Preserve Steward & Field Crew Lead

The Nature Conversancy; Kellogg (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the SE MN region is seeking a Preserve Management Assistant to support driftless area stewardship, lead a small crew, and coordinate with partners. The role emphasizes scientific guidance, field tasks, and data collection within public and private lands.

Based at Weaver Dunes Preserve near Kellogg, MN, the position offers shared housing options. A fixed-term contract through Dec 2027 with benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• AS/Technical or vocational degree in a science-related field and 1-year related experience.
• Experience with natural systems and ecological land management principles.
• Experience operating or repairing equipment and machinery, including UTVs and chainsaws.
• Qualified Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) and Faller 3 (FAL3) or S-212 completion.

Responsibilities

• Prescribed burn preparation, burn implementation and post-fire monitoring.
• Removal and chemical treatment of invasive species; tool/equipment maintenance.
• Plant and animal surveys, native seed harvest, and tree/shrub planting.
• Preserve maintenance and data collection; supervise volunteers and staff.

Skills

Ecological land management

Natural systems experience

Equipment operation/repair

FFT2 firefighter

FAL3 or S-212

Leadership/coordination

Physical fitness

Education

AS/Technical degree in science field

Tools

UTVs

Chainsaws

Trailers

Skid steers

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in the SE MN region is seeking a Preserve Management Assistant to support driftless area stewardship, lead a small crew, and coordinate with partners. The role emphasizes scientific guidance, field tasks, and data collection within public and private lands.

Based at Weaver Dunes Preserve near Kellogg, MN, the position offers shared housing options. A fixed-term contract through Dec 2027 with benefits is provided.