Prairie Coteau Assistant Preserve Manager

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

As the Prairie Coteau Assistant Preserve Manager (APM), your primary responsibility will be to identify goals and objectives in collaboration with the program manager and others and effectively utilize resources (including seasonal employees) to achieve identified goals and complete project work plans. You will also help develop and implement various management techniques to The Nature Conservancy sites in the work area utilizing objective-driven grazing, prescribed fire, and invasive species management practices. 

In this role, you will be responsible for equipment maintenance, facilities management, and administrative tasks associated with projects. The position will require physical labor, irregular work hours at times, some overnight travel, and occasional work at other Chapter programs across SD, ND, and MN as part of the Tri-State Chapter Team. 
As the Prairie Coteau Assistant Preserve Manager (APM), you will report to Prairie Coteau Program Manager.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Prairie Coteau Assistant Preserve Manager. Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful landscape of Eastern SD and Southwest MN, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!  We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to help lead our Chapter’s stewardship work and work within our Division. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.  
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists. 
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, ArcGIS, tablets and basic databases, and etc.
• Experience in training seasonal or entry level field crews.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Please indicate this in your resume or cover letter.  
• Experience operating various types of equipment. 
• Ability to pass  DOT health physical.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual. 

In addition, the following DESIRED skills and/or experiences would be an asset for this role but are not required. For applicants without these, please view these as areas or skillsets where you will have opportunities for growth and professional development.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Familiarity with principles of land acquisition or similar asset acquisition.
• Must be qualified, or able to become qualified, as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2).
• Ability to obtain related licenses or certifications as required including:  First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application.
• Experience controlling invasive species in prairie ecosystems via herbicide application from UTVs, ATVs, and backpack sprayers.  
• Experience working with or around livestock (cattle) and working with grazing practices and fencing systems. 
• Experience with plant identification in the Great Plains. 
• Experience with natural systems and ecological land management principles.