Westchester, New York, USA

Bedford, New York, USA

Mount Kisco, New York, USA

Pound Ridge, New York, USA

Millwood, New York, USA

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 Conservation Steward assists with hands-on maintenance and management of The Nature Conservancy's nature preserves and conservation easements in New York State. Some duties include:
- Maintaining preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, including trailheads, kiosks, and trail networks
- Removal of invasive species and/or conducting species monitoring
- Assisting with preserve and easement monitoring
- Maintaining preserve records using a database, PC, and/or mobile device

The Conservation Steward will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. The position often requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.

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.
Working with the Conservancy's conservation team will provide the selected candidate with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of worldwide conservation issues and strategies for addressing threats to biodiversity. The Conservation Steward will have ample opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience in the fields of applied conservation and land management.

We're looking for someone who is a passionate, motivated problem-solver with an interest in natural systems. Come join TNC and apply today!

* High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience in land management or training in a science-related field.
* Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g., gardening and landscaping tools, string trimmer, lawn mower, cordless drill/driver, etc.).
* Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
* Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 1 - 2 years' experience in land management or related field.
* Knowledge of, or a demonstrated interest in, local ecology and natural systems.
* Experience collecting spatial and biological data in the field.
* Experience operating a chainsaw.
* A vaid drivers' license.
* Experience performing physically demanding work and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment cooperatively with a variety of volunteers and employees.
* Organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
* PC and mobile device familiarity, including database knowledge or understanding.
* Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

The Nature Conservancy is hiring one temporary Conservation Steward for the Mt. Kisco/ Westchester area.The anticipated duration of this temporary position is approximately 5 months with a start date in early to mid-May. Housing is not available for this position.

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 hourly rate for a candidate selected for this position is $21.00 dollars. 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 ID56137, 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.

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.