The Restoration Project Manager provides technical leadership and support to the Texas Chapter’s Restoration Program and seed initiative by planning, managing, and implementing seed collections and restoration projects and stewardship. The Restoration program works among the following preserves across Texas: Texas City Prairie Preserve, Nash Prairie Preserve, Clymer Meadow Preserve, Mad Island Marsh Preserve, and other preserves as they develop restoration programs, which may include longleaf pine and desert grassland systems. They work closely with partners, conservation easement holders, contractors, and funders of restoration projects. Under the supervision of the Restoration Program Manager, they assist in development and implementation of conservation and restoration strategies, and work with contracted engineering firms and consultants. They lead and/or assist with writing funding proposals to secure public and private support for TNC priorities. They coordinate community support, work cross‑functional with other internal TNC teams, manage multiple projects, set attainable deadlines, and manage projects to completion.
The Restoration Project Manager addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross‑site learning among conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. The Nature Conservancy has adopted the Work Capacity Test (WCT) as the method for assessing fitness for fire qualification. The WCT for an arduous fitness level consists of completing a three‑mile hike within 45 minutes while carrying a forty‑five‑pound pack. The person selected for this position is required to pass the arduous WCT and will be expected to assist on Rx burning throughout the state. Travels approximately 25% of the time, with periodic overnight and multiple night trips, and work flexible hours that may include weekends.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Support collection of native seeds in region.
- Participate in prescribed fire operations.
- Support restoration projects (field work, planting, site prep, management, etc.).
- Conduct research projects to increase use and success of native seed in restoration.
- Communicate results or studies and project success to professional audiences.
- Create/ support ongoing documentation and data collection.
We’re Looking for You
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Restoration Project Manager! Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Texas, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks! Come join TNC and apply today!
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in principles of seed restoration.
- Experience in field data collection, data compilation, and analysis of data sets.
- Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in natural resource management.
- Ability and willingness to apply science to decision‑making and guide activities.
- Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
