The Seasonal Land Steward performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management during the spring and summer months.Seasonal Land Stewards will be hired for he Blue-Boggy Project (Connerville area between Ada and Tishomingo).
The Seasonal Land Steward maintains preserve areas through daily removal of invasive plant species and other ranch-related activities. S/he maintains tools and equipment. The majority of each day will be spent on an ATV/UTV spraying invasive plant species.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- May interact with visitors.
- Works under close or infrequent supervision.
- Works in variable weather conditions including summer heat, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- Housing not available; applicants must have means for daily transportation to remote areas.
- Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, two-way radio, etc).
- Must be able to operate ATV/UTV hauling a 60-gallon tank through rough and rocky landscapes.
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, and driver’s license).
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
- Ability to follow instructions from colleagues.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to operate ATV in uneven terrain.
- Ability to work in difficult conditions including exposure to heat, sun, insects, remote areas etc.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment, lawn mower, trimmer, chainsaw, manual/standard transmission vehicle, tractor, etc.
- Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
- Willingness to learn to identify invasive plants and participate in spot-spraying of herbicides.
- Preferred ranch management experience: fence construction, welding, livestock, etc.
- Must be at least 18 years old. Prefer age 21 or older.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.