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Hubbard Fellowship

 

Job ID 48970

Location Nebraska

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

OFFICE LOCATION

Omaha, Nebraska. Wood River, Nebraska

NE201

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 79 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, 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.

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

Join the Nebraska team and bolster your conservation and leadership experience through the Hubbard Fellowship. The work of this position will help build a healthy future for grasslands and rivers through land management and restoration, science, outreach, fundraising, and other conservation activities.

Designed for recent college graduates, the Hubbard Fellowship bridges the gap between school and career by providing a comprehensive range of experiences with a conservation organization. Land management will be prominent among the Fellow’s duties, including prescribed fire, invasive species control (including herbicide application), fence repair, seed harvest, and more. Additional work will include data collection, numerous outreach and communication activities, and fundraising. The Hubbard Fellow will travel to multiple Conservancy sites, attend conservation-related meetings and conferences, and shadow Conservancy and partner staff in various capacities. In addition, the Fellow will plan and conduct an independent project (research or other) catered to the Fellow’s individual interests and career objectives.

This twelve-month (full-time) position will require irregular hours and will include extensive outdoor physical labor under adverse conditions. The Hubbard Fellow is supervised by the Director of Science and may oversee the activities of short-term staff and volunteers. This position is located at the Conservancy’s Platte River Prairies, in a rural part of central Nebraska at Wood River, Nebraska, and will run from February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022. Housing is provided at The Nature Conservancy’s Platte River Prairies. Applications are due September 30, 2020.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in in biology, natural resources management, environmental studies, or related field, with graduation date of December 2020 or earlier.

Experience working in the outdoors.                   

Leadership experience.

Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Must have a valid driver's license.  

Qualified as or able to meet qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (http://www.tncfiremanual.org/RXCM.htm).      

                                  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

Knowledge/understanding of current trends in conservation and land management.

Experience managing volunteers or other staff.

Ability to identify various plant and animal species.

Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).

Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).

Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Cover letter should be 500 to 1,000 words and should express why the applicant is interested in the Fellowship, why they are qualified, why nature and conservation are important to them, and how the Fellowship would help them with their future career.

Any questions related to this specific position may be directed to chelzer@tnc.org. Applicants should refer to http://prairieecologist.com/hubbard-fellowship/ for more information on the program.

AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy'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." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.

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

Annual Salary of $25,480 based on hourly rate of $14.00. All travel required for this position is paid by The Nature Conservancy. Excellent benefits (including comprehensive medical and available dental insurance) and housing are provided on a Conservancy Preserve.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should visit www.nature.org/careers/. To apply to position number 48970 please upload your cover letter and resume as one document under the Resume Required link. Please do not upload your cover letter separately. Cover letter should be 500 to 1,000 words and should express why the applicant is interested in the
Fellowship, why they are qualified, why nature and conservation are important to them, and how the Fellowship would help them with their future career.

When applying for this position, please specify the degree-level that you will possess by the end of December 2020. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2020. Regardless of whether you have included qualifications in your resume, be sure to also provide them within the appropriate fields during the online application process. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the minimum qualifications of the position. You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Any questions related to this specific position may be directed to chelzer@tnc.org. Applicants should refer to http://prairieecologist.com/hubbard-fellowship/ for more
information on the program.

If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.