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Adirondack Invasive Species Management Steward

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Adirondack Invasive Species Management Steward


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 at high-use recreational areas such as campgrounds, trailheads, and Conservancy preserves throughout the Adirondack region of upstate New York. The Adirondack Invasive Species Management Steward will focus on data collection, completing invasive species surveys, mechanical invasive plant management, public education/outreach, data analysis, report writing, and additional projects along with the other program team members. This paid, short term, summer position is an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain substantive experience and exposure to our conservation work in the Adirondacks and across New York State. 

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes: 
·       High school diploma or GED and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related experience in land management.
·       Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
·       Experience working in a team environment.                                           
·       Must have valid driver’s license.
·       Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Dates and Compensation
·       May-August 2020, 10-12 weeks total.
·       $16.10/hr, 35-hour work week, generally Mondays through Fridays. 
·       Cover letter and resume required for application to be considered. 
·       Application Deadline: March 2, 2020
·       Housing is not provided, but we may be able to assist the successful applicant in finding local housing.
·       No phone calls or emails please.

If you are interested in doing work you can believe in, want to work in a collaborative environment, and a benefits package, please visit our external application and search for job ID #48458 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.