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Nags Head Woods Preserve Assistant - The Nature Conservancy - Kill Devil Hills, NC

January 27, 2016




The Conservation Practitioner I performs and participates in preserve outreach, operations, and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


The Conservation Practitioner I position has a focus on Environmental Education and Outreach in Nags Head Woods Preserve, owned by The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina. S/he will work closely with conservation staff and partners to provide a meaningful experience for visitors to Nags Head Woods Preserve. S/he will also support Conservation staff with ongoing stewardship and restoration projects in the preserve as needed.


Key projects may include:


Environmental Education and Outreach (50%):


  • Design and lead tours in Nags Head Woods Preserve.

  • Research natural history and points of interest along preserve trails as talking points/signs for visitors.

  • Meets with conservation staff and partners in the field to help develop freshwater fish id signage and documents.

  • Use GPS to record points of interest along trails.

  • Use audio editing software to process recordings into short audio segments.

  • Use GIS to develop trail maps showing points of interest.

  • Collect still and video footage of nature sights on the preserves.

  • Greet the public and answering questions related to Nags Head Woods Preserve.

  • Record visitor logs in excel.

  • Attend and participate in Coastal Environmental Education Network Meetings (CEEN) or other events.

Preserve Stewardship Support (30%):

  • Assist with preserve stewardship projects including, invasive plant management, hiking trail maintenance, and herpetology study support.

  • Assist with design and development of fishing trial and platforms

  • Assist Conservation staff with ongoing native plant and oyster restoration projects as needed.

General Office Support (20%):

  • Assist with electronic file archiving.

  • Assist with GIS file management.

  • Proficiency and willingness to promote NHWP on social media.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

  • Will interact with visitors.

  • Works under close or infrequent supervision.

  • May work in variable weather conditions, in isolated settings, and under minor physically demanding circumstances.

  • Requires minor physical exertion and/or muscular strain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma and 6 months of related experience.

  • Clear communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.

  • Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, web browsers, Google Earth, online mapping tools)

  • Experience or coursework using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce maps.

  • Experience using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units in the field.

  • Experience with organization skills, attention to detail and working independently.

  • Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, boat, kayak or canoe, etc).

  • Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, and driver’s license).

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION


This an 8 week internship during the May-August timeframe paying $8.00 per hour.


HOW TO APPLY


To apply to position number 43901, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 02/29/16.


Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.


If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide 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 men and women 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.


The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.






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