Driftless Ecology Technician

The Nature Conservancy • Winona, MN

5d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Driftless Ecology Technician, you will perform a variety of routine tasks surveying and monitoring for insect, plant, bird, or reptile species in small goat/bluff prairies in the southeast Minnesota driftless region. You will closely work in collaboration with Minnesota driftless program Nature Conservancy staff to monitor and evaluate the effects of management on biological communities. You will also support surveying leading to adaptive management of natural resources in the driftless.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months’ experience.
• Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
• 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."
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completed at least two years in natural resource management or biological science field of study.
• Knowledge and field experience with plants and non-mammalian animals highly preferred.
• Previous experience surveying and identifying plants and animals in the field is a plus.
• Ability to perform with a minimum of supervision and work cooperatively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS pro or a willing to learn basic functionality to collect and manage spatial data.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and produce written reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining project records and participating in data collection, data entry, and data management.
• Using field identification skills to conduct surveys of plants and animals in the southeast Minnesota driftless environment.
• Administrative work related to project and data management, data analysis, and GIS.

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree