WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU Are you looking for the opportunity to expand your experience in natural resource management? The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to managing our preserves and collaborating with conservation partners to make landscape-level impacts. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated, and willing to learn. Come join TNC and apply today! RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers. Maintain preserve areas frequented by the visiting public Remove exotic species and/or species monitoring (including use of herbicides) Prescribed burn preparation, implementation, and post-burn monitoring Maintain tools and equipment Brush and tree removal Seed harvest Photo and vegetation monitoring Other preserve management activities All TNC staff actively participating on a prescribed burn must be qualified as a FFT2. The Preserve Management Assistant will participate in prescribed burns, preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain. WHAT YOU'LL BRING High school diploma and 6 months of related experience. Must be qualified, or able to become qualified, as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2. See http://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm Must achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual. Experience operating various types of equipment. Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, and driver's license). In addition, the following DESIRED skills and/or experiences would be an asset for this role but are not required. For applicants without these, please view these as areas or skillsets where you will have opportunities for growth and professional development: DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. 6 months -1 year of related experience. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record and able to obtain a DOT Health card. Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment). Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues. WHAT WE BRING Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers the legally required benefits for short-term, temporary positions (sick leave, worker's compensation, etc.) as well as holidays and personal days. We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION This position is based on a 40-hour work week, but may require irregular hours, long days, and travel on short notice. Housing is provided in possibly mixed gender facilities for the full term of employment. Transportation from TNC office to the various preserves will be provided by TNC. UPDATE; 8/14/24 This is a seasonal position that will start ASAP and end on November 8, 2024. The position will be based out of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion office in Glyndon, Minnesota. The salary range is $15.50 to $18.00 per hour. There is 1 opening for this position.