, visit GVC’s website:

https://www.gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/ER_Programs_Asst_position_FINAL.pdf

Position schedule, pay rate, and benefits:
• 30 hours/week, exempt employee
• $20/hour plus reimbursement of roundtrip travel mileage from home to worksite ($0.67 cents/mile).
• Nine paid holidays/year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Optional health insurance plan available
• Optional participation in MarylandSaves retirement program

Qualifications:
• Passion for environmental stewardship and community engagement
• Experience and interest in delivering educational presentations to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of watershed health and stormwater management
• Interest in building and maintaining working relationships with volunteers and community partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with data management and Microsoft Office
• Confidence in public speaking and leadership
• Time management and organizational skills to support a hybrid work schedule (time split between work from home and
various field/event/workshop sites)

Preferred candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Degree in a field such as environmental science, biology/ecology, or science communications
• At least 1 year of experience with volunteer management and administration for a nonprofit organization

How to Apply: Send cover letter with resume to info@Gunpowdervc.org by January 22, 2025.