Pulaski, New York, United States

Syracuse, New York, United States

Rochester, New York, United States

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

The Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator (ARRC) provides technical and scientific support for conservation initiatives in support of The Nature Conservancy's measures of conservation success. The ARRC will facilitate efforts of the St. Lawrence and Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), a partnership program working to protect the region from the impacts of invasive species. The ARRC will develop, coordinate, and advance conservation programs and implement aquatic invasive species prevention and management programs that support biodiversity objectives of The Nature Conservancy. This position is funded through a five-year Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) award with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The SLELO PRISM is invasive species program that leads The Nature Conservancy's invasive species work in the Eastern Lake Ontario region in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. SLELO is one of eight established PRISMs in New York, whose mission is to protect native habitats, biodiversity, natural areas, and freshwater resources by using a collaborative and integrated approach to invasive species management with emphasis on prevention, early detection, rapid response, education, and outreach. Visit www.sleloinvasives.org to learn more. We're looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

• Master's degree in science related field and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with a focus on environmental monitoring, aquatic invasive species, or similar field.
• Experience designing and implementing monitoring programs.
• Ability to recognize and identify invasive aquatic plant and animal species.
• Experience managing staff, contractors, or volunteers.
• Experience using software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems and field data collection techniques.
• Experience with ecological restoration practices and implementation.
• Experience in training and formal presentation design/delivery.
• Must have valid driver's license and experience safely operating small watercraft.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of current trends, concepts, and practices in conservation, ecological restoration, limnology, and natural resource preservation including ecological site restoration.
• Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting applied, field-related scientific data.
• Experience in terrestrial and aquatic invasive species project coordination and management, ecological restoration implementation strategies, data collection, data processing, and data interpretation.
• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Working as part of a team with project management skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

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 on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

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 starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $70,000 - 71,315 for annual base salary. 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.

To apply for job ID 56087, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we 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 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.

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

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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.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.