Job Information
The Nature Conservancy Restoration Associate, Keweenaw Forests in Marquette, Michigan
OFFICE LOCATION
Marquette, Michigan, USA
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Position will be based in the Keweenaw Peninsula and supervised out of the Marquette, Michigan office.
WHO WE ARE
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."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Restoration Associate, Keweenaw Forests performs and participates in preserve operations including the maintenance, management, development and coordination of conservation programs and outreach across TNCs ownership in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and specifically in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
TNC currently holds and manages approximately 35,000 acres in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. As part of a team responsible for the effective management of our lands and waters across the state, The Restoration Associate, Keweenaw Forests will ensure that TNCs holdings on the Keweenaw Peninsula are effectively managed for the benefit of nature and people. The Restoration Associate will help develop, review, and implement management plans that address the ecological and infrastructure elements of several different preserves. Activities will include 1) inventory and monitoring and mapping of ecological features both forest and natural feature inventory types common in the Keweenaw Peninsula, 2) infrastructure condition and maintenance (roads, trails, signage, and other preserve infrastructure), and 3) ecological restoration primarily in the form of invasive species surveys and control. Additionally, they will assist our forest managers and forest consultants to ensure the land base enrolled in Michigan's Commercial Forest Program is in compliance with the state laws of that program.
To undertake these activities, they will use GPS and geographic information systems (GIS) to identify, record and map native and non-native species, and natural feature types. They should be familiar with Michigan Natural Feature Inventory Community types and ranking. The Restoration Associate will use and maintain equipment, power tools, ORVs, vehicles, trailers, and GPS units and be familiar with driving on forest roads. They will navigate around natural areas with map and compass and GPS. The Restoration Associate will help maintain preserve, reserve, and conservation easement records. They will also assist in other projects and meetings related to TNCs protection and management efforts in the Keweenaw Peninsula as needed. They will be knowledgeable of natural resource management tools and techniques to ensure exemplary ecological condition of TNCs lands and waters.
With the deep focus on TNCs holdings, this position requires approximately 85% field work and