Employer: The Nature Conservancy
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Salary: $53,000 - $63,000 annually
Application Deadline: August 18th, 2024
The Land Conservation Coordinator develops, manages, and advances conservation programs with emphasis on fire and invasive species management for The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC’s) central Florida preserves and with conservation partners in the wider central Florida landscape. The Conservation Coordinator addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species and fosters cross-site learning among conservation community members. They develop and implement conservation strategies and secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. Additional duties include participating in community engagement, ensuring the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, coordinating multiple projects, serving as a training cadre member in Center for Conservation Initiatives (CCI) and partner stewardship courses, setting deadlines, and managing projects to completion. This position is part of the Stewardship and Field Program (SAF) and is located at the Disney Wilderness Preserve (DWP) in Kissimmee, FL.
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the DWP Land Conservation Coordinator! Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Florida, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!
We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated problem-solver to lead our work within the southern division. Come join TNC and apply today!
Essential functions include participating in a leadership capacity as a fire crew member during prescribed burns and wildfires, requiring the minimum TNC training and fitness standards for prescribed burning at an arduous level (ability to carry 45-pound pack 3 miles in less than 45 minutes). This also requires the regular use of ignition devices, fire control hand tools, and operation of Type 6/7 engines, tractors, and other fire suppression equipment. The Land Conservation Coordinator will implement invasive species control measures, lead work teams on stewardship projects, and represent TNC on regional working groups. Responsibilities also include assisting with rare species recovery, scientific monitoring, and coordinating the collection of spatial data and maintaining records for invasive species and treatments via GIS and mobile technology. The incumbent will serve as a core team member of the Central Florida Ecosystem Restoration Team, which assists partners with prescribed fire operations, invasive species control, collection of monitoring data and records in accordance with grant deliverables for reporting. The role ensures maintenance of tools, equipment, and infrastructure, conducts public outreach, and leads resource management trainings. The position supervises staff and interns, overseeing their performance, training, and recruitment. Work is performed in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule (i.e. ability to work weekends and holidays as necessary).
Since this position may involve operating company owned/leased vehicles, you will be required to participate in the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. As such, you will be required to provide your driver's license information, which may be used to review your Motor Vehicle Record. Please be aware The Conservancy reserves the right to revoke driving privileges at any time.
