Conservation Education Assistant

What We:

Can Achieve Together: The Conservation

Education:

• Assistant (CEA) will be exposed to and participate in a broad range of

education:

al opportunities. The Conservation

Education:

• Assistant participates in

education:

, outreach, stewardship and operations programs, interacts frequently with visitors and helps maintain preserve areas frequented by the public at Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island, NY. The Conservation

Education:

• Assistant will work closely with the TNC Long Island Conservation Lands Team.

Working with a global conservation organization will broaden the selected candidate’s knowledge of worldwide conservation issues and strategies for addressing threats to biodiversity.

Education:

& Outreach: Assist

Education:

Program Manager and Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator to help create and implement interpretive

education:

and outreach programming and materials that emphasize the biological diversity of the Mashomack Preserve, global environmental change, and The Nature Conservancy’s conservation initiatives. Projects include curriculum planning, creating interpretive signage and other materials for hikers.

• Help direct and teach the summer Children’s Environmental Explorers program.
• Provide general Visitor Center, communications, and operations staff support, including completing office/administrative work, event support, providing information to visiting public and working with and helping to direct volunteers.

Stewardship: Assist Preserve staff with various aspects of preserve stewardship, facilities maintenance and Manor House operations. Tasks may include trail management and maintenance, routine mowing of trails and grounds, event preparation/clean-up, invasive species removal and trash removal/recycling.

Duties will require physical labor and the safe operation of hand tools and power equipment. Applied Conservation: Assist staff with a variety of conservation projects related to habitat management, wildlife monitoring, and research. Tasks may include GIS data collection and mapping, wildlife and vegetation surveys, data entry and analysis, literature reviews, and written reports.

Duties will require long hours in the field and/or office.

Responsibilities:

& Scope: Ability to speak, both one-on-one and in front of small to medium sized groups, in a consistently professional, positive and approachable manner. Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including staff or volunteers. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances in areas where ticks & mosquitos can be a frequent nuisance.

May require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain. Makes day to day decisions as delegated by supervisor. Ability to work under close supervision or independently. Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings as necessary. We’re Looking for You: Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You:

’ll Bring High school diploma or GED and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related

experience:

in land management.

Experience:

recognizing plant and animal species.

Experience:

operating various types of tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. handheld GPS, gardening tools, lawn mower, weed whacker, etc.)

Experience:

working in a team environment. Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, boat safety) Desired

Qualifications:

Multi-lingual

skills:

and multi-cultural or cross-cultural

experience:

appreciated. 1 - 2 years’

experience:

or degree in environmental

education:

or related field.

Experience:

with teaching/tutoring or customer service. Strong written and oral communication

skills:

Excellent organizational

skills:

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment cooperatively with a variety of volunteers and staff. PC and/or mobile device familiarity, including with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Current First Aid or CPR certification desirable.

Skill in kayaking and/or canoeing. Must have valid driver’s license. Form of transportation for personal use is preferred. Additional Information: This is a term limited position. This position will last approximately 22 weeks; shared housing accommodations may be available. 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 the Auto Safety information page 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. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of 23.30 dollars hourly rate.

This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location,

qualifications:

, specific

skills:

, and

experience:

Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends.

As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC.

Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.

In addition to the

requirements:

in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and

experience:

s outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique

experience:

Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We:

Bring: Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! 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:

Learn more

about:

our

Benefits:

and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received.

Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer. Our commitment to equal employment

opportunity:

includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.

• Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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. Do you have military

experience:

? Visit our U.S. Military

Skills:

Translator to match your military

experience:

with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.