WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similarfield 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 your resume.In addition, the following skills and/or experiences would be an asset forthis role. For applicants without these, please view these as areas orskillsets where you will have opportunities for growth and professionaldevelop

　　Knowledge of wetland/grassland ecology of the Prairie Pothole Region,habitat management techniques, and knowledge of migratory birds and localwildlife.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 from multiplesources.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 BRINGSince 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassrootsaction, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effectiveand wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to morethan 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts ofour diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

　　TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8%employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance,disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and workwell-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab onnature

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

　　ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATIONThis 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 to work 40hours or more on occasion (a few times per year) to meet the goals of theposition. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to work withlandowners when they are available and when conditions are conducive foractivi

　　The primary workstation will be with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service inColumbia, SD and/or The Nature Conservancy's Ordway Prairie Preserve inLeola, 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. Youmay contact Mary Miller at [email protected] with questions about the position.

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

　　In alignment with the global organization, the Tri-State chapter is makingan intentional effort to creating a community of inclusivity and belongingthrough collaboration and feedback. We're committed to building a culturebased on trust, transparency, empathy, and accountability. We valueindividuality and difference of backgrounds and ideas, and we encouragecandidates of all backgrounds to apply.

　　SALARY INFORMATIONThe starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generallywithin the range f $40,000-$44,000 for annual base salary. This rangeonly applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where asuccessful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be basedon a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate'slocation, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please notecountries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the localcurrency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges.Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.