SE Coastal Plain Land Steward

USA The Nature Conservancy; Fayetteville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward at The Nature Conservancy develops, manages and advances conservation programs and planning for small to medium geographic areas along the North Carolina coast. The role involves land management, restoration projects on TNC lands, contract administration for habitat management and supervision of interns, fire staff, and volunteers.

You will monitor conservation easements, perform preserve maintenance, and engage in public outreach while coordinating with

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Strong inter-personal skills, including excellent communication (verbal and written) with staff, colleagues, partners and the public, effective leadership skills, the ability to work in a team environment, an understanding of conflict 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Single Resource Boss qualified, willingness to work towards RxB2 Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide resource management activities.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing ecological monitoring data.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Experience working independently with strong problem-solving and organizational skills; coordinating multiple projects, setting priorities with realistic deadlines, and working productively without close supervision.
• Ability to simplify and explain the principles of conservation science and practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing contracts, agreements and plans.
• Experience using ArcGIS products (mobile and desktop).
• Willingness to work long hours, especially during the burn season, and/or perform physically demanding and sometimes dangerous work, at times under adverse conditions.
• Familiarity with the plants, animals, and ecosystems of southeast North Carolina

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Inter-personal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management

Tools

ArcGIS

Word/Excel

Jobbeschreibung

What We Can Achieve Together

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward provides technical leadership and support to a business unit and plans and directs and assists preserve management programs and stewardship of TNC land interests in the coastal plain of NC. They will assume roles in land management and restoration projects on TNC lands and with partner organizations. Specific duties will include but are not limited to managing projects, developing and administering contracts for habitat management, planning and implementing prescribed fire, planning restoration activities, assisting, coordination, and management of TNC interns, fire staff, and volunteers, monitoring conservation easements and fee lands, general preserve maintenance, and public outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Strong inter-personal skills, including excellent communication (verbal and written) with staff, colleagues, partners and the public, effective leadership skills, the ability to work in a team environment, an understanding of conflict 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Single Resource Boss qualified, willingness to work towards RxB2 Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide resource management activities.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing ecological monitoring data.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Experience working independently with strong problem-solving and organizational skills; coordinating multiple projects, setting priorities with realistic deadlines, and working productively without close supervision.
• Ability to simplify and explain the principles of conservation science and practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing contracts, agreements and plans.
• Experience using ArcGIS products (mobile and desktop).
• Willingness to work long hours, especially during the burn season, and/or perform physically demanding and sometimes dangerous work, at times under adverse conditions.
• Familiarity with the plants, animals, and ecosystems of southeast North Carolina

Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $57,000 - $63,000 annually. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience.

What We Bring

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.
• We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [e-mail] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.