Summer Bat Cave Steward

Employer
The Nature Conservancy in Texas
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

The Summer Bat Cave Steward is a full-time (35/hr week) temporary (12-16 week) position at the Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve near Mason, TX.  The Summer Bat Cave Steward (SBCS) will be responsible for opening the preserve to visitors Thursdays through Sundays in the evening.  The SBCS will be responsible for giving interpretive talks and answering questions about the Mexican free-tailed bats while waiting on or watching as the bats emerge from the cave.


The SBCS maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and performs light trail maintenance and land management activities.  The SBCS performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance, management, and conducts species monitoring.  The SBCS will maintain preserve records using a database, PC, or mobile device.  May work in variable weather conditions, at a remote location, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.                                                                                                                 

What You’ll Bring:
 

  • High school diploma or GED and 1 year’s training in a science-related field or related experience in land management.
  • Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
  • Experience operating various types of equipment safely and efficiently (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, 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

  • Must be comfortable speaking in public.
  • Weekend and evening work will be required.
  • Ability to give educational talks to a wide variety of kids and adults.
  • Experience working with volunteers a plus.
  • Light groundskeeping skills.
  • Ability to work alone in an isolated setting.  
  • 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/team members.
  • PC and/or mobile device familiarity, including database knowledge or understanding.
Job Field:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Mason, Texas
Salary:
$20-22 hourly
Job Benefits:

N/A

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://careers.tnc.org/us/en/job/JR102225/Summer-Bat-Cave-Steward

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