Kenne Valley,New York, United States

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The Nature Conservancy's Follensby Pond property is a 14,700-acre landscape featuring a 1,000 acre, 102-feet deep lake, ten miles of undeveloped Raquette River shoreline, and abundant wildlife. Situated in Haudenosaunee and Abenaki homelands in Tupper Lake and Harrietstown in the AdirondacksFollensby was the site of Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'Philosophers' Camp' in 1858, which popularized a spiritual connection to nature and the wilderness preservation philosophy within a budding conservation movement. The Nature Conservancy recently came to an historic agreement with New York State creating the Follensby Pond Research Preserve which encompasses the pond and its 8,660 watershed. The Follensby Pond Research Preserve Field Programs Coordinator manages implements, and assists in developing outreach and educational programs and visitation at the 8,600-acre Follensby Research Preserve.

The Follensby Research Preserve Field Programs Coordinator is responsible for managing all visitation to the Follensby Pond Research Preserve. This includes providing logistical support for individual and group visitation; managing the visitation scheduling calendar; and maintaining and updating field trip equipment (i.e. canoes, paddles, safety equipment, etc.). They will develop protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of visitors as well as the ecological integrity of the Preserve such as preventing the introduction of invasive species by visitors. They will lead field trips both on land and water in conjunction with professional naturalists and interpreters from The Wild Center as well as with other Conservancy team members. The Coordinator will assist in community outreach and in developing concepts for managed public access to the Preserve for educational purposes. They will work closely with the Follensby Caretaker, other Conservancy team members and partners.

If you're looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join the New York Division as The Follensby Research Preserve Field Programs Coordinator. Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of New York, but you'll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

Come join TNC and apply today!

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in natural resource management or outdoor recreation or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading field trips or similar guiding experience.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., government officials, researchers, donors, NGO's
• 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.
• Must have valid driver's and boating license.
• Must have Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Water Safety certifications or similar training or certifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 3-5 years' experience in natural resource management or working in outdoor recreation or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• New York State Licensed Guide Certification.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Familiarity with Leave No Trace principles.
• Familiarity with the Adirondacks.

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!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This is a full-time, temporary six-month position from May through October 2025.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC'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." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

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.

The salary budget for a candidate selected for this position is $29,877. This only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 56169, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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