The Nature Conservancy · 3 days ago
Stewardship Field Assistant
Long Pond, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $23/hr
1+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is dedicated to conserving the natural resources of Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Stewardship Field Assistant will assist with stewardship and management duties, including ecological monitoring and invasive species control, while maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Assist with a variety of stewardship and management duties on Conservancy preserves within eastern Pennsylvania
Legal compliance monitoring
Ecological monitoring
Invasive species control
Research
Updating management plans
Using and maintaining equipment such as hand tools, chain saws and brush saws
Safely applying herbicide
Enforcing preserve policies and monitoring visitor use
Performing trail, boundary, and sign maintenance
Maintaining cooperative relationships with preserve neighbors, agency partners, the general public and partner organizations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 1 year's training in science-related field or related experience in land management (e.g.: land management, landscaping, camp counselor, or similar experience) or equivalent combination
Experience identifying plant and animal species
Experience operating various types of equipment safely and efficiently (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment)
Experience working in a team environment
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application)
Requires valid driver's license
Preferred
1 - 2 years' experience in land management or related field (land management, landscaping, camp counselor, etc.)
Experience working in or knowledge of natural systems, geography, and environmental science in Pennsylvania
Experience hiking over rough terrain for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and be willing to work outdoors sometimes in foul weather; ability to navigate in the field
Communicates effectively in person and in writing with a wide variety of people, including preserve neighbors, private landowners, partners, and volunteers
Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members
Demonstrated experience with GPS devices to find and mark field locations, have experience navigating roads in remote locations. Able to read and interpret road and topographic maps, aerial photos, and other sources of mapped information. Experience with ESRI software is helpful
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
Benefits
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
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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