Invasive Species Strike Team Member

Genesee Valley Conservancy
Position Description: Invasive Species Strike Team Member

Provide targeted and organized manual labor to execute an invasive species management plan across Genesee Valley Conservancy’s nature preserves.

Duties
Invasive Species Management (80%)
Assist with terrestrial invasive plant species management on nature preserves; responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Invasive species removal workdays
• Use a variety of invasive species removal techniques, including hand and power tools
• Disposing of invasive plant material
• Habitat restoration work, including tree and shrub planting
Nature Preserve Maintenance (20%)
Assist with the general maintenance and improvements on nature preserves; responsibilities including but not limited to:
• General trail clearing; including weed whacking, mulching, raking, hand-sawing, etc.
• Litter pick-up and disposal
Other
All work will be completed in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and up to standards of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Position requires independent and collaborative work.
Required Qualifications
• Ability to recognize New York State plant species, especially invasive species
• Ability to work with a team of 4-6 individuals
• Knowledge of computers, tablets, cameras, Microsoft Word/Excel
• Physically fit and able to walk up to 5 miles on varied and difficult terrain with equipment

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, geoscience, or other conservation-related field
• Experience or ability to safely use and maintain hand tools and equipment, including power tools
• Knowledge of recommended invasive species removal techniques
• Experience conducting vegetation surveys and removing invasive species
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation to be used during work. Includes transporting tools and materials to and from worksites.

Location: This position is based out of Geneseo, NY and will require travel to worksites within an approximately 30-minute drive in the Genesee River watershed.

Supervisor: Stewardship Specialist, Strike Team Field Leader

Hours: 24 hours/week

Benefits
• Hourly wage: $22 per hour
• NYS Sick Time: accrues at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• Mileage reimbursed at federal rate for all work travel with personal vehicle
• Training as determined by Genesee Valley Conservancy

Conditions of Employment: The Employee Handbook1 lists all policies, procedures, benefits, and working conditions to be followed as a condition of employment.

Start Date: May 26th, 2026. Position runs through August 2026. Open until filled.
Application Review: Begins April 1. Applications received before April 1 are assured full consideration.

Applicants interested in being considered for both the Team Leader and Team Member positions should indicate so on their cover letter and do not need to apply to each position independently.

Classification: This is a Short-Term and Non-Exempt position
Send a cover letter and resume to: Genesee Valley Conservancy Attn: Hiring PO Box 73
Geneseo, NY 14454 or
hiring@geneseevalleyconservancy.org