Deadline: Sun, 11/05/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The Nature Conservancy Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Florida Job Description: This full-time, temporary position has currently identified financial support until June 1, 2024. However, The Nature Conservancy is an at will employer and the employment relationship may end at any time. Co-ed housing and basic utilities, except for telephone/internet, will be provided in a Conservancy residence at ABRP as taxable income to the employee. The position supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers. • Participate in ongoing sandhill ecosystem restoration effort. Associated tasks vary by season and may include groundcover restoration, tree planting, erosion control, biological monitoring, as well as cutting/girdling and chemically treating overabundant hardwoods. • Will participate in required trainings and receive guidance though mentorship and additional professional development. Will participate in the mandatory monthly intern networking and learning meetings and attend mentoring opportunities. • Will participate as a fire team crew member on prescribed burns conducted by the Conservancy and various partner agencies. May participate on wildfires if requested. Training will be provided to assist with performing various prescribed fire and wildfire duties, if qualified, including ignition, holding, mop-up, engine operation, gather fire weather data and fire training. • Operate fire equipment, if qualified, including ignition devices, 4-WD trucks, ATVs, UTVs, portable pumps, pump engines, port-atanks, tractors, backpack blowers, brush cutters, chain saws, hand tools, and GPS units. • Perform fire preparations, including tractor mowing, tree cutting, chain saw work, raking, boundary delineation, etc. Training will be provided to help with familiarize interns on the safe operation of equipment and off-road vehicles and must follow recommended safety guidelines and precautions specified for said work.Will receive training for safe operations of equipment and off-road vehicles used in daily work, such as for participating in prescribed burns and site preparation for groundcover restoration. • Will participate in various preserve maintenance activities (e.g., facility upkeep, fence construction/repair, trail maintenance, and invasive/exotic species control using herbicides). • Will use Conservancy-owned vehicles and must be able to safely operate All-terrain vehicle (ATV) or Utility All-Terrain Vehicle (UTV) and always comply with FL Chapter All-Terrain Vehicle Operating Guidelines. Must hold a valid state driver’s license and have a safe driving record. • Maintain equipment and fire gear in fire-ready status; ensure vehicle is clean and well organized at all times; ensure work areas are kept in order and well supplied. • Maintain personal appearance in professional, presentable fashion, suitable to represent The Nature Conservancy to agencies and the public. • Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain positive morale under adverse working conditions. Ability to get along in a group setting. • Assists with logistical support for outreach events and/or guided tours/programs onsite at the preserve. • With staff supervision, engages with diverse groups on behalf of TNC at outreach/educational onsite and offsite events. • Ability to complete tasks within assigned timeframes. • PC familiarity and willingness to learn various databases for record maintenance and internship tracking. • Willingness to work long hours and live and work in close contact with coworkers of varying backgrounds and beliefs. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Project supervision will vary and may include any current NFL staff Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED. • Experience safely operating automobiles. • Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR, training provided). • Willingness to work outdoors in both hot and cold weather is necessary. • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. • Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Ability to obtain driver’s license and maintain a good driving record. • Current FFT2 fire qualifications and first aid training a plus. • Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members. • PC and/or mobile device familiarity, including database knowledge or understanding How to Apply: Cathy Ricketts (c.ricketts@tnc.org), is the hiring manager and would be happy to answer any questions.
