Sandhills Stewardship & Fire Program Lead

The Nature Conservancy (All); Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina seeks a Sandhills Stewardship Manager to lead restoration and management of preserves in the Sandhills, guiding ecological restoration, land management plans, and public access.

You will oversee the Sandhills fire program, supervise staff, coordinate with partners, manage budgets, and advance conservation strategies using GIS and standard tools.

Qualifications

• BA/BS, law or business degree; 5+ years in natural resource management.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• NWCG RXB2 or equivalent fire qualification; ENGB toward ICT4 acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead restoration and management of TNC preserves in the Sandhills, developing plans for restoration, ecological monitoring and public access.
• Oversee NC fire management program; plan, implement, maintain and evaluate burn plans and wildfire readiness.
• Develop and maintain restoration GIS databases; manage budgets and contracts; fundraising support.
• Coordinate partnerships and provide technical fire management and stewardship expertise.
• Supervise staff and seasonal crews; oversee contractors and volunteers.

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina seeks a Sandhills Stewardship Manager to lead restoration and management of preserves in the Sandhills, guiding ecological restoration, land management plans, and public access.

You will oversee the Sandhills fire program, supervise staff, coordinate with partners, manage budgets, and advance conservation strategies using GIS and standard tools.