Job Details

• 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, (i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists).
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• 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 in training.
• Must have valid driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Master's degree and/or 3-5 years' experience in forestry, natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Experience managing forestry activities including timber harvest, site preparation, forest inventory methodology, reforestation, pre-commercial thinning, insect and disease management, best management practices, and associated road work.
• Experience overseeing the management of forestland under FSC certification and Commercial Forest Program.
• Experience in forest data analysis methods and the use of geospatial data.
• Knowledge of forest carbon programs and methodologies.
• Knowledge of and willingness to participate in professional forester groups in Michigan.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource protection and restoration.
• Familiarity with principles of land acquisition, protection, and acquiring conservation and other legal interests in property.
• Technical report and grant proposal writing experience appreciated.

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 https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

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.

The compensation range for this position begins at $46,500 and may be commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply for job ID 50249, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/by 11:59 PM EST on September 24th, 2021. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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 people of diverse 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 orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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