Bull Run Mountains Conservancy: Resident Naturalist & Building Caretaker Position
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1994 to protect the Bull Run Mountains through education, research, and stewardship. The Conservancy is located in Broad Run, Virginia, about 3 miles west of the town of Haymarket and about 25 miles from Washington, D.C. We are currently seeking a part-time Resident Naturalist and Building Caretaker. This position entails a combination of environmental education programming and development, scientific field studies, and administrative work. Applicants must have a good grasp of natural history and biological concepts, and a willingness to constantly develop as a professional naturalist. Communication skills are extremely important. Experience in education and field studies desired. Computer experience in database programs, publisher programs, and spreadsheets is needed. Knowledge and experience working with GIS programming preferred. Housing is provided in the Mountain House Headquarters located at 17405 Beverley Mill Drive, Broad Run, Virginia 20137 at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains. The position requires a responsible person to occupy the caretaking apartment and to perform a security presence on BRMC's Mountain House property. This includes managing the building's fire and burglary alarm system, as well as visual and actual security of the building after hours. Maintaining an orderly and clean resident apartment and a professional standard for the BRMC headquarters constitutes the Caretaker's responsibilities. The position requires 15 hours conducting the above tasks per week, including weekend hours. Utilities are not included. The one-bedroom residence has a bottom and top floor and has its own entrance. BRMC has washer/dryer that can be used providing the utility room is kept clear when not in use. There is a small space outside for gardening. This is an ideal position for a mature college student, graduate student, or active retired person. The proximity to the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve is a welcome amenity for a person working in the environmental profession. Deadline for applying is September 15, 2016. Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume to: i...@brmconservancy.org<mailto:i...@brmconservancy.org> or mail to PO Box 201, Broad Run, VA 20137.
