Stewardship Technician

Work Hours:  Seasonal Full-time, 40 hours per week, usually 10 hour shifts. The work schedule can be 4/10s or 8 days on/6 days off depending on scheduled activities and coordination with the Stewardship Project Coordinators. 

Season (dates): Approximately March 1st to October 31st. Rehire for subsequent seasons may be offered pending favorable performance reviews and work availability.

Housing: Not provided.

Location: Work is based out of the GSEP headquarters office in Escalante, UT, but occasional travel to Kanab and the southern side of the Monument will be required. Work will primarily be conducted on public lands, mainly Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Dixie National Forest, and rarely on private lands within the towns of Escalante and Boulder. The Stewardship Technician must work cooperatively in a team setting. Work will take place in both front and backcountry, and occasionally in the office. 

Fieldwork: Transportation to job sites will be in a GSEP-provided vehicle driven by a GSEP employee who is insured under the GSEP vehicle insurance policy. Camping and backpacking will be required.

Benefits: This position is eligible for paid holiday time off, paid vacation time, and sick leave as described in the most recent GSEP Employee Manual.

Supervision: The formal supervisor for this position is the Escalante Stewardship Project Coordinator. Field and planning supervision will also be provided by the Kanab Stewardship Project Coordinator.

Organization:  Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM). The mission of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners is to honor the past and safeguard the future of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and its connected landscapes and watersheds through science, conservation, and education. Located in southern Utah, the 1.88 million-acre Monument is home to incredible biodiversity, important cultural and historical resources, and countless opportunities for scientific research. Due to the geographic remoteness and rugged character of this landscape, this region was the last area to be mapped in the contiguous United States and remains a frontier for exploration and discovery. Today, the Monument and its surrounding areas are also known for their significance to Native American Tribes, and incredible recreational opportunities.

Job Summary: The person in this position assists with and implements stewardship-based volunteer projects that connect people from a wide variety of backgrounds to Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument and its connected landscapes and watersheds in meaningful ways. The goal is to develop a positive community around caring for public lands, water, and cultural resources. Working closely with Stewardship Coordinators, the employee helps prepare for and carry out field-based volunteer events such as site cleanups, restoration, trash removal, and visitor outreach. The employee assists with Trail Ambassador activities that range from preventive search and rescue to teaching Leave No Trace and Visit With Respect principles. Responsibilities also include preparing, cooking, cleaning, and organizing gear; providing field support; contributing to ecological monitoring and data collection; and completing general stewardship tasks while working safely and effectively in rugged, backcountry conditions.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and tact.
• Flexibility and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to explain stewardship and conservation principles to diverse audiences in ways that engage and provide positive, hopeful, and realistic expectations.
• Experience with fieldwork, conservation projects, or outdoor leadership.
• Ability to lead or support groups in remote backcountry settings.
• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safety. 
• Willingness to work cooperatively in a mission-driven environment.
• Experience backpacking, hiking, and navigating in remote wilderness areas.
• Experience in managing groups in a supervisory or guide role.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs. and carry a heavy pack over rough terrain for up to 10 miles.
• Willingness to camp in the backcountry for up to eight days at a time.
• Medical training with a minimum of Wilderness First Responder certification or the willingness to attain this certification (training costs covered by GSEP if needed).

Preference for candidates who possess familiarity with southern Utah; Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Conservation Lands; BLM, USDA Forest Service, NPS, or other Federal agencies; riparian restoration techniques; non-native plant removal; or low-tech, process-based restoration techniques.

Primary Duties:

• Assisting the Stewardship Project Coordinators with various single-day and multi-day stewardship-based volunteer projects in the front country and backcountry of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and its connected landscapes and watersheds. These responsibilities include:
  • Assisting the Stewardship Project Coordinators with preparation of front country and backcountry camps for volunteers that adhere to Leave No Trace Guidelines.
  • Assisting the Stewardship Project Coordinators with cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner for up to 10 people for up to 6 consecutive days.
  • Assisting the Stewardship Project Coordinators with management of volunteer groups including project instruction and safety.
  • Working and collaborating with project partners. 
  • Maintaining, inventorying, and packing food, tools, and supplies for volunteer projects. 
• Assisting the Stewardship Project Coordinators with the Trail Ambassador Program that focuses on educating visitors about Leave No Trace education. These responsibilities include:
  • Becoming proficient with Leave No Trace, Visit With Respect, and Public Lands issues.
  • Hiking along trails and attending trailhead stations independently and with volunteer Trail Ambassadors to teach visitors about Leave No Trace and Visit With Respect principles. 
  • Assisting the Stewardship Project Coordinators with training of volunteer Trail Ambassadors.
  • Assisting the Stewardship Project Coordinators with coordination and organization of volunteer Trail Ambassador schedules. 
  • Assist the Stewardship Project Coordinators with keeping project databases up-to-date and accurate, and ensure mapping and data entry are complete to adhere with grant objectives.
• Adhere to GSEP Vehicle Policies, safely and carefully drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle over rough and variable terrain, provide vehicle logs & monthly maintenance checks, service vehicles as needed, and respond to vehicle issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the Stewardship Project Coordinators and other GSEP staff about difficulties and accomplishments.
• Help foster a positive, helpful, open, and encouraging environment in the workplace including both office and backcountry settings.

Application Instructions: Submit your application through this Google Form (https://forms.gle/amLSsswDEsuFBU7u5), 

Or send a cover letter and résumé to volunteer@gsenm.org  if you cannot access the form.

Application Deadline: February 6th 2026