Land Stewardship Coordinator

I. JOB SUMMARY

Main Topic: Places and Regions
Secondary Topic: Human Geography  

Overview: Land Stewardship Coordinators (LSC) build the long-term capacity of their Service Sites by creating networks of volunteers to support hands-on stewardship of community lands. They organize, train, and collaborate with municipal boards, neighborhood and civic associations, community members, youth groups, and schools to care for, improve access to, and support the long-term resiliency and sustainable use of community lands.  By providing training and organizing collaborative land-focused projects, they increase resources for community projects, demonstrate environmentally responsible land management, help individuals build skills, and nurture an inclusive sense of public ownership in the local landscape. LSCs generally spend roughly 60% of their time in the office and 40% in the field. 

Geographers at work: Human Geographers, Physical Geographers 

Recommended College Courses: Physical Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Management, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Cultural Geography 

Skills: Geographic Information Science, Cultural Geography, World Geography, Physical/Human Geography 

Occupation Group: Green Jobs

Learn more about Land Stewardship Coordinators from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Labor:

https://www.bls.gov/green/sustainability/sustainability.htm

https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2016/article/forestry-careers.htm