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POSITION: Stewardship Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas
LOCATION: San Antonio
Green Spaces Alliance’s mission Our mission is to sustain the natural environment and enhance urban spaces through land conservation, community engagement, and education. It is Green Spaces Alliance’s vision to ensure that all San Antonians have access to the benefits of healthy lands, such as clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, and improved mental and physical health.
Position Summary: Stewardship Coordinator
GSA’s Stewardship Coordinator provides in-the-field and project management support to the Land Conservation and Stewardship and the Urban Land and Water (ULW) Departments. Key responsibilities
include conducting annual monitoring surveys on GSA held conservation easements and fee simple properties and coordinating stewardship activities guided by conservation plans, which are both integral to
adherence to standards that maintain GSA’s accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. This position also coordinates with the ULW community garden program to provide installation and maintenance support to GSA’s volunteer garden stewards at 28 network gardens. Coordination of both land stewardship and community garden activities will require detailed project planning and collaborating with a diversity of community volunteer groups as part of the GSA network. These efforts will also support GSA’s vision to provide opportunities for in-the-field educational opportunities for student work groups; and offers opportunities for building experience in cultivating community networks around engagement in naturebased activities.
Responsibilities
– Assists in monitoring all GSA conservation easement and fee lands, assessing each property for liabilities, changes, encroachments, and need for stewardship work
– Coordinates project activities around stewardship of GSA owned properties
– Provides coordination support for stewardship and restoration activities within GSA conservation easements
– Assists in the creation and fielding of the GSA Geospatial Decision Making tool in concert with GSA volunteer Geographic Information Systems Professionals
– Recruit and organize volunteer support as needed for stewardship workdays
– Assist with the recordkeeping of Land Conservation monitoring and stewardship activities, in keeping with the accepted standards and practices of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
– Assists in developing educational content at GSA’s Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve and other GSA special events related to land conservation activities; occasionally facilitating educational programs.
– Create and oversee a schedule of work days for assisting garden stewards with garden maintenance projects as guided by the ULW garden plan
– Assist in the development of project plans for new installations or major garden work days, to include a budget for the purchase of materials, inventory of equipment, scheduling volunteers and staff, site and work plan
– Recruit and organize volunteer support as needed for community garden workdays
– Coordinate the 3- to 4- person GSA garden apprenticeship team around garden projects
– Assist the ULW team with community engagement events and volunteer recruitment efforts to help cultivate a local network of garden support and bring meaningful connections within the community around the gardens.
Required Qualifications
● Completed coursework or hold a degree in natural resource management, environmental science, geography, or agriculture (transcripts requested)
● One year of experience in project coordination
● Experience reading and interpreting maps and surveys
● Beginner skills in ArcGIS software, GPS and map-making
● Skills in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships
● Physical ability and willingness to work outdoors, in uneven terrains; and ability to lift 25 lbs.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software
● Valid Class “C” driver’s license; access to or ownership of reliable vehicle
Preferred Qualifications
● Intermediate skills in ArcGIS software, GPS and map-making
● One year of experience conducting ecological field surveys
● One year experience in landscape or garden hardscape and bed installation
● Experience in organizing volunteer groups and planning volunteer event related work days
● Interest in regional conservation issues and urban green space planning
Terms, Compensation, Benefits
The Stewardship Coordinator position is a part-time hourly (exempt) position, with anticipated workload of an average of 20 hours per week. Work hours are flexible and based around project coordination and
scheduling, to include regular weekday hours, early evening and weekend hours.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and college transcript demonstrating coursework no later than April 10, 2025.
Email: annette@greensatx.org, include “Stewardship Coordinator” in the email subject line or mail your application to:
Green Spaces Alliance
Attn: Annette Paulin
108 E. Mistletoe Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
POSITION: Stewardship Manager
ORGANIZATION: Coastal Prairie Conservancy
LOCATION: Houston area
Since 1992, the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) has been working to protect the prairie for people and wildlife. We are a nationally accredited 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Houston, Texas, and a trusted leader in local land conservation. CPC protects over 33,000 acres across a 9-county region, and owns over 13,000 acres in Waller and Harris Counties. These lands are part of historic Katy Prairie, a prairie wetland complex supporting a large population of migratory birds and other wildlife that also supports cattle and farming.
The Stewardship Manager will have responsibility of the day-to-day management of CPC’s rangelands, farmlands, and natural areas, and will:
• Work with Stewardship and Outreach Director to manage CPC-owned properties in accordance with budget and natural resource values.
• Identify land stewardship needs, priorities, and costs for responsible stewardship.
• Oversee land management projects, including grassland restoration, invasive species control, infrastructure maintenance.
• Apply for and manage conservation cost-share programs for funding, including programs funded by federal, state, and private sources.
• Work with Stewardship and Outreach Director to develop budgets, track expenses, and ensure grant-funded expenses are submitted timely.
• Negotiate and oversee hunting, farming, and cattle grazing leases and oversee sustainable agricultural uses of Katy Prairie preserves.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in rangeland ecology, agricultural or natural resources management, biology, environmental studies, or related field of study.
• Understanding of natural coastal prairie ecosystem, including familiarity with prairie/wetland ecology, restoration practices, regional flora and fauna, and local invasive plant species, or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with United States Department of Agriculture programs administered by the Farms Services Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting or willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with the public both in writing and verbally.
• Experience with spatial mapping applications (GIS, Google Earth, Landscape, etc) and common Office software applications (Word, Excel) and willingness to learn other software.
LOCATION & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• In person on the Katy Prairie, Texas.
• Willing to work in physically demanding conditions in all weather conditions to perform essential job duties.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
COMPENSATION
• Salary commensurate with experience; range $50,000 – $70,000.
• Health Insurance, Retirement Plan Contribution, paid vacation, and CPC holidays. • As an exempt, salaried employee, no eligibility for overtime.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume in a single file PDF to info@coastalprairieconservancy.org with the subject line “Stewardship Manager.” No calls please. Candidate will be required to pass a background check and provide references upon request.
POSITION: Operations Coordinator/Manager
ORGANIZATION: Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas
LOCATION: San Antonio
Green Spaces Alliance’s mission Our mission is to sustain the natural environment and enhance urban spaces through land conservation, community engagement, and education. It is Green Spaces Alliance’s vision to ensure that all San Antonians have access to the benefits of healthy lands, such as clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, and improved mental and physical health.
Position Summary: Operations Coordinator/Manager
GSA’s Operations Coordinator/Manager is an integral team member to developing and maintaining efficient organization-wide procedures that support GSA’s programmatic and development functions. This team member works under the direction of the Executive Director to oversee highly detailed financial processes and assist with human resource support functions; and oversees financial and administrative systems that support general operational workflows. The Operations Coordinator/Manager will provide coordination support for board meetings and serve as a direct contact between GSA’s contractors and vendors, institutional funders, and organizational partners. During occasional community outreach and special events, this team member will join the entire GSA team in facilitating meaningful engagement and cultivating relationships with the San Antonio community.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial
– Coordinates with the contracted accounting team to ensure all accounts payable and receivables processes are conducted according to written policies
– Oversees processes for all incoming revenues (AR), coordinating with the program teams in appropriate allocations of revenues and with development team in gift processing integrations between the Little Green Light donor database and QuickBooks Online
– Tracks invoicing for revenues receivables, ensuring that all documentation is filed and provided to the accounting team
Collects incoming checks and cash and prepares deposits, ensuring proper deposit processing in the
QBO system
– Submits bills, expenditures, and vendor invoicing in the QBO system, ensuring proper allocations of all expenses
– Coordinates with the Executive Director and Development and Accounting teams to complete monthly reconciliations
– Assists with compilation of documentation for annual financial audit and submission of IRS Form 990
– Maintain schedule of annual insurance and accreditation renewal requirements, and support Executive Director in the assembly of documentation needs
– Provide financial reports for grant and contract requirements, and support budget preparations for grant and contract applications
– Maintains organizational files, including accounting, legal, and board documents
HR Support
– Assist the Executive Director with job posts, scheduling interviews, onboarding new employees, and updating personnel records
– Assist the Executive Director with renewal of annual staff benefits, coordinating with providers and staff to meet renewal deadlines
General Office Operations and Administration
– Oversees phone and calendar systems
– Sends, checks, and sorts mail daily
– Assist with travel arrangements for staff
– Prepares documents for board meetings
– Maintains and orders office supplies; conducts scheduling of vendors for routine maintenance office equipment, and coordinates with property owner of office maintenance needs
– Assists in organizing layout of office workspaces, purchase of furnishings and storage needs, and ensures staff helps to maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the office space and grounds
Required Qualifications
● Completed coursework or holds a degree in business administration, accounting, or related field
● Three years of experience in office operations and business practices
● Three years of experience in financial processing to include AP/AR and monthly reconciliations; and providing support in annual preparations of financial audits and the IRS Form 990
● Intermediate to advanced skills in QuickBooks Online; understanding of CRM systems
● Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a conduct financial processing and information management to high degree of accuracy
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software Preferred Qualifications
● Experience working in the nonprofit sector with an understanding of the demands of operational needs to support a small, highly productive program team
● Strong self-motivation and ability to work as a team member
● Demonstrated attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to prioritize and
problem-solve
● Experience building relationships and maintaining a positive rapport with institutional representatives, contractors and vendors, and organizational partners, donors, and volunteers
Terms, Compensation, Benefits
The Operations Coordinator/Manager position is a full-time hourly (exempt) position. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; remote working options are available on
Monday and Friday. On occasion, the position assists the GSA team in the evening or on weekends at largescale events and community outreach projects that require the entire team to facilitate.
The Operations Coordinator/Manager reports directly to the Executive Director. Compensation starting range: $20.82- $23.61 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and simple IRA with employer match (up to 3%). GSA observes 12 paid holidays. Employees accrue paid time off evenly across the year with a maximum accrual of 120 hours.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and college transcript demonstrating coursework no later than April 10, 2025.
Email: annette@greensatx.org, include “Stewardship Coordinator” in the email subject line or mail your application to:
Green Spaces Alliance
Attn: Annette Paulin
108 E. Mistletoe Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
POSITION: Ranchlands Program Manager
ORGANIZATION: Coastal Prairie Conservancy
LOCATION: Houston area
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) owns over 13,000 acres in Waller and Harris Counties, including a majority interest in the Warren Ranch, a 6,004-acre ranch. These lands are part of historic Katy Prairie, a prairie wetland complex supporting a large population of migratory birds and other wildlife that also supports cattle and farming. The Ranchlands Program Manager oversees Warren Ranch operations and assists with management of CPC’s rangelands, farmlands, and natural areas.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
CPC Preserve Management
• Work with Stewardship and Outreach Director to manage CPC-owned properties in accordance with budget and natural resource values.
• Identify land stewardship needs, priorities, and costs for responsible stewardship.
• Oversee land management projects.
• Apply for and manage conservation cost-share programs for funding, including CGRIP, EQIP, CSP, and others.
• Work with Stewardship and Outreach Director to develop budgets, track expenses, and ensure grant-funded expenses are submitted timely.
• Negotiate and oversee hunting, farming, and cattle grazing leases.
Warren Ranch
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ranch.
• Develop and implement an annual plan and budget in accordance with long-term goals.
• With support from Cattle Manager, manage a healthy and profitable cattle operation and
buy and sell cattle to optimize herd size and composition.
• Supervise and train ranch hands or contractors.
• Oversee agricultural and hunting leases.
• Ensure compliance with FSA, NRCS, and similar programs.
• Perform administrative and other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in rangeland ecology, agricultural or natural resources management, or business degree with an agricultural background.
• Familiarity with USDA programs administered by the FSA and NRCS.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting or willingness to learn.
• Understanding of natural coastal prairie ecosystem or willingness to learn.
• Experience with cattle operations preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with the public both in writing and verbally.
• Experience with common software applications (Word, Excel) and willingness to learn other software.
LOCATION & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• In person on the Katy Prairie, Texas (50% Warren Ranch and 50% Indiangrass Preserve).
• Willing to work in physically demanding conditions in all weather conditions to perform essential job duties.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
COMPENSATION
• Salary commensurate with experience; range $52,000 – $75,000.
• Housing available at quaint farmhouse on the Warren Ranch.
• Health Insurance, Retirement Plan Contribution, paid vacation, and CPC holidays.
• As an exempt, salaried employee, no eligibility for overtime.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume in a single file PDF to info@coastalprairieconservancy.org with the subject line “Ranchlands Program Manager.” No calls please. Candidate will be required to pass a background check and provide references upon request. Are you concerned that you do not meet every requirement listed? Apply! At CPC, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re interested in this position, but your experience or qualifications don’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit your application.
