Osage Plains Fire and Stewardship Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy • El Dorado Springs, MO

255d • $48,000 - $53,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Osage Plains Fire and Stewardship Coordinator (OPFSC) develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas. The OPFSC provides technical leadership and support to Missouri and plans and directs preserve management programs and stewardship. The OPFSC addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process. The OPFSC develops and implements conservation strategies and employs a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. The OPFSC coordinates community support, ensures the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines and manages completion. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners.
• Must be able to obtain qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2).
• Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timelines.
• 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.
• Experience developing/delivering stewardship and fire related trainings.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 1 - 2 years related experience in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some experience managing volunteers or entry level staff.
• Qualified as a NWCG FFT1 (or above) or similar experience in non-NWCG qualifications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage conservation programs and plans for small to medium scale geographic areas.
• Provide technical leadership and support to Missouri and direct preserve management programs.
• Address critical threats to natural systems and individual species.
• Foster cross-site learning among the conservation community.
• Supply conservation planning teams with relevant site or landscape level information.
• Develop and implement conservation strategies using a range of protection tools.
• Coordinate community support and maintain preserve areas.
• Lead seasonal and volunteer work teams for prescribed fire, invasive species control, and habitat enhancement.
• Manage tool and equipment maintenance, fencing, and infrastructure repairs.
• Work with private landowners, partners, and community stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan including employer match
• Parental leave
• Accrued paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Other life and work wellbeing benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree