Deadline: Sun, 08/18/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: The Nature Conservancy Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Water and Soil Resources GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Kissimmee, FL Job Description: 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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people. What We Can Achieve Together: The Land Conservation Coordinator develops, manages, and advances conservation programs with emphasis on fire and invasive species management for The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC’s) central Florida preserves and with conservation partners in the wider central Florida landscape. The Conservation Coordinator addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species and fosters cross-site learning among conservation community members. They develop and implement conservation strategies and secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. Additional duties include participating in community engagement, ensuring the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, coordinating multiple projects, serving as a training cadre member in Center for Conservation Initiatives (CCI) and partner stewardship courses, setting deadlines, and managing projects to completion. This position is part of the Stewardship and Field Program (SAF) and is located at the Disney Wilderness Preserve (DWP) in Kissimmee, FL. 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 DWP Land Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/natural resource management and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. NWCG qualified as Single Resource Boss (ENGB, FIRB, etc.) or State Certified Burn Boss with 5 years’ experience and 50+ bossed. 1 year experience managing staff or volunteers and training others. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. 5-7 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain NWCG ICT4 within 1 year of hire and be able to show documentation related to prerequisite positions and task books. Ability to achieve RXB2 within 2 years of hire. Ability to obtain Intermediate Faller (FAL2) within 2 years of hire and be able to show documentation related to prerequisite positions and task books. Experience with Geographic Information Systems software such as ARCview and mobile GIS software such as field maps. First-aid Certification/CPR Certificate. Ability to obtain Florida Certified Pesticide Applicator license within six (6) months of hire with category (21) for licensing of commercial applicators of herbicides in natural areas. Knowledge and related qualifications in invasive species prevention and control. Knowledge of grazing lands management and integration of grazing into natural resource management programs Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages. Miscellaneous: The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. Salary: $53,000 to $63,000 annual base salary Benefits: What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! How to Apply: Please apply here: https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=55445&PostingSeq=1 Additional information about working for TNC can be found here: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/
