Deadline: Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The Nature Conservancy Protecting nature, Preserving life. Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: North Carolina Location Detail: southeast region of North Carolina with a focus on the Sandhills Job Description: YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Land Protection Specialist leads land protection projects in the southeast region of North Carolina with a focus on the Sandhills. This position will be supervised by the Longleaf Applied Scientist and will work closely with the Director of Land Protection for the Southeast program. This is a three-year, time-limited position. Work may be from ~21 hours per week to full time (35 hours/week), depending on availability of successful applicant. This position qualifies for TNC’s generous benefits package. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Land Protection Specialist will engage in the following activities: · Help to refine land protection plans · Establish relationships with landowners and advance land protection projects · Initiate land and/or conservation easement appraisals and perform all due diligence associated with land protection projects · Write and review grants for land protection and perform necessary due diligence should funds be awarded · Become proficient in TNC Standard Operating Procedures for Land Protection projects · Other duties as assigned, including assisting with land management activities RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE · Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and fundraising targets. · Networks with diverse stakeholders including landowners, conservation partners, and government officials to pursue land protection goals. · May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context. · May work in variable weather conditions, at locations across southeast North Carolina, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1 year related experience in land conservation, real estate, or land management or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Excellent spoken and written communication skills. · Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail · Experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. · Strong interpersonal skills related to building trusted relationships · Proficiency using Microsoft Office software. · Ability to be part of a dynamic team that sets and achieves lofty conservation goals. · Must have a valid driver's license. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience working with private landowners · Experience with grant writing. · Working knowledge of advanced principles of GIS, experience using ArcPro software, and proficiency in the use of field data collection software. · Ability to work extra hours when needed. · Familiarity with the ecology and plant and animal species of the longleaf pine ecosystem and the principles and practices of longleaf pine habitat protection, restoration and management. · Knowledge of Sandhills landscape, and familiarity with landowners and projects · Ability to complete tasks independently. · Master’s degree in Conservation Science, Planning, Forestry, or other related field. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. Miscellaneous: A LITTLE ABOUT US Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter. How to Apply: The job application can be accessed on the Careers page of nature.org. External applicants can apply here, and current TNC employees can apply here by 11:59pm on Monday, March 6, 2023. Questions can be directed to Jeff Marcus, jmarcus@tnc.org. 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 all genders with 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 or veteran status or other status protected by law.
