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Crew Leader- Dune Restoration Crew (ID: 1747)
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Deadline:
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Open until filled
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Org / Sponsor:
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The Nature Conservancy
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Location:
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Frankfort/MI
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Details:
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Job Title: Dune Restoration Specialist- Crew Leader
Job ID: 10824
Location: Michigan
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
OFFICE LOCATION
Dune Restoration Crews will be based out of an office in Frankfort/MI.
ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization/working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951/the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants/animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Crew Leader position will supervise up to a 9 person crew to implement invasive species removal and dune restoration at sites located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan. S/he may also work with volunteers/other TNC employees/The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC)/The Leelenau Conservancy (TLC)/Michigan DNR/and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SLBE) to assist with dune and shoreline restoration.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma and 6 months of related experience.
- Experience operating various types of equipment.
- Experience performing physical work.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
B.S. in biological sciences or natural resources with successful biological management work experience in the field/or combination of successful biological management work experience in the field and college course work in biological sciences or natural resources.
Leadership skills and experience supervising a crew in field situations preferred.
Experience with ecosystem restoration/invasive species control/and herbicide application preferred.
Ability to obtain State Commercial Pesticide Applicators license.
Experience or ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment.
Familiarity with Michigan flora and fauna helpful.
Experience with GPS/topographic/and aerial photos helpful.
BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation/excellent benefits/flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result/you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development/both within the workplace and beyond.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit resume and cover letter as one document.
All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience and education/even if information is included in resume) to be considered for a position.
Please apply at:
www.nature.org/careers
View posting at:
https://careers.nature.org/psp/P89HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
EOE STATEMENT
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Contact:
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Matt Kleitch
mkleitch@tnc.org
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