Contact Name: Diane Dailey
Company/Organization/Agency: The Nature Conservancy
Address: 601 N University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72205 United States
Email Address: ddailey@tnc.org
Contact Phone: (501) 614-5076
Job Title: Recreation Technician
Job Description: Job Posting 52364
Recreational Technician
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Recreational Technician performs and participates in planning, building, and maintaining recreational amenities on TNC preserves. The position is a 2-4 month temporary position with benefits. Position may be extended based on available funding. The Recreational Technician (RT) organizes and leads work teams and volunteers to ensure the coordination, community support, implementation, and maintenance of recreational trail systems and amenities on select TNC preserves that are frequented by the visiting public as part of TNC’s Inspiring People for Nature strategy. Other duties include maintenance of tools and equipment, on-foot trail assessments, managing recreation construction projects, and as-needed assistance with other TNC programs.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
• Work will be done in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Work will often be done independently and/or under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make some independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• Frequently uses hand and power tools to repair/build wooden bridges, repair/build trail tread, construct drainage structures, and construct stone features.
• May lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers to complete trail maintenance and construction activities.
• Develops and executes recreation amenity maintenance and work plans for all of TNC recreation preserves.
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, negotiating, contracting, and managing vendors, assisting with budget development and supporting fundraising staff.
• Networks with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs/preserves.
What You’ll Bring:
• BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in recreation/science-related field and 1 year related experience in recreational planning and land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in trail building and/or planning trail systems or recreational amenities.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience planning and building sustainable trail systems using hand tools.
• 1 – 2 years related experience in recreational use planning, ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some experience managing volunteers or entry level staff.
• Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in trail construction, recreational use management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field.
• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Job Start Date: 2/13/2023
Application Deadline: 1/15/2023
Additional Information: Apply to the website for The Nature Conservancy at https://careers.nature/org and search jobs in Arkansas or by Job ID 52587