The Nature Conservancy Hiring for 2024 Smoky Valley Ranch Seasonal Conservation Steward at Strong City, Washington Full Time

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WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Seasonal Conservation Steward works at Smoky Valley Ranch (SVR),
located in between Oakley and Scott City, in Logan County, Kansas. They
will perform and participate in ranch operations, maintenance,
management, and ecological monitoring. This is a full-time, entry-level
seasonal position with a flexible duration up to 6 months, ideally
starting late March/early April and ending in late September. The
Seasonal Conservation Steward must be willing to learn about
conservation issues and priorities. Housing is not provided, but limited
housing accommodations may be made available, as feasible. Salary Range:
$16.00 – $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Under the direction of the Ranch Manager, the Conservation Steward
carries out ranch operations and maintenance tasks:

Works with cattle and bison and attends daily to water, fencing, salt,
and mineral.

Organizes and manages ranch inventory.

Maintains preserve infrastructure, including roads, water systems,
fences, and other facilities.

Keeps vehicles clean and in good working order.

Carries out vegetation and other ecological monitoring and management
activities as directed by the Ranch Manager.

Spray or remove exotic species

May require training to assist with prescribed burns, under the
direction of the designated burn boss.

Performs various ranch work as directed by the Ranch Manager.

Work with outside entities (universities, extension, etc.) to advance
management on SVR.

May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on
difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding
circumstances. Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular
strain.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

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.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver.

Maintains constructive, positive relationships on behalf of TNC, with
staff, neighbors, partners, the community, and visitors to the ranch.

Resolves problems at Ranch Manager direction.

Works under close or infrequent supervision.

May require some travel outside Western Kansas (less than 10%) for
events.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

High school diploma or GED and 1 year’s training in science-related
field or related experience in land management.

Experience recognizing plant and animal species.

Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient
manner (e.g. trailer, lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, ATV/UTV, Skid
steer).

Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required.
(e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, Red Card).

Experience working with cattle and ranching.

Experience with fence construction and maintenance.

Experience performing physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions
or in inclement weather.