| Description |
| | The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, 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. | | POSITION SUMMARY | | COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Coordinates multiple projects with several variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing timeframes
• Interprets guidelines, evaluates information and modifies processes to adapt to changing circumstances
• Compiles data, resolves disparities, and modifies processes to generate plans
• Resolves routine issues independently, consulting with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of complex and unusual problems
• Cultivates and develops creative ideas to improve conservation strategies
• Applies diversified knowledge of scientific principles and practices to a variety of assignments
• Negotiates complex agreements in political environments
• Identifies and disseminates lessons learned, best practices and methods, tools, consistencies and inconsistencies across plans
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Ability to make sound decisions for TNC is the following areas (legal, financial, conservation, reputation)
• Makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment
• Performs tasks with minimal supervision
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• 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
• May need to gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals
• 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.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• 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 efforts
• Provide a variety of information to staff and others, contributing to conservation projects and assisting workflow throughout the organization.
• Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, staff and others, providing and obtaining needed information
• Collaborates with a wide range of conservation partners to identify research needs, present technical concepts at national or international conferences, and support fieldwork
• Provides training for internal and external colleagues on ecological and conservational scientific principles
• Ability to simplify and explain the principles of conservation science and practices to technical and non-technical audiences
• Communicates strategic project goals and objectives.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Conservation Practitioner IV may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. This Conservation Practitioner IV position is required to live on Red Canyon Ranch as a condition of employment. These conditions may:
• require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present frequent possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings | | POSITION SUMMARY | | KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years experience in natural resources management, rangeland ecology, wildlife management or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with general ecological principles, basic experimental design and field sampling techniques.
• Ability to design and conduct direct ecological field work, including but not limited to rangeland assessment and monitoring, riparian system evaluation, rare plant population monitoring, invasive species monitoring and control.
• Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Ability to communicate and work closely with scientists, educators and agricultural producers
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, rangeland science and natural resource preservation
• Experience working with students in education and outreach programs
• Experience in training and curriculum design.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with the public and/or media
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s)
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
• Experience with livestock production and animal handling is preferred, but not required. | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | | The Conservation Practitioner IV develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small-scale and large-scale ecoregions. Provides technical leadership and support to the OU or region. This may include one or more of the following functions:
• Plans and implements preserve management programs and stewardship actions for Red Canyon Ranch and supports and participates in stewardship activities on other TNC properties
• Addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species
• Fosters cross-site learning among conservation and agricultural community
• Develops and implements conservation strategies, including ecological monitoring programs
• Works as part of a team to revise and implement management plans for TNC preserves
• Works independently or as part of a team to develop grant proposals related to stewardship practices, rangeland ecology research, outreach programs.
• Develops and negotiates pasture lease agreements with partners
• Coordinates community support
• Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and manages public use program at Red Canyon Ranch
• Supports ongoing operational needs for portfolio of TNC preserves in Wyoming (i.e. work to schedule contractors for labor, identify and address infrastructure needs, work with partners to identify stewardship needs and implement work plans, etc.) | | BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | | • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience in natural resource management / range management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with rangeland agricultural operations in the Western U.S.
• Knowledge of federal land management agency regulations and programs.
• Experience preparing grant proposals and administering grants and contracts.
• Experience with rangeland monitoring protocols and improvement practices.
• Experience with educational programs and commitment to outreach and education.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc | | BENEFITS | | The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, 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. | | HOW TO APPLY | | Please submit resume and cover letter as one document.
All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience and education, even if information is included in resume) to be considered for a position. | | EOE STATEMENT | | The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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