Flint Hills Stewardship Coordinator

Posted: February 05, 2024

The Flint Hills Stewardship Coordinator (Coordinator) will be responsible for the management of and partnership opportunities pertaining to TNC-owned lands within the Kansas portion of the Flint Hills. The Coordinator will be responsible for a wide range of job duties related to TNC properties, and must be able to balance effective property management with planning, maintenance, and relationship building. The FHSC will identify challenges, threats, and opportunities unique to each TNC property to develop effective and cohesive management strategies. Further, the FHSC will work with partners and ranchers local to each property to model stewardship practices and concepts that help address critical threats to the larger Flint Hills landscape. Maintaining and building capacity for equipment and facilities will be critical to successfully accomplishing the position goals. The Coordinator will lead work teams to ensure the coordination, community support and implementation of preserve management plans. The Coordinator will maintain preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, control exotic species and/or monitor and research species, maintain tools and equipment, operate heavy machinery, and serve as an ambassador to the visiting public. Further, the Coordinator will cooperate closely with the National Park Service (NPS) on all projects related to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, a flagship property that TNC co-manages with the NPS. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU Do you love working outdoors and with people? Are you interested in stewarding one of the most iconic landscapes in Kansas for future generations? We’re looking for a someone who is equally comfortable working in the field, supervising field staff, and networking with a wide variety of groups in the Flint Hills. We’re also looking for someone who is eager work on projects like prescribed burns and to take the related trainings. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization and a fantastic team in Kansas! What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing staff or volunteers. Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists. Qualified as, or able to meet the qualifications of, the National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) FireFighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification. Requirements for FFT2 can be found in the Conservancy Fire Management Manual at: https://www.tncfiremanual.org/FIrefighter.htm Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages. Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc. Experience in training. Desired Qualifications 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities. Familiarity with principles of land acquisition or similar asset acquisition. Knowledge of ecological land management principles. Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation. What We Bring Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!