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Title

Prince of Wales Field Representative

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Reference 11225  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Alaska - America North
Town/City Craig, Alaska
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 15/07/2009
Company Name The Nature Conservancy
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Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : 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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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.
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 The Prince of Wales Field Representative develops, manages and advances conservation partnerships on Prince of Wales Island and its associated smaller islands. The Field Representative employs a full range of conservation tools to implement a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for conservation priorities on the island, including:

• Develops and implements conservation strategies
• Serves as primary TNC contact to island residents, key stakeholders, and the media
• Coordinates community support and outreach
• Manages TNC offices on the island
• Connects the Conservancy’s conservation science resources with island residents and stakeholders.
• Organizes and conducts media and donor trips on the island.
• Ensures coordination on Conservancy projects the island, including conservation planning, restoration and land conservation projects

The Field Representative reports to the Tongass Futures Program Director.
 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
 • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of direct experience in both the timber and commercial fishing industries in southeast Alaska
• Minimum five years of experience in rural Alaskan community issues
• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
• Experience performing physical work.
 ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Minimum five years of direct experience in the timber and commerical fishing industries in southeast Alaska
• Minimum five years of experience in rural Alaskan community issues
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities
• Ability to communicate and work closely with scientists
• Working with media and influential officials, especially governmental, to improve conservation outcomes
• Knowledge of logging and sawmill operations
• Knowledge of boat operations in a marine environment; knowledge of vehicle and equipment operations in remote locations
• Familiarity with ecological land management principles
• Experience communicating effectively with the public and/or media
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s)
• Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
• 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

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 in 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:
• May supervise administrative staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• May lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers
• 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, preserve staff and others, providing and obtaining needed information
• 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. These conditions:
• require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present frequent possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings

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.
 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.  Job ID #11225. Application deadline is July 15, 2009.
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