Earth Day
Door County Land Trust Opportunities Door County Land Trust
Earth Day, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54235
Since its inception in 1986, the Door County Land Trust (DCLT) has worked to preserve, maintain, and enhance lands that contribute significantly to the scenic beauty, open space, and ecological integrity of northeast Wisconsin. The trust has the following job opportunities:
Field Crew Lead The key area of responsibility is habitat management, restoration, and crew lead.
The key role includes leading the field crew in the successful execution of hands‑on ecological restoration activities on managed DCLT lands. This involves providing guidance and direct to the two-field crew technicians to ensure efficient and safe operations. This work comprises approximately 90% field effort and requires physical labor. The remaining 10% is allocated for logistics, maintenance, and administrative support.
Direct supervision and mentorship of the two field crew technicians during the primary 6‑month field season, including daily task organization and safety protocol enforcement.
Executing both manual and chemical control of invasive species, including herbicide application.
Operating property management equipment, such as mowers and tractors, for the prescribed mowing of prairies and grasslands.
Conducting invasive species inventories and habitat assessments using GPS units and mobile mapping applications.
Providing occasional assistance in stewardship workdays with volunteers.
Performing other manual labor necessary for land management, such as clearing trails and maintaining site infrastructure.
When field conditions limit restoration work during winter, the Lead will support the office functions including project documentation, inventory and maintenance, as well as next season planning.
This is an 18‑month contracted position beginning in spring 2026.
Seasonal Stewardship Assistant The key area of responsibility is property maintenance.
The Steward’s key role includes assisting the property and infrastructure maintenance and supporting the Stewardship program. This may include tasks like mowing trails, boundary marking, and assisting with the volunteer program.
Conduct routine and seasonal maintenance on all existing trail networks, including clearing blowdowns, brushing, and improving worn infrastructure.
Maintain and repair access infrastructure such as gates, parking areas, kiosks, informational signage, and boardwalks.
Safely operate and maintain specialized trail building equipment.
Co‑lead and potentially lead volunteer workdays, effectively delegating tasks, ensuring volunteer safety, and providing instruction on proper trail maintenance and tool use.
Monitor and address issues related to public use, seeking to enhance the overall visitor experience and adherence to Land Trust policies.
Seasonal Restoration Assistant (Two Openings) The key area of responsibility is habitat management and restoration.
The key role includes the successful execution of hands‑on ecological restoration activities on managed DCLT lands. This work comprises approximately 90% field effort and requires physical labor. The remaining 10% is allocated for logistics, maintenance, and administrative support.
Hands‑on restoration task in the field, primary focusing on invasive species removal (manual, mechanical, and chemical treatment) and native habitat enhancement.
Implement approved ecological restoration plans, including tasks related to grassland establishment.
Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment, including chainsaws, brush cutters, and tools, and potentially utility vehicles (UTVs).
Accurately collect, record, and organize field data, including GPS points, photo documentation, and progress reports related to specific grant deliverables and Land Trust goals.
These positions last six months over the growing season of 2026.
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Field Crew Lead The key area of responsibility is habitat management, restoration, and crew lead.
The key role includes leading the field crew in the successful execution of hands‑on ecological restoration activities on managed DCLT lands. This involves providing guidance and direct to the two-field crew technicians to ensure efficient and safe operations. This work comprises approximately 90% field effort and requires physical labor. The remaining 10% is allocated for logistics, maintenance, and administrative support.
Direct supervision and mentorship of the two field crew technicians during the primary 6‑month field season, including daily task organization and safety protocol enforcement.
Executing both manual and chemical control of invasive species, including herbicide application.
Operating property management equipment, such as mowers and tractors, for the prescribed mowing of prairies and grasslands.
Conducting invasive species inventories and habitat assessments using GPS units and mobile mapping applications.
Providing occasional assistance in stewardship workdays with volunteers.
Performing other manual labor necessary for land management, such as clearing trails and maintaining site infrastructure.
When field conditions limit restoration work during winter, the Lead will support the office functions including project documentation, inventory and maintenance, as well as next season planning.
This is an 18‑month contracted position beginning in spring 2026.
Seasonal Stewardship Assistant The key area of responsibility is property maintenance.
The Steward’s key role includes assisting the property and infrastructure maintenance and supporting the Stewardship program. This may include tasks like mowing trails, boundary marking, and assisting with the volunteer program.
Conduct routine and seasonal maintenance on all existing trail networks, including clearing blowdowns, brushing, and improving worn infrastructure.
Maintain and repair access infrastructure such as gates, parking areas, kiosks, informational signage, and boardwalks.
Safely operate and maintain specialized trail building equipment.
Co‑lead and potentially lead volunteer workdays, effectively delegating tasks, ensuring volunteer safety, and providing instruction on proper trail maintenance and tool use.
Monitor and address issues related to public use, seeking to enhance the overall visitor experience and adherence to Land Trust policies.
Seasonal Restoration Assistant (Two Openings) The key area of responsibility is habitat management and restoration.
The key role includes the successful execution of hands‑on ecological restoration activities on managed DCLT lands. This work comprises approximately 90% field effort and requires physical labor. The remaining 10% is allocated for logistics, maintenance, and administrative support.
Hands‑on restoration task in the field, primary focusing on invasive species removal (manual, mechanical, and chemical treatment) and native habitat enhancement.
Implement approved ecological restoration plans, including tasks related to grassland establishment.
Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment, including chainsaws, brush cutters, and tools, and potentially utility vehicles (UTVs).
Accurately collect, record, and organize field data, including GPS points, photo documentation, and progress reports related to specific grant deliverables and Land Trust goals.
These positions last six months over the growing season of 2026.
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