Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Maryland-based nonprofit land trust and conservation organization, is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our organization as a part-time Urban Community Specialist to conduct outreach to historically underserved landowners, residents, and community organizations located within the Gunpowder watershed. The ideal candidate will have experience with outreach and lived experiences that bring familiarity with the historically underserved communities within the Gunpowder watershed.
This is a grant-funded internship position for 20 hours/week for six months (a total of 480 hours).
- $27/hour
- Includes nights and weekends for in-person and remote outreach
- Reimbursement of roundtrip travel mileage from home to worksite ($0.67 cents/mile)
- Training and coaching in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
Location
This position is structured to be a combination of remote and field work, focused on outreach within the Gunpowder watershed, which is located primarily in Baltimore County, with portions in Harford, Carroll, and York counties. Historically underserved communities are located primarily in the southern and more urban areas of the watershed. Travel to in-person events and meetings within the service area required. Employee must provide their own vehicle, home office, computer and reliable internet service.
Please visit our website for full job description and qualifications. Send your cover letter, resume, and three references to info@gunpowdervc.org by January 7, 2026 at 9 pm.
