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　　BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1year related experience in custodial and ecological land management orsimilar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Experience with natural systems.

　　Experience in ecological land management principles.

　　Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment andmachinery.

　　Must have a valid driver\'s license. Please indicate this in yourresume.

　　In addition, the following skills and/or experiences would be an assetfor this role. For applicants without these, please view these as areasor skillsets where you will have opportunities for growth andprofessional development:

　　Knowledge of wetland/grassland ecology of the Prairie Pothole Region,habitat management techniques, and knowledge of migratory birds andlocal wildlife.

　　Working knowledge of GIS programs.

　　Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel,Web browsers.)

　　Ability to operate ATVs/UTVs and 4x4 pickup trucks with trailers.

　　Ability to plan, administer and record or present results of work-team.

　　Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments coming frommultiple sources.

　　Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experienceappreciated.

　　Experience managing volunteers or entry level staff.

　　Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete surveys.

　　Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timelines.

　　Fluent in English (written and verbal.)

　　WHAT WE BRING

　　Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Throughgrassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of themost effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in theworld. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, andthe dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impactconservation around the world!

　　TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package includinghealth care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, lifeinsurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other lifeand work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on ourCulture Tab on nature.org/careers.

　　We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of thehealth and well-being of the people we employ.

　　ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

　　This is full-time hourly position (35-40 hours/week) with the option towork up to 40 hours with the expectation that it might be neccesary towork 40 hours or more on occasion (a few times per year) to meet thegoals of the position. Some evening and weekend hours may be required towork with landowners when they are available and when conditions areconducive for activities.

　　The primary workstation will be with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servicein Columbia, SD and/or The Nature Conservancy\'s Ordway Prairie Preservein Leola, SD. Shared housing may be available on the Ordway Preserve.

　　We would like this position to start as soon as possible. We reviewapplications on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.You may contact Mary Miller at [email protected] with questions about theposition.

　　TNC also fosters an environment supportive of empowering our employees,amplifying an equitable workforce, and creating opportunities toparticipate in our nine Employee Resource Groups.

　　In alignment with the global organization, the Tri-State chapter ismaking an intentional effort to creating a community of inclusivity andbelonging through collaboration and feedback. We\'re committed tobuilding a culture based on trust, transparency, empathy, andaccountability. We value individuality and difference of backgrounds andideas, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

　　SALARY INFORMATION

　　The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position isgenerally within the range of \$40,000-\$44,000 for annual base salary.This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is theUSA. Where a successful candidate\'s actual pay will fall within thisrange will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, thecandidate\'s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay rangein the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied toUSA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during therecruitment.

　　APPLY NOW

　　To apply for job ID 54509, submit your materials online by using theApply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying?Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

　　The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitmentto diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission isbest advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diversebackgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff tocreate an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is apriority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors,religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status,sexu