Stewardship Field Assistant

Sudbury Valley Trustee (Sudbury Valley Trustees)

Job Description

The Stewardship Field Assistant (SFA) will assist with invasive plant control projects and property maintenance at SVT conservation lands. The position will run from April 14 to October 24, 2026.      
          
The SVT stewardship team manages 96 natural areas, totaling 2,584 acres.  The SFA will conduct manual pulling and control of invasive plants, working alone or with other staff and volunteers.  The SFA will mow trails and conduct routine trail maintenance.  The SFA will conduct annual inspections of SVT properties and complete inspection reports. The SFA may assist with other conservation land stewardship tasks as needed.  The position is supervised by the Director of Land Management. 
 
SVT will provide on-the-job training in:
  • Land trust operations
  • Invasive plant identification and manual removal techniques
  • Basic trail maintenance
  • Operation of DR Field & Brush Mower
  • Property inspections and reporting
  • Visitor outreach
 
Qualifications:
·       Eagerness to learn about land conservation and stewardship practices.
·       Physical ability to spend long hours outdoors in all weather conditions.
·       Physical ability and willingness to operate a DR Field & Brush mower.
·       Experience with basic hand tools.
·       Familiarity with invasive plant identification helpful, but not required
·       Have valid driver’s license.  SVT can provide use of the company pick-up truck for work travel. If a personal vehicle is used for work-related travel, mileage reimbursement will be provided.
·       Willingness to interact with visitors for educational purposes. Knowledge of multiple languages is a plus.
 
Application Information:
To Apply By Email
  • Send to hr@svtweb.org.
  • Use the subject line: “Stewardship Field Assistant.”
  • In the body of the email, answer the following questions:
     1) Why are you interested in this position?
     2) What related experience do you have, if any, even if not in a work setting?
  • If you have a resume, please send it as an attachment and use a filename that begins with your last name.
      
Or To Apply By Mail
  • Mail to Sudbury Valley Trustees, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
  • Include a note that answers the following questions:
     1) Why are you interested in this position?
     2) What related experience do you have, if any, even if not in a work setting?
  • Include a resume if you have one.                                    (continued)
 
Application Deadline:              February 20, 2026
 
Time Frame and Schedule:    
37.5 hours/week; 
The position will run April 14 – October 24;  
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 – 4:00 with some evenings; 
 
**SVT has flexibility with dates and scheduling to accommodate family or school schedules.
 
Compensation: $ 20.50/hour
 
Benefits: 
·       Eligible to participate in SVT’s 401(k) plan with full vesting and matching from date of hire
·       Sick leave benefit according to MA state regulations