Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is seeking a Senior Director of Land Stewardship to lead their land stewardship and ecological restoration programs in the scenic Driftless Area of northwest Illinois with integrity, collaboration, creativity, and insight. The Director works closely with other program directors and field staff to steward natural heritage and Indigenous cultural heritage on 2000 acres of JDCF-owned preserves and other sites in the region. The majority of the Director’s time will be spent working on office-based duties at the JDCF Office in Elizabeth, IL (or remotely as permitted by supervisor). The remainder of the Director’s time will be spent on field-based duties, including: leading or participating in prescribed burns; conducting inventories and ecological assessments; meeting onsite with property tenants, neighbors, and contractors; and assisting field staff with field work as needed. This position includes the supervision of other Land Stewardship Program employees, including four permanent staff positions, and may occasionally also supervise field-based volunteers, temporary work crews, and or interns.
Find the full job description here: https://jdcf.org/open-position-senior-director-of-land-stewardship/
JDCF’s mission is to preserve and steward land and water for the lasting well-being of all people and wildlife. They strive to achieve this mission through three primary program areas: Land Protection, Land Stewardship, and Education. Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s work in these three areas is enriched through active, ongoing, and emergent partnerships with tribal nations whose ancestral homelands include northwest Illinois. Learn more about Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation on their website.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Tom Clay, Director of Special Projects, at TClay@JDCF.org.
ORGANIZATION: The Prairie Enthusiasts
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
