Moore Township is seeking a dedicated Open Space Coordinator to lead our efforts in preserving and enhancing the Township’s natural resources. This full-time, exempt position plays a vital role in managing the Open Space Program, supporting the Land and Environmental Protection Board (LEPB), overseeing the MS4 Program, and coordinating special projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Administer open space acquisitions and conservation easements.
• Oversee maintenance and restoration of township lands and recreational facilities.
• Manage GIS mapping, easement monitoring, and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate LEPB meetings, events, and community outreach.
• Ensure MS4 program compliance and stormwater management.
• Identify funding opportunities, write grants, and manage projects.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us preserve Moore Township’s natural beauty for generations to come!

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to Township Manager, Moore Township, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014, or by email to manager@mooretownship.org.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (college degree preferred).
• Valid PA driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide certification within one year.
• Experience in park/open space maintenance or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS software.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform outdoor work, lift up to 50 lbs. (approximately the weight of a box of 20 lb. bond paper), and adhere to safety protocols.

About Moore Township

Moore Township was formed in 1765 and named after John Moore, a representative of the Provincial Assembly from 1761-1762. Moore Township is a large, rural community containing 38 square miles in north-central Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The Township entirely surrounds the small Borough of Chapman Quarries. Two larger boroughs, Bath and Nazareth, are located to the south and southeast. The township has 6 different mailing addresses due to its large size; they include Bath, Nazareth, Northampton, Danielsville, Walnutport and Wind Gap. The Moore Township Police Department and the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company provide 24 hour emergency services to the township. Moore Township is very rural and contains beautiful picturesque farmlands, woodlands and mountains. Framed to the north by the Blue Mountain, the Township has the famous Appalachian Trail, which runs through the Township. Agriculture and single-family residences, along with open space are the largest features that can be seen within the township. Despite the coming of the Industrial Age, Moore Township has remained largely rural in character. In a series of meetings and questionnaires over the years, ...township residents said they value the physical beauty of the township, the openness of the land and the wildlife and plant life around them. Thus, in planning for the future they recognize the need to remember and preserve elements of the past.

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