Job Description
OFFICE LOCATIONUnited States#PDNLander, Wyoming USA (remote work not possible)WHO WE AREThe 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.WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe WY Sagebrush Ecologist provides technical and scientific support to defend the core of the sagebrush ecosystem in Wyoming. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist collects, manages, and analyzes data to prioritize conservation actions. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist conducts scientific surveys and research, records data, writes reports and develops proposals to administer and coordinate conservation programs within the Wyoming chapter. They may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre 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 a passionate , motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!Wyoming lies in the heart of the Sagebrush Sea, a critical but threatened biome that spans hundreds of thousands of square miles and supports unique natural systems and rural communities across the western US. Wyoming is home to half the remaining core sagebrush area (highest intactness-level landscape) in the biome, and defending the core of this intact landscape is essential to achieving conservation of this biome. The single greatest threat to the ecosystem is invasive annual grasses, such as cheatgrass. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist will work within a multi-functional team to launch research and outreach intended to accelerate the pace and scale of defend the core management activities. More specifically, the WY Sagebrush Ecologist will co-design and implement investigation into factors inhibiting detection and treatment of low-level invasion within generally intact core sagebrush areas. This will include: conducting interviews and surveys to characterize the social and logistical barriers to management actions; developing and testing localized spatial tools characterizing risk of cheatgrass invasion; field testing protocols for detection; and identifying opportunities to test assumptions about outcomes of preventative treatments for low-level invasion. The WY Sagebrush Ecologist can expect to work closely with scientists and conservation program staff at TNC and the University of Wyoming, and with managers at Wyoming Game and Fish Department, county-level Weed and Pest Districts, the Bureau of Land Management, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other partners. Specific duties will include: Conducting semi-structured int