Description: 

• Maintains all records of open space and conservation easements as required by
• Assists in budget preparation; maintains budget records, and processes vouchers for payment. Prepares monthly report of expenditures and deposits.
• Monitors bank accounts; prepares monthly status report.
• Assists in the hiring of summer help and manages their timesheets. Handles biweekly payroll filing for both self and seasonal staff.
• Deals with the public regarding conservation matters.
• Prepares agendas/minutes for meetings; distributes to commissioners and Town Clerk.
• Coordinates the open space fund drive on a yearly basis, maintains record of contributions, etc.
• Interfaces with other Town departments as necessary.
• Composes correspondence for the Commission.
• Regular attendance as required by the position including Monday and/or Wednesday evening, bi-monthly, and special meetings.
• Maintains and updates the Commission website.
• Prepares new resident welcome letters identifying nearby open space parcels and easements.

Other Duties:

• Maintains all department files.
• Prepares maps for the commission as required.
• Works with commissioners on Ranger reports.
• Helps to coordinate the maintenance of open space properties.
• Distributes Walk and the Natural Resource Inventory books as needed, and deposits funds received. Keeps a database of funds received.
• Any other duties as assigned by the commission.

Experience/Qualifications:

• College graduate with prior business or municipal experience
• Knowledge of conservation issues a
• Expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel and related programs.
• Experience with graphics programs like Paint.net
• Experience with setting up and running Zoom meetings.
• Experience with website design programs
• Excellent communication

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment with typical business Ability to sit, stand, use the computer for various data entry and website building programs. The ability to communicate with the public in-person and via email.
• Occasional field work in open spaces requires the ability to traverse uneven grounds and walk extended distances through trails.

Nonunion, Part-Time - 3 Days per Week (12 Hours) and night meetings
Salary Range: $23.00 -$25.65/hour – depending on experience  
Job Posting Date: Until Filled