Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator

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 Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator (ARRC) provides technical and scientific support for conservation initiatives in support of The Nature Conservancy’s measures of conservation success. The ARRC will facilitate efforts of the St. Lawrence and Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), a partnership program working to protect the region from the impacts of invasive species. The ARRC will develop, coordinate, and advance conservation programs and implement aquatic invasive species prevention and management programs that support biodiversity objectives of The Nature Conservancy. This position is funded through a five-year Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) award with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

 We’re Looking for You:

The SLELO PRISM is invasive species program that leads The Nature Conservancy’s invasive species work in the Eastern Lake Ontario region in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. SLELO is one of eight established PRISMs in New York, whose mission is to protect native habitats, biodiversity, natural areas, and freshwater resources by using a collaborative and integrated approach to invasive species management with emphasis on prevention, early detection, rapid response, education, and outreach. Visit www.sleloinvasives.org to learn more. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in science related field and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with a focus on environmental monitoring, aquatic invasive species, or similar field.
• Experience designing and implementing monitoring programs.
• Ability to recognize and identify invasive aquatic plant and animal species.
• Experience managing staff, contractors, or volunteers.
• Experience using software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems and field data collection techniques.
• Experience with ecological restoration practices and implementation.
• Experience in training and formal presentation design/delivery.
• Must have valid driver’s license and experience safely operating small watercraft.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of current trends, concepts, and practices in conservation, ecological restoration, limnology, and natural resource preservation including ecological site restoration.
• Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting applied, field-related scientific data.
• Experience in terrestrial and aquatic invasive species project coordination and management, ecological restoration implementation strategies, data collection, data processing, and data interpretation.
• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Working as part of a team with project management skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

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!