We are recruiting new District Supervisors!
A Conservation District Supervisor is a volunteer who serves the people, landowners, and community within their district.
Why you should join us:
- Take an active role to identify conservation needs and guide projects that improve environmental health in your community.
- Connect with other farmers and learn about opportunities available to farmers and landowners.
- Learn about and work with our partner organizations that are driving sustainable agriculture and conservation issues in the Pioneer Valley.
- Great resume builder for folks who are looking to pursue a career in conservation.
The HHCD Board would like to recruit a Board that truly represents the diversity of people, lands, and land uses present in the 43 municipalities of Hampden and Hampshire Counties.
Useful Capabilities include:
- Availability to participate in monthly board meetings and volunteer on projects.
- Passion for conservation, community, and protecting the natural world.
- Open minded, informed, perseverant, personable, and honest.
- Ability to think and act long and short term.
- Willingness to attend events and stay up to date on the district’s activities.
- Good communication skills, ability to motivate and be effective at community outreach.
- Willingness to promote the Conservation District.
- Live in Hampden or Hampshire counties
Though it is not necessary, we especially encourage anyone with knowledge or experience in farming, fundraising, gardening, urban agriculture, natural resource management, forestry, fish & game, biology, soil science, plant taxonomy, etc.
For more information, please visit our webpage: https://hampdenhampshireconservation.org/district-supervisors/
