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See full job and applications details at https:\/\/careers.nature.org\/psc\/tnccareers\/APPLICANT\/APPL\/c\/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=49921&PostingSeq=1&PortalActualURL=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.nature.org%2fpsc%2ftnccareers%2fAPPLICANT%2fAPPL%2fc%2fHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3fPage%3dHRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26Action%3dU%26FOCUS%3dApplicant%26SiteId%3d1%26JobOpeningId%3d49921%26PostingSeq%3d1&PortalRegistryName=APPLICANT&PortalServletURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.nature.org%2fpsp%2ftnccareers%2f&PortalURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.nature.org%2fpsc%2ftnccareers%2f&PortalHostNode=APPL&NoCrumbs=yes&PortalKeyStruct=yes<\/a><\/p>\n Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world\u2019s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.\u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. We know we\u2019ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. Whether it\u2019s career development, work\/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there\u2019s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all of our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.<\/p>\n Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the\u00a0Michigan Team<\/a>!<\/p>\n As Restoration Assistant, you will steward some of Michigan\u2019s most beautiful and ecologically critical lands. The Restoration Assistant \u00a0performs and participates in maintenance, restoration, management, and monitoring on lands in Michigan owned by The Nature Conservancy, primarily in the Upper Peninsula. The Nature Conservancy in Michigan owns and manages more than 30 nature preserves and forest preserves encompassing more than 55,000 acres.\u00a0<\/p>\n This position is based out of Marquette, MI with frequent travel throughout Michigan (primarily the Upper Peninsula). Travel accommodations will be provided by The Nature Conservancy. When traveling to maintain lands in the Upper Peninsula they may be required to camp during the work week. Housing is not provided. This is a full time, temporary position starting as soon as possible with a duration of 12 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Restoration Assistant helps maintain lands in Michigan owned by The Nature Conservancy (primarily in the Upper Peninsula). This position performs land management activities on remote properties, some visited frequently by the public and others only sporadically. This role assists with the management of natural resources, removal of invasive\/exotic species using mechanical and\/or chemical methods, and species monitoring. The Restoration Assistant assists with installation and maintenance of foot trails, trailheads, and other preserve infrastructure. This position interacts with preserve visitors and volunteers. The role assists with monitoring of conservation easements. The Restoration Assistant will use GPS and geographic information systems (GIS) to identify, record and map native and non-native species and other features. \u00a0The position will use and maintain equipment, power tools, vehicles, trailers, and GPS units. This position will need to navigate natural areas by using a map, compass and GPS. The individual in this role will help maintain preserve records using a database on a Windows PC. \u00a0<\/p>\n DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with the Conservancy’s Auto Safety Program. 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YOUR POSITION WITH TNC<\/span><\/h2>\n
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