The Seasonal Land Steward performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management during the spring and summer months.
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.
- 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).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.