Coastal Lands Steward — Field Conservation Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward at The Nature Conservancy leads and supports land stewardship programs across the North Carolina coastal plain. You will oversee habitat management, restoration activities, and contracts for land stewardship while coordinating with staff, interns, and volunteers.

Expect to work on prescribed fire planning and implementation, conservation easements, and public outreach with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or equivalent.
• FFT1 qualified or experienced prescribed fire practitioner with demonstrated skill.
• Ability to complete arduous pack test (3 mile walk with 45lbs in 45 minutes).
• Relationship building with partners such as media and government officials.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timelines.
• Experience with written, spoken and graphical communication in English.
• Experience using Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience conducting training and holding valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• May work in variable weather, remote locations, difficult and hazardous terrain.
• Manage projects, develop contracts for habitat management, and oversee burn activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Written and spoken communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Web browsers

Job description

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward at The Nature Conservancy leads and supports land stewardship programs across the North Carolina coastal plain. You will oversee habitat management, restoration activities, and contracts for land stewardship while coordinating with staff, interns, and volunteers.

Expect to work on prescribed fire planning and implementation, conservation easements, and public outreach with partners.