Assistente de Conservacao in Sao Paolo, Brazil

The Conservation Practitioner III performs and participates in preserve operations including the maintenance, management, development and coordination of conservation programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Conservation Practitioner III leads work teams and supervises staff to ensure objective of Conservation Strategic Plans, coordinates community support, and implements preserve management plans. S/he maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, removes exotic species and/or monitors and researches species, maintains tools and equipment, operates heavy machinery, and opens and closes preserve to the visiting public.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Supervise administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• May lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers covering a wide geographic area.
• Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and meeting fundraising targets.
• Networks with diverse groups, including land owners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy.
• Works under minimal and distant supervision; must make independent decisions based on experience and judgments.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1 year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with natural systems.
• Experience in ecological land management principles.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

PREFREED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 – 2 years related experience in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete preserve management activities.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

HOW TO APPLY

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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.

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Job Title: Assistente de Conservacao

Location: Brazil

Job ID: 44592

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time