Field Steward

About the positionResponsibilities• Identify goals and objectives in collaboration with the program manager and others. • Effectively utilize resources, including seasonal employees, to achieve identified goals and complete project work plans. • Develop and implement various conservation management techniques such as grazing, prescribed fire, and invasive species management practices. • Assist with planning and implementing ecological management plans and projects on TNC lands in SD and MN. • Lead work teams to address critical threats to natural systems and individual species.• Foster cross-site learning among the conservation community. • Supply conservation planning with site level information relevant to the planning process. Requirements• Associates degree with 5 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience in operating/maintaining various farm equipment and maintaining facilities. • Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, including landowners, media, government employees, and 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, etc. • Leadership experience - managing and training staff and/or volunteers. Nice-to-haves• Must acquire a DOT medical certificate within 3 months of starting date. • Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual before March 2025.• Must be qualified, or able to become qualified, as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) by March 2025. • Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities. • Familiarity with principles of land acquisition or similar asset acquisition. • Knowledge of ecological land management principles. • Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation. • 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. • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Benefits• Health care benefits• Flexible spending accounts• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match• Parental leave• Accrued paid time off• Life insurance• Disability coverage• Employee assistance program• Other life and work well-being benefits Apply tot his job