The Nature Conservancy · 2 days ago
Piping Plover Technician
Center, ND
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.50/hr - $24.90/hr
0+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking a Piping Plover Technician to survey piping plover populations and monitor nests at the John E. Williams Preserve, requiring outdoor work in various conditions.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Complete annual monitoring of piping plover populations, nest success, and fledgling success on the John E. Williams Preserve
Participate in the collection of research data on plover habitat enhancement projects
Complete a final report summarizing plover monitoring and management activities
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months' experience
Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources
Must have a valid driver's license
Experience in data collection and analysis to produce written reports
Preferred
2+ years in natural resource management (area of study)
Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
Knowledge and field experience in natural resource management and ornithology
Ability to operate all-terrain vehicles, motorboats, 4x4 trucks, trailering, and complete outdoor work using hand tools
Ability to perform with a minimum of supervision and work cooperatively with a wide range of people
Experience with bird monitoring and identification
Benefits
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
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
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2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
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Recent News
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