SE Coastal Plain Land Steward

What We Can Achieve Together:
The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward provides technical leadership and support to a business unit and plans and directs and assists preserve management programs and stewardship of TNC land interests in the coastal plain of NC. They will assume roles in land management and restoration projects on TNC lands and with partner organizations. Specific duties will include but are not limited to managing projects, developing and administering contracts for habitat management, planning and implementing prescribed fire, planning restoration activities, assisting, coordination, and management of TNC interns, fire staff, and volunteers, monitoring conservation easements and fee lands, general preserve maintenance, and public outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

We're Looking for You:

If you're looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward! Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of North Carolina, but you'll also contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We're looking for a passionate, dedicated person to help with our work. Systems Leadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in prescribed fire, FFT1 qualified or experienced prescribed fire practitioner with demonstrated skill and experience.
• Ability to complete arduous pack test (3 mile walk with 45lbs in 45 minutes or less).
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience conducting training.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• Strong inter-personal skills, including excellent communication (verbal and written) with staff, colleagues, partners and the public, effective leadership skills, the ability to work in a team environment, an understanding of conflict
• 3-5 years' experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Single Resource Boss qualified, willingness to work towards RxB2
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide resource management activities.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing ecological monitoring data.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Experience working independently with strong problem-solving and organizational skills; coordinating multiple projects, setting priorities with realistic deadlines, and working productively without close supervision.
• Ability to simplify and explain the principles of conservation science and practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing contracts, agreements and plans.
• Experience using ArcGIS products (mobile and desktop).
• Willingness to work long hours, especially during the burn season, and/or perform physically demanding and sometimes dangerous work, at times under adverse conditions.
• Familiarity with the plants, animals, and ecosystems of southeast North Carolina

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