Position details:
- This job posting will be open until filled and will hire two individuals.
- This is a seasonal, full-time (40 hours/week) position is anticipated to start May 18th, 2026 and end on August 14th, 2026.
- This position is based out of Glyndon, Minnesota at TNC’s Bluestem Prairie Preserve.
- Housing and basic utilities are provided at TNC’s Bluestem Prairie to the employee upon signing and agreeing to housing terms. The value of the housing will be considered taxable income (vs. charged rent.)
- Hourly rate range: $15.51 – 16.45/hour dependent on experience.
What We Can Achieve Together:
As one of our Invasives Species Interns (ISI,) you will work in the Agassiz Beach Ridges and Sheyenne Delta Landscapes in the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion (western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, respectively) as part of a crew managing prairie and oak savannah tracts. You will maintain preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and perform duties such as vegetation management (herbicide applications, brush removal, tree removal, mowing, biological control, etc.), equipment and tool maintenance and organization, hand collecting native prairie seed, firebreak installation, boundary posting, fencing, prairie restorations, and assist with prescribed fires. You may also implement duties on partner lands such as the Minnesota DNR, USFS, and USFWS-owned properties.
You will primarily focus on treating and removing invasive plant species through the vegetation management techniques listed above. As part of TNC’s commitment to ongoing professional development, you will also help with a wide range of stewardship activities including but not limited to equipment maintenance and organization, prescribed fire, hand collecting native prairie seed, fencing and boundary posting. You will be expected to work independently and in a team environment to help plan and direct preserve work groups. You will regularly work with a 2-5 person crew. This position may require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for the opportunity to expand your experience in natural resource management? The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to managing our preserves and collaborating with conservation partners to make landscape-level impacts. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated, and willing to learn. Come join TNC and apply today!
What You’ll Bring:
- High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience.
- Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application).
- Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record and able to obtain a DOT Health card.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.
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! 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 and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well‑being of the people we employ.
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