Indiana Field Fire & Land Steward

Association for Fire Ecology; Wallonië; Sur place; EUR 34 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Nature Conservancy in Indiana is seeking a Strike Team Member to join a two-person crew protecting and restoring natural areas in Southern Indiana. You will work under the Strike Team Leader and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and partners to implement prescribed fire operations and manage preserves.

This role offers professional development through NWCG qualification training, travel, and field assignments across Indiana and the Midwest.

Qualifications

• AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field with 1 year of related experience.
• FFT2 certification including I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130 and a training burn.
• Must meet local Fire Manager fitness standards.
• Experience operating and maintaining chainsaw, UTV, tractor and implements, chippers, leaf blower, BK radio, hand tools, drip torch.
• Ability to obtain and maintain related licenses/certifications (First Aid, CPR, herbicide) as required.
• Experience with natural systems and ecological land management.

Responsabilités

• Monitor work groups across a wide geographic area.
• Networks with landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs/preserves.
• May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Some projects and activities may require long days, working weekends, and extended travel. Frequent travel throughout Indiana and the Midwest (up to 50% time) is expected. Occasional camping may be required.

Connaissances

FFT2 training

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Formation

AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field

Outils

Equipment operation

Description du poste

The Nature Conservancy in Indiana is seeking a Strike Team Member to join a two-person crew protecting and restoring natural areas in Southern Indiana. You will work under the Strike Team Leader and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and partners to implement prescribed fire operations and manage preserves.

This role offers professional development through NWCG qualification training, travel, and field assignments across Indiana and the Midwest.