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Terrestrial Invasive Species Project Coordinator

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Terrestrial Invasive Species Project Coordinator


POSITION PROFILE
Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I help?” or “How can I make a difference?”, but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day!

By joining our New York team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. We are making a difference every day through our boots on the ground conservation work, voices in public policy advocacy, and teaching minds in local cities and communities. Our science community consists of a group of a women and men who are leading the industry on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.

To help advance our work in New York, we are seeking a motivated self-starter with a strong interest in helping to advance our invasive species field work throughout the Adirondack region of upstate New York. The Terrestrial Invasive Species Project Coordinator is a lead team member of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to protect the Adirondack region from the impact of invasive species. They will plan and direct terrestrial invasive species management programs, address critical threats to natural systems and individual species, foster cross-site learning among the conservation community, and engage with community members.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes: 
·       Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management with a focus on terrestrial invasive species or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
·       Experience managing natural systems.
·       Experience managing staff, contractors or volunteers.
·       Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
·       Experience with in Geographic Information Systems and field data collection techniques.
·       Experience in training and formal presentation design/delivery.         
·       Must have valid driver’s license.
·       Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

If you are interested in doing work you can believe in, want to work in a collaborative environment, and like a great benefits package, please visit http://careers.nature.org and search for job ID #48460 in the keyword search. Applications must be made online. Submit your application by 11:59 PM EST on March 2, 2020, to be considered. The work location for this position is Keene Valley, NY.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of diverse people of all genders, backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.