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.
POSITION SUMMARY
SUMMARY OF POSTION: The Preserve Management Assistant will perform various management activities on several preserves in the Osage Plains of southwest Missouri. Primary responsibilities will involve spraying herbicides to treat invasive vegetation on prairies and glades, using chainsaws to clear invasive woody vegetation from prairies and sensitive glade areas, marking property boundaries, and general maintenance and stewardship on preserves and TNC facilities. This position requires irregular hours and extensive outdoor physical labor sometimes under adverse weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Preserve Management Assistant participates in preserve operations, maintenance, and management. This may include one or more of the following functions: • Spray herbicides to treat invasive vegetation • Use chainsaws and other equipment to remove invasive woody vegetation from prairies and glade areas on Conservancy Preserve lands • Conduct routine preserve management work such as brush and tree cutting, fence construction and repair, and preserve boundary marking • Maintain tools and equipment • Other management duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • High school diploma and 6 months to 1 year of related experience • Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (chainsaw, ATV, mower, etc.) • Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and be over age 21 to operate a TNC vehicle • Ability to perform physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or in inclement weather
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.
SALARY INFORMATION
BASE PAY: $9.00 per hour
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. If you have questions about the position, please contact Randy Arndt at rarndt@tnc.org or (660) 867-3866.
EOE STATEMENT
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
