Coastal Habitat Steward & Restoration Lead

The Nature Conversancy; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward to develop and manage conservation programs across small to medium geographic areas in coastal North Carolina. You will lead land management and restoration projects on Conservancy lands and partner sites, overseeing contracts, prescribed fire, and habitat restoration while coordinating interns, fire staff, and volunteers.

The role requires experience in natural resource management, strong collaboration skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in prescribed fire, FFT1 qualified or experienced prescribed fire practitioner with demonstrated skill and experience.
• Ability to complete arduous pack test (3 mile walk with 45lbs in 45 minutes or less).
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience conducting training.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or similar field

Tools

ArcGIS

Word

Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward to develop and manage conservation programs across small to medium geographic areas in coastal North Carolina. You will lead land management and restoration projects on Conservancy lands and partner sites, overseeing contracts, prescribed fire, and habitat restoration while coordinating interns, fire staff, and volunteers.

The role requires experience in natural resource management, strong collaboration skills, and the