Applications have opened for the Coastal Conservation Technician Vacancy at Nature Conservancy in the US. Interested candidates can apply for the position now.

Position Summary

The Coastal Conservation Technician assists science and conservation staff with program activities at the Virginia Coast Reserve including stewardship for beach-nesting shorebirds and waterbirds, marine habitat restoration, education, and outreach events, and preserve management and maintenance.

Duties

• Stewardship activities for beach-nesting birds (conducting visitor outreach and surveys at boat ramps, posting and patrolling beach-nesting bird habitat, maintaining signage, data entry);
• Likewise, marine habitat restoration (collecting eelgrass reproductive shoots, maintaining an eelgrass seed curing facility, oyster reef, and scallop restoration efforts);
• Also, education and outreach events (assisting with nature camps/workshops and public events); and
• Furthermore, the incumbent will preserve management and maintenance (trail maintenance, general facility upkeep).
• Additionally, the candidate will work under close supervision and receive specific and detailed instructions for the required tasks.
• Will frequently interact with preserve visitors and TNC staff, partners and volunteers.
• Furthermore, he/she may supervise volunteers on a project basis.

Qualifications for Coastal Conservation Technician Vacancy at Nature Conservancy in the US

• High school diploma and 6 months of related experience
• Likewise, the candidate must be willing to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR).
• Furthermore, experience working in outdoor settings in variable and sometimes physically challenging conditions.
• Also, the incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and provide own transportation and personal automobile insurance.

Preferred

• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues.
• Additionally, the ability to work in a team environment.
• Also. comfortable working on a boat; comfortable working alone.
• Likewise, local knowledge of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
• Similarly, students should be interested in pursuing a career in conservation.

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