Chikaming Open Lands is seeking a full-time Stewardship Coordinator to assist with all land protection activities and participate in education and outreach programs. The coordinator will also help develop, plan and implement stewardship programs, including nature preserve management and conservation easement stewardship. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2019.
 Sharing common missions and philosophies, Heart of the Lakes, Michigan Parks and Recreation and Michigan Trails and Greenway Alliance have banned together and recently aligned themselves on several policy issues — including Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and Michigan Recreation Passport program.
“There are a lot of differences but there is so much overlap that once everyone sat in the room together it became obvious that working together is a no brainer,” said Jarosz. Keep reading... The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking applicants for two full-time positions.
The Development Director is responsible for the oversight of all LCWM annual fund, major gift, and planned giving activities and includes identifying, researching and securing funds available through individuals, foundations, and businesses. This position also oversees the development staff and all development initiatives. The Development and Events Specialist is responsible for assisting the Development Director with all aspects of organizational fundraising, with a primary focus on events and donor database management. The Specialist will also assist with any additional operational or strategic needs of the organization. Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is seeking a full-time Sign Technician to work as part of the communications team. This position will serve an eighteen-month term responsible for content creation, design, and installation of preserve and natural area signage. Applications due by June 21, 2019.
 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, on behalf of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
“And it’s not just Michiganders. People come here from all over the world because of the outdoor experiences our state has to offer." The Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry will be overseen in part by Michigan’s Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council, the first such council in the Midwest. The council makes recommendations to the DNR and the MEDC on ways to improve partnerships, attract businesses, and support conservation and public recreation assets. "With the longest freshwater coastline in the US, seven million acres of public forest, and hundreds of miles of world-class trails and trout streams, Michigan's outdoor assets support a unique Great Lakes lifestyle — and one of the larger outdoor recreation economies in the country," said Brad Garmon from Michigan Environmental Council.  And It's Rad!! When asked about the connection between outdoor recreation and conservation, Jonathan Jarosz, Executive Director for Heart of the Lakes said, "It's simple. We believe that the precedent exists for the adventurers of today to become the fiercest defenders of wild places tomorrow."
The new Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry will work to:
“The outdoor recreation economy is a massive industry, accounting for 2.2% of American GDP,” says David Weinstein, State and Local Policy Director for Outdoor Industry Association. “State offices of outdoor recreation industry actually create efficiencies within state government by breaking down silos between different agencies that have responsibilities within this sector – from outdoor recreation infrastructure to public health and wellness to economic development and more.”  As 11 other states have realized, a recreation-sector lead in state government is an important point of contact for business, NGOs, and other governmental jurisdictions, all of which are working to bolster their state’s recreation economy.
Heart of the Lakes would especially like to thank Recreational Equipment, INC., Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation, and the Outdoor Industry Association for their ongoing support and encouragement to get us to this place.
Walloon Lake Trust + Conservancy is seeking a full-time Director of Conservation Programs. The Director of Conservation Programs directly influences the Conservancy’s activities to acquire land or interests in land, oversees management of fee properties (Preserves), leads water protection initiatives, administers the conservation easement stewardship program, and assists with communications, fundraising, regional planning as well as staff and volunteer management in coordination with the Executive Director.
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking a full-time Land Protection Coordinator. The Land Protection Coordinator works with the Land Protection Director to lead land protection efforts including acquisition of conservation easements and fee simple nature preserves, coordinate with other organization and government entities on community projects, and to work with the Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist to manage issues related to conservation easement properties.
The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy is seeking a full-time Executive Director. Responsibilities include supporting and implementing the CWC’s strategic plan and associated management plans, implementing land conservation and stewardship policies and practices of the CWC, be the official representative of the CWC to develop and maintain community relations and outreach, be responsible to build endowed and designated funds by active fundraising, financially manage the CWC, and provide staff and volunteer management and leadership.
The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is seeking a part-time Land Protection Manager to help protect new properties and manage 64 currently protected properties across the UP. This position ensures the effective, sustainable management of UPLC's properties, oversees restoration-based timber management and trails program, and organizes and conducts land monitoring procedures and management practices. Applications are due by April 19th.
POSITION FILLED: The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is seeking a full-time Land Protection Assistant. The position will work with other land protection staff to conduct all phases of conservation easement, Conservancy land acquisition, community-assist projects, research and prepare grant applications, landowner outreach, and project recordkeeping. Applications are due by March 20, 2019.
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