The Preserve Manager is part of the Conservancy’s conservation land department and contributes to the hands-on care of Conservancy lands including, but not limited to: monthly biological monitoring, annual boundary surveys, photo documentation, GIS mapping, exotic weed control, annual and quarterly reporting, revisions to (and, from time to time, drafting of) management plans, preparation of annual budgets, work plans and reports, and periodic restoration and enhancement as opportunities present. The Preserve Manager interacts with the general public to help the public understand the importance of responsible use of conservation land. The Preserve Manager writes and implements grants to support conservation activities. In addition to the regular management of a portfolio of preserves, Conservancy preserve managers participate in strategic discussions about land management of all Conservancy preserves and help the Conservation Director and Conservancy leadership team develop and implement land management policies and procedures. The Preserve Manager leads or attends outreach and volunteer events on and off their preserves. The Preserve Manager is part of a team of conservation professionals at the Conservancy who support each other, and other Conservancy teams, and the mission of the Conservancy to preserve and restore the Escondido Creek watershed.

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