Seasonal Prairie Management Technician – The Nature Conservancy (Morris, MN)

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,243; Part time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization is seeking a Seasonal Prairie Management Technician based in Morris, MN. This role involves participating in prairie stewardship activities such as invasive species control, tree removal, seed harvesting, and habitat management in collaboration with state and federal agencies. The position offers an hourly rate ranging from $18.00 to $19.05 based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in prairie stewardship activities on preserves.
• Conduct invasive species control and tree removal.
• Harvest native prairie seeds and monitor grasslands.

Job description

Seasonal Prairie Management Technician – The Nature Conservancy (Morris, MN)

As our Prairie Management Technicians (PMT,) you will work primarily in the Upper Minnesota River Valley area in west central Minnesota participating in prairie stewardship activities on TNC preserves and partner lands (MNDNR and USFWS). Stewardship work includes invasive species control, tree removal, native prairie seed harvest, grassland monitoring, and tool and equipment maintenance. Work will also include collaboration with state and federal agencies in habitat management activities.

Hourly rate range: $18.00 – 19.05/hour, dependent on experience.