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OFFICE LOCATION
Carterville, Illinois, USA
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WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work
is guided by our values, which include acommitment to
diversityand
respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission
to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to
love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent
playlist on
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hear stories from staff or
visitGlassdoor.
One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work
environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging
and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only
achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects
the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent
and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take
a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in
addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please
apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,
\"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"
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WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Restoration Technician works as part of the Southern Illinois
Interagency Habitat and Fuels Crew, assisting with non-native invasive
species (NNIS) management on the Shawnee National Forest. As part of our
team, you will perform chemical and mechanical treatments on invasive
plants, along with associated inventory, monitoring, and data collection
activities. Your work will help to protect and restore forests,
grasslands, and wetlands across a large geographic area.
Responsibilities & Scope:
- Safe handling, transportation, mixing, application, storage and
clean-up of herbicides and application equipment.
- Operation and maintenance of backpack sprayers and high-volume pumps
for herbicide application.
- May work in hot and humid conditions at remote locations with
difficult and hazardous terrain.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
- May require long hours in isolated settings; and early start times
to avoid working during the hottest part of the day.
- May occasionally work without supervision.
This is a short-term, full-time (35 hours a week) position based in
Carterville, Illinois running May 2024 through August 2024.
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APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 54938, submit your materials online by using the
Apply Now button
athttps://careers.nature.org/.
Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received, and
the position will be closed once a strong candidate pool is
identified.
Need help applying? Visit
ourrecruitmentpage
or contact<applyhelp@tnc.org>.
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 culture. Recruiting and mentoring
staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global
character is a priority and we encourage appli ants from all cultures,
races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages,
disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military,
protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature
Conservancy\'s background screening process.
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Translatorto
match your military experience with our current job openings!
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>withRequest for Accommodationin the
subject line.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC\'s value
proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and
bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to
being equitable across groups