The Nature Conservancy · 2 days ago
Northwoods Module Leader
Ely, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$26.70/hr - $29.50/hr
2+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting lands and waters essential for life. As the Northwoods Module Leader, you will oversee a team focused on prescribed fire and related stewardship activities, collaborating closely with local US Forest Service partners to implement effective fire management practices.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Oversee a module (two Module Members) focused on prescribed fire and related stewardship activities
Work routinely in close coordination with local USFS partners while being supervised by the Assistant Fire Manager
Participate in preparing fire lines, timber stand improvement felling, building and burning piles, maintaining equipment, implementing prescribed burns, post-burn monitoring, training delivery, and other tasks
Perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire and are expected to travel out of state from time to time on prescribed fire details
Keep abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire qualifications
Build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works
Participate in Firewise and Fire Adapted Community activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and Tribes
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations, science-related field or similar field or related experience in land management
Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and successful completion of FFT1 task book. Requirements for FFT1 can be found in the Conservancy Fire Management Manual
Qualified FAL2. Requirements for FAL2 can be found in the Conservancy Fire Management Manual
Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member or similar agency qualification
Must achieve physical fitness standards as set by the local Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Manual
Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment
Experience supervising staff or volunteers is required
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program
Preferred
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated
Two (2) years of training in fire operations or other science-related fields or related experience in land management or a similar field
ICT5 qualified
CPR Certification
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment
Ability to evaluate inputs in a rapidly changing work environment and make decisions that affect the safety and work of firefighters within the squad
Single Resource Boss qualified
PC familiarity, including database knowledge, to maintain preserve records
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (21)
2023 (13)
2022 (18)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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