What We Can Achieve Together:
As the SE MN Preserve Management Assistant (PMA,) you will work throughout the driftless region of southeast Minnesota and serve on a 3-5-person crew participating in stewardship activities on both public and private lands and work closely with other non-profits and state and federal government employees.
You will be expected to coordinate, lead, and manage other TNC employees, volunteers, and partners. You may work under minimal and/or distant supervision and may make some independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
Tasks include prescribed burn preparation, fire implementation and post fire monitoring, removal and chemical treatment of invasive species, tool and equipment maintenance, and monitoring and data collection. Other activities may include plant and animal surveys, native seed harvest, tree and shrub planting, and preserve maintenance duties such as boundary posting. This position requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
The position is based at our Weaver Dunes Preserve near Kellogg, MN. Shared housing is provided, but not required. If housing is elected, the value of the housing will be included as taxable income. Details will be included in a housing agreement as part of the employment contract.
This is a regular, fixed term position (benefits eligible) with an anticipated end date of December 2027.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is a team player, can complete tasks independently and coordinate, manage, and lead volunteers and/or entry level staff. If that sounds like you, come join TNC and apply today!
What You’ll Bring:
AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with natural systems.
Experience in ecological land management principles.
Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery.
Qualified Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).
Must be able to achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and TNC Fire Management Manual.
Qualified Faller 3 (FAL3) or completion of S-212.
Experience operating and/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery, including but not limited to UTVs, chainsaws, trailers, skid steers.
Experience assisting with prescribed burn operations and installation of burn breaks.
Desired Qualifications
2-3 years’ related experience in ecological land management or similar field.• Qualified Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1).
Qualified Faller 2 (FAL2).
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete preserve management activities.
Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field.
Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Fieldmaps, Avenza, OnX, Microsoft Office).
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program . Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page . Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $20.25 - 22.45/ hour.…