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 Northwest Indiana Steward participates in preserve operations including the maintenance, management and development and coordination of conservation programs. While stationed at the Kankakee Sands Site, this position provides assistance to implement priority conservation management activities throughout Northwest Indiana. This may include one or more of the following functions:
Leads work teams
Implements preserve management plans
Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public
Removes invasive species and/or monitors & researches species
Participates in prescribed fires
Maintains tools and equipment
Operates heavy machinery
Assists other stewards in Northwest Indiana implement priority management