Portland, Oregon, USA

OR201

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 a commitment to diversity and 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 our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

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."

The Volunteer and Stewardship Coordinator (VSC) will help connect people to nature and advance TNC's conservation goals by supporting the Volunteer & Community Engagement and Stewardship Programs in Oregon. The VSC assists with land management operations, community outreach and engagement activities, and coordinates and supervises volunteers. This position will help improve TNC and local park lands, increase opportunities for volunteerism, and strengthen TNC's relationships with community partners. We anticipate the majority of this work will take place in the Portland Metro area, with occasional travel to the coast, Columbia River Gorge and other areas in Oregon. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.

The Volunteer and Stewardship Coordinator works with staff and volunteers to maintain public access infrastructure such as trails, kiosks, boardwalks, and interpretive materials and through stewardship tasks such as removal of non-native invasive plants, trash removal, and legal compliance monitoring in accordance with Land Trust Alliance standards. The VSC will coordinate and supervise small to medium-scale volunteer events such as trail maintenance and invasive species management. They will process forms, enter data, and prepare reports regarding the volunteer program and may support TNC's volunteer recognition, crew leader, steward, and naturalist programs. As part of our partnership work, the position may help us develop community engagement opportunities for community partners and engage in outreach at strategically important events.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day.

The ideal candidate should have good communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing projects. They will have experience creating inclusive spaces and engaging with diverse communities. They will also be committed to protecting, caring for, and making better the land TNC owns and manages. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by contributing to and shaping the work of our team!

In addition to working with volunteers and the community, this position will take care of 2 TNC-owned properties in the Portland metro area. The first, Camassia Natural Area, is a beautiful 27-acre preserve in West Linn, Oregon where the shallow soils of this rocky plateau support wet meadows, Oregon white oak-madrone woodlands, vernal and permanent ponds, and even a stand of quaking aspen, as well as a stunning spring bloom of Common camas (its namesake) and a rainbow of other wildflowers. The second is the Sandy River Gorge Preserve, a 157-acre preserve located along the banks of the Sandy River. The site boasts a lush rainforest, green with cedars, firs, ferns and numerous other native plant species.

The VSC will be based in Portland, Oregon with options to work in the Portland office or a hybrid of Portland office and home office (which must be located in the Portland area). This position will have a large field work component and may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. The VSC will report to the Director of Volunteer Programs and Associate Director of Stewardship.

We currently anticipate that the need and/or funding for this position will end on February 1, 2027; however, depending on business need and/or funding, there may be the possibility of an extension. Regardless of the duration of the position, please keep in mind that because The Nature Conservancy is an at-will employer, either you or the Conservancy may end the employment relationship at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience communicating with a diverse range of people via written and spoken means in English and/or other relevant languages.
• Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet all Conservancy Youth Qualification requirements and background checks.
• Experience operating and or repairing various types of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Ability to accommodate occasional weekend or evening work.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience in organizing volunteer or other events or projects.
• Ability to recognize plant species to complete preserve management activities.
• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Proficient using common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers, databases).

• Experience in ecological land management principles and practices.

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 offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including; health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, accrued paid time off (including annual, personal, and sick leave), life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Learn more about our benefits at nature.org/careers. We're proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellness, and flexibility needs of the people we employ.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $ 28.75- $30.54/ hr. for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 55914, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on 12/9/2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page 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 applicants 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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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.

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 and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.