Stewardship Coordinator - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Stewardship Coordinator (Part-Time)
Haverford Township Parks & Recreation Department

Haverford Township is seeking a missiondriven PartTime Stewardship Coordinator to help care for our parks, trails, and natural lands while inspiring community members to get involved. This role blends handson ecological fieldwork with volunteer leadership, project coordination, and public engagementperfect for someone who loves being outdoors, values environmental stewardship, and thrives in a collaborative team setting.

This is a parttime position working four days per week, typically 8:00 AM ~ 3:30 PM, for up to 29 hours per week. Attendance at Fall/Spring Planting Days and special programming events is required.

About the Role
The Stewardship Coordinator supports Township-wide open space management and leads volunteer environmental stewardship efforts. This position plays a key role in maintaining healthy natural areas, restoring habitats, and engaging residents in meaningful conservation work. Daily responsibilities range from invasive species removal and trail maintenance to planning volunteer events and implementing site-specific land care plans.
Youll work closely with Park Maintenance, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works staff, and interact regularly with residents, volunteers, and community partners.

What Youll Do
Carry out park and trail maintenance, invasive species management, hazard mitigation, and watershed

restoration across Township open spaces.
Install and care for public green infrastructure, including rain gardens, bioswales, riparian buffers, pollinator

gardens, nomow zones, and native nooks.
Implement and update land care plans for Township natural areas.
Coordinate and support volunteers through AdoptaPark/Trail, Haverford Volunteer Corps, and school/corporate

service days.
Assist with grant writing, project management, budgeting, procurement, planting plans, and GIS mapping.
Maintain accurate records of stewardship activities, pesticide applications, project monitoring, and grant hours.
Provide gardening and horticultural support at the CREC.

What You Bring
Knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm for ecological land care, watershed restoration, conservation planning,

landscaping, and sustainability.
Bachelors degree in environmental science, conservation biology, plant science, or related field preferred (not

required).
At least 2 years of handson conservation or land stewardship experience preferred.
Commitment to safe operation of maintenance equipment (string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, brush hogs,

utility vehicles, augers, hand tools, etc.) and pesticide application equipment.
Understanding of and adherence to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols.
Strong organizational skills to manage maintenance schedules and project timelines.
Excellent communication skills for community engagement, volunteer coordination, and teamwork.
Analytical and problemsolving abilities.
Proficiency in GIS, data analysis, and design software.

Supervision & Tools
Youll work under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Director, Assistant Director, Park Maintenance Superintendent, Outdoor Reserve Supervisor, and Staff Horticulturist.
Equipment includes Township vehicles, digital platforms for conservation planning and grant management, pesticide application tools, and standard power/hand tools.

Required Certifications
PA Public Pesticide Applicator Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Chainsaw Safety Certification
Valid PA Drivers License

Physical & Work Environment
This is an active, outdoor-focused role requiring moderate physical exertion, including lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, kneeling, and working on uneven terrain. Work occurs in all weather conditionsheat, cold, mud, snowand involves travel to various Township sites. Occasional weekend events, including major planting days, are part of the schedule. The position requires patient, positive interaction with the public, volunteers, and partner organizations.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Haverford Township is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, disability, use of support animals, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.