Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Steward

What We:

Can Achieve Together: The Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Steward (PSCPS) performs and participates in preserve operations including the maintenance, planning, and coordination of conservation programs for TNC-owned fee lands in the upper reaches of the Sonoita Creek watershed. Areas of responsibility for this position include the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, which totals 878 acres across several non-contiguous parcels.

The position also includes providing regular stewardship support to other TNC preserves in the region. The position reports to the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Manager and is based at the preserve in Patagonia, Arizona. The position involves interactions with nearby agencies such as the Town of Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, and the U.S.

Forest Service, as well as a suite of non-profit partners and community groups. This position requires frequent interaction with visitors to the preserve. 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! Duties are anticipated in the percentages below, and may fluctuate based on the business need: Facilities & Equipment Maintenance (Approximately 30%) Monitors and maintains facilities and related systems (e.g., workshop, visitor center, electrical, plumbing).

• Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public including trails, footbridges, fences, and seating.
• Maintains tools and equipment, operates heavy machinery (e.g., shovels, weed whips, brush cutters, tractor).

Conservation at the Preserve (Approximately 30%) Performs monitoring of ecological processes and human visitation (e.g., streamflow readings, vegetation surveys).

• Executes ecological restoration strategies that lead to ecosystem improvements; strategies may include use of herbicide, power tools and machinery, and hand tools.

Works with TNC Science staff to support and coordinate TNC’s science and ecological research initiatives. Volunteer Work Group Coordination (Approximately 20%) Assists with coordinating stewardship volunteer workdays and volunteer projects.

• Assists with volunteer orientation, training, scheduling, and appreciation.

Public Engagement & Programming (Approximately 10%) Educates audiences

about:

the preserve’s history, ecological significance, and the TNC mission; supports positive

experience:

s for visitors.

• Supports field trips and group visits.

Other (Approximately 10%) Completes miscellaneous administrative tasks such as training, employee objective-setting and self-evaluations, expense reports, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner. Occasional travel within Arizona to visit preserves, meetings, training, etc. (with possible over-night / weekend stays)

Occasional travel in U.S. for trainings, etc. Other duties as assigned and directed by the Preserve Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

& SCOPE Position will execute all duties within the Conservancy’s Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, business practices, processes and guidelines and Business Unit (BU) practices.

• Perform duties under general supervision and established guidelines.

Make day-to-day decisions within the scope of work assignments and prioritize work independently. May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make some independent decisions based on analysis,

experience:

and context.

• Provides ad hoc coverage for the preserve visitor center, including performing opening and closing procedures, and supporting visitor center volunteers.

Oversight of work groups, consisting of staff, interns, volunteer staff with the support of the Preserve Manager. Willing and able to work overtime, longer workdays, weekends, and holidays as needed. In addition to required travel to various properties throughout Arizona, occasionally requires travel including overnight throughout Arizona for meetings, staff retreat, etc. and occasionally in U.S

for meetings, trainings, retreats, etc. Coordinates with Youth Safety Office to assure compliance with TNC’s Youth Safety Policy when activities may include youth May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Occasionally lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls objects or materials weighing up to 45 pounds. Work is diverse and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines. Networks with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the visiting public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs/preserves.

Valid driver’s license. Other duties as assigned.

What You:

’ll Bring: AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related

experience:

in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

.

Experience:

With forest, wetland, and grassland ecosystems. With ecological land management principles. Operating and maintaining in a safe and efficient manner various types of equipment and machinery (such as: tractor, lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment). Working with computers and related software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), “Box”, Teams, web browsers and internet research.

Youth certified (completes TNC training within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

DESIRED:

QUALIFICATIONS:

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:

.

Experience:

coordinating volunteers or entry level staff. 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/conservation or similar field. Facilities maintenance

experience:

, such as: light plumbing, electrical, and trail maintenance work. Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

Experience:

working in a metrics driven culture. AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related

experience:

in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

.

Experience:

with natural systems.

Experience:

in ecological land management principles.

Experience:

operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery. 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 $36,800 ($20.22/hr) - $39,360 ($21.62/hr) - based on a 35-hour workweek.

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

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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.