Land Peace Foundation Job Openings
Brief Description
The position of land-based programs assistant is responsible for maintaining the
grounds and assisting with all aspects of organic farming, forestry management, and
land-based systems’ maintenance.
Sample Tasks
● Assist with forestry and farming work that involves heavy lifting on a daily basis.
We strive to use human labor rather than machinery as often as possible to
reduce our carbon impact. Heavy lifting will include trimming, cutting, and moving
large trees, as well as processing/chipping downed trees over a 200+ acre
parcel, lifting and moving rocks, carrying water, moving large amounts of soil,
etc.
● Maintaining gardens, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning and
mulching.
● Assist with planting new crops, and maintaining and harvesting existing crops,
using farming equipment such as tractors and other small machinery.
● Ensuring the maintenance of a safe work area, with clear pathways.
● Utilize safe practices while operating mowers, basic hand and power tools,
tractors, and tractor attachments.
● Assist with the building of trails.
● Preparing outdoor areas for safety in various weather conditions.
● Carry out inspections of the forest and growing areas to identify and resolve
potential issues.
● Assist building team with maintenance of buildings, when needed.
● Assist with snow and ice Removal.
● Assisting organizational staff with large events, as needed.
● Other duties as assigned by the Land-Based Programs Manager, Operations
Manager, or the Executive Director.
Qualifications and requirements
● Proficient with Chain Saw and other tree related equipment.
● Understanding of tree work safety, chainsaw safety training, or willingness to
acquire training.
● Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more repeatedly throughout the day, on a daily
basis.
● Able to comfortably perform rigorous outdoor tasks on a daily basis.
● Willing to work on their feet, outside, throughout the day, in all seasons.
● Ability to operate small outdoor equipment, such as a chipper, zero turn mower,
etc.
● Ability to think systemically and ecologically.
● Willingness to learn culturally relevant permaculture protocols.
● Willingness to adhere to the relational values of the organization as they pertain
to the land at all times.
● Knowledge of basic gardening skills, with willingness to learn more.
● Adaptability and willingness to help wherever help is needed.
● Must have respectful communication skills and be able to take direction.
● Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks.
● Ability to work additional days during events hosted by the organization.
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Driver’s license
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Ability to follow direction and to complete tasks in a timely manner
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of small engine maintenance and repair.
Ability to drive a tractor and change implements.
Construction/handy-man experience.
Trail making/maintenance experience.
Bonus: GIS mapping skills.
Land-Based Programs Assistant
Job Description
Values
Commitment to Safety
Attention to detail
Integrity
Dependability
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Line of Communication -The land-based programs assistant reports to the Land-Based
Programs Manager.
Compensation: This position is a 32 hours per week position on average, with some
additional days, hours required during events, starting salary is: $30hr, plus benefits.
If you are interested in applying please email resume to info@landpeacefoundation.org with the subject line Job application.
Brief Description:
The position of Professional Executive Assistant consists of providing competent administrative support
to the Executive Director, Operations Manager, and Land-Based Programs Manager, as needed. This will
include administrative and clerical support to ensure effective and efficient operations, high quality
desktop publishing, social media management, updated computer literacy skills, digital scheduling and
coordination, and good time management. The right candidate will be able to follow direction and work
independently and as part of a team.
Tasks
● Be the first point of contact for the organization, utilizing welcoming and respectful
communication and representing the organization in a professional manner.
● Manage an efficient flow of communication into and out of the organization.
● Provide support for all organizational programs.
● Oversee and report back on the status of projects, as assigned.
● Monitor and answer or forward, as appropriate, the Land Peace Foundation general email,
alerting the staff to any immediate or urgent matters as soon as they are received.
● Manage organizational contact sheets in a shared google drive.
● Assist with the coordination, preparation and execution of events.
● Answer phone calls and questions and provide clearly communicated notes to Operations
Manager, Land-Based Programs Manager, or Executive Director as appropriate and in a timely
manner.
● Organize and manage the company calendar and appointments.
● Email a weekly report regarding the status of assigned tasks at the end of the work week to both
the Operations Managers and Executive Director.
● Take and transcribe meeting notes.
● Organize quarterly board meetings.
● Keep board meeting minutes and disseminate them to the board for approval.
● Maintain inventory of blank documents, such as reimbursement forms/vacation requests..
● Maintain our general filing system.
● Manage communication with other vendors as assigned.
● Schedule zoom meetings for meetings, fellowship programs, and other training programs, as well
as large gatherings.
● Respond to social media inquiries in a manner that is respectful and reflective of the
organizational culture and tone.
● Assist with the maintenance of a clean workspace.
● Assist with functional set-up and break-down for events.
● Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years progressive professional experience in this role.
Driver’s license
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Passion for the mission of Land Peace Foundation
Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire others to do high quality work.
Computer Literacy, including all Google Workspace, Microsoft Office suite programs and social media platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Understanding and commitment to the mission of the Land Peace Foundation.
Compensation dependent on experience
Professional Executive Assistant
Job Description
What we are looking for:
The Land Peace Foundation is seeking an experienced Professional Executive Assistant to help
us run our diverse programs and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
We are looking for a highly competent, reliable worker and clear communicator, with substantial
experience in administrative support, and a demonstrated capacity to follow assigned tasks
through to completion.
The candidate must be available to work 3 days a week on site, in-person at Wicuhkemtultine
Kinship Community in Monroe, Maine. The primary in-person workdays for this position are
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. However, flexibility is required as there are other
days/times that will be necessary, including some weekends, to support with events. Depending
on the needs and demonstrated capacities of the applicant, there may be an option to expand
this position to fill a 4-day workweek.
Competencies
Integrity
Attention to detail.
Dependability
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Application Requirements
● Resume
● Proof of educational credentials or progressive work experience.
● Cover letter demonstrating skills and capacities as they align with the requirements of this position
Lines of communication
The Executive Assistant reports to the Operations Manager.
If invited in for an interview, we ask that you provide three letters of support from professional references that includes their contact information for follow up. Interviews will involve real-time demonstrations of capacity to perform key tasks associated with the position.
If you are interested in applying please email resume to info@landpeacefoundation.org with the subject line Job application.