The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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OFFICE LOCATION
Darien, Georgia (GA)
ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visitwww.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. TNC
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Coastal Conservation Assistant provides administrative, research, project management and other general assistance to program or preserve staff.
Collect, compile and present field monitoring data.
Develop and document monitoring protocol.
Produce and update outreach materials
Writing and development of communications materials and technical reports
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience.
Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
Experience performing administrative duties emphasizing detail-oriented and numerical tasks.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software and Web browsers.
Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of people
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
6 months to 1 year of experience.
Coordinating information from multiple sources into databases including data entry and report production.
Completing tasks independently within assigned timeframes.
Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Position duration is less than six months from actual start date.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
The Science Technician I may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may:
require minor physical exertion and/or muscular strain
present occasional possibility of injury
require long hours in isolated settings
BENEFITS-SHORT TERM POSITIONS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, a 401k plan, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC
TO APPLY
To apply to position number 41279, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 5, 2013.
Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
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