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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. |
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
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The Stewardship Assistant will represent The Nature Conservancy on two on-the-ground, stewardship projects in high-priority watersheds that feed the Bighorn River in NW Wyoming. In the Grass Creek drainage, The Conservancy manages a WY Department of Environmental Quality grant aimed at implementing livestock BMPs, reducing weed infestations, and establishing long-term water quality and range monitoring. The Stewardship Assistant will work with agency partners and private landowners to collect range, riparian, and water quality monitoring data and assist with other grant-related tasks as needed. In the Cottonwood Creek drainage, The Conservancy is working cooperatively with numerous governmental and private partners to improve riparian areas by replacing invasive tamarisk and Russian olive with native tree species on 75 stream miles. The Stewardship Assistant will work with Conservancy staff and partners to identify and treat invasive plants, organize volunteer workdays, collect riparian monitoring data, and maintain field journals and equipment.
This position will provide an excellent opportunity for professional networking with governmental agency representatives, as well as private ranchers. Partners on these projects include: Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, UW Cooperative Extension, Hot Springs County Weed & Pest, and many others. This short-term position will last from June through September 2010.
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Some college preferred.
• Ability to work alone as well as with a diverse group of people.
• Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles, current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Experience with range and/or water quality monitoring.
• Experience with invasive plant surveying, treatment and monitoring.
• Ability to navigate in the field using a map and GPS unit.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Stewardship Assistant may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. Variable work hours– ranging from 30-40 hours per week - may be necessary. |
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS |
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• High school diploma and 6 months of related experience
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple tasks |
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ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION |
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This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record |
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