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KENNEBEC LAND TRUST OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic full time Operations Coordinator to join our team. This position provides essential support to the KLT staff and board by managing financial and administrative tasks, maintaining records, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth operations across many areas of the organization’s conservation mission including public and volunteer communications. The role requires a detail oriented, thoughtful, and team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for conservation. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director, Membership and Communications Coordinator, and KLT Treasurer.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Financial: Ensure timely and accurate financial management; deposit and reconcile weekly donations; process invoices and prepare checks in QuickBooks;
Programs: Assist Executive Director, Membership and Communications Coordinator, and other KLT staff with land conservation, stewardship and education programs as needed;
Public outreach: Answer phone/greet visitors; assist with meetings and events; manage sales of KLT merchandise; assist with website updates; manage KLT cabin rental reservations and Baldwin Hill Conservation Burial plot sales;
Volunteer Support: Provide administrative support for KLT volunteer stewards and engage with potential new volunteers;
Office administration: Keep documents and office supplies organized and accessible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Appreciation for KLT's conservation mission
Excellent financial, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Strong writing skills
Attention to detail
Interest and ability to learn KLT's financial management systems, including QuickBooks
Basic graphic design skills (for creating signs, brochures) or willingness to learn this skill set
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Comfortable working independently as well as with a team
Ability to manage diverse tasks, effectively prioritize and manage time, and meet deadlines
HOW TO APPLY
Email a one-page cover letter, resume, and three references to: Theresa Kerchner, Executive Director: tkerchner@tklt.org
Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
Start Date: May 22, 2025
Location: Winthrop, Maine
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary range: $43,000 - 45,000
Opportunity for flex time
Appreciation for work - life balance
Generous package of benefits and annual paid time off
KLT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
2025 KLT Ronald Joseph Summer Internship
The Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) is seeking summer interns to work on trail maintenance and construction, land conservation projects, invasive plant control, educational programming, and general office work such as writing press releases and sending out mailings.
Interested applicants should be able to perform physically demanding field work, be comfortable multi-tasking in the office, be willing to learn basic plant identification skills, and have an interest in land conservation.
For other general inquires, please contact us at: info@tklt.org or 207-377-2848