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Utah Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve Assistant

USA The Nature Conservancy

Layton, Utah

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$22.36 Per Hour
SKILLS
Car Rentals, Career Development, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Funding, High School Diploma, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Mobile Devices, Multicultural, Multilingual, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Stewardship, Team Player, YouTube
LOCATION
Layton, Utah
POSTED
17 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve (GSLSP) Assistant performs and participates in preserve operations, and maintenance, under the direction of the GSLSP Manager and Utah Director of Stewardship. The funding and/or need for this position is expected to last for approximately four to six months with an intended start date in late July and end date in early November. This is a full-time, hourly position expected to work approximately 35 hours per week, 4 days per week.

We're Looking for You:

The GSLSP Assistant maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and performs land management activities. GSLSP Assistant duties may include evasive plant species treatments, maintains/builds fence, and maintains tools and equipment and should be familiar with various types of equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, tractors, trailers and ATVs and be familiar with herbicide equipment/handling. GSLSP Assistant may assist in and maintain tools, equipment and land.

What You'll Bring:
  • High school diploma or GED and 1 year's training in science-related field or related experience in land management.
  • Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
  • Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, tractors, truck and trailer, or similar equipment).
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application).

Desired Qualifications:
  • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • 1 - 2 years' experience in land management or related field.
  • Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
  • Ability to obtain driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
  • Ability to follow instructions from colleagues, coworkers, and team members.
  • PC and/or mobile device familiarity, including database knowledge or understanding.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC'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." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. 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.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $20.00 - $22.36 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - weBBTECH_RESERVED_CH

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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