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.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Northeast Louisiana Project Assistant (“Project Assistant”) participates in establishment and maintenance of a biological and water quality monitoring program on the Mollicy Farm Unit of Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge. This may include one or more of the following functions: • Establishing project monitoring stations and installing monitoring equipment • Visiting monitoring stations frequently to service equipment and collect samples • Delivering samples to Soil and Plant Analysis Lab at ULM • Collecting data on hydrological features on and near the Mollicy Farms project site • Collecting landowner information and assisting with outreach efforts to determine interest in land restoration programs. • Assisting with site visits and preparation of project documents necessary to enroll landowners in restoration programs. • Maintaining boats and other project equipment.
The Project Assistant will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Assigned tasks will include operating a motor boat on rivers and adjacent floodplain during variety of river stages. These conditions: • require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain • present frequent possibility of injury • require long hours in isolated settings
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma and 1 year’s training in science-related field or equivalent related experience in natural resource protection/land management. • Experience recognizing plant and animal species. • Experience operating various types of equipment including boats. • Experience performing physical work.
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
To apply to job ID 11348, 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.
