Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Closing date: Tuesday, 28 February 2017
OFFICE LOCATION
Concord, New Hampshire (NH)| NH201
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The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Easement Monitoring Intern performs annual compliance monitoring inspections of assigned TNC Legal Interests: the Intern will be responsible for monitoring a suite of over 60 Deed Restrictions that TNC holds in the Great Bay project area as well as approximately 12 Conservation Easements throughout New Hampshire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Legal Monitoring Intern II will assist and support the Easement Stewardship Specialist with TNC’s compliance monitoring program in NH by:
- Implementing TNC standard monitoring procedures on an assigned Conservation Easements, all of TNC’s Great Bay Deed Restrictions, and other Less-than-Fee Legal Interests:
- Become knowledgeable about property by reviewing baseline, previous monitoring reports, files, and review with supervisor
- The Great Bay Deed Restrictions will involve gaining knowledge of geographic context of over 60 projects in that area, tracking level of monitoring visit, and participating in a meeting with our partner agencies.
- Perform Monitoring site visit and capture observational notes, photographs, and GPS data.
- Use TNC’s Collector and ArcGISonline to enter monitoring information, process photographs and GPS data, and create Monitoring Report.
- Scanning and archiving project and monitoring documents for addition into a central shared web access.
- As need arises and time allows, assist with GIS edits of features to improve the accuracy of our site data.
- As need arises and time allows, assist with preparation of baseline for new Conservation Easements or Deed Restrictions.
- As time allows, visiting several sites where TNC holds Third Party, Executory or Reverter protective interests to assess compliance with legal restrictions and to document findings.
As time allows, and as assigned, the Legal Monitoring Intern II will assist other staff in the NH Chapter with projects (such as Preserve Stewardship, Ecological Monitoring, Ecological Restoration, and Writing).
This Internship is a 13-week full-time (35 hours/week) paid internship. The Intern will learn how a leading international non-profit conservation organization accomplishes stewardship of protective legal interests; the Intern will be a vital part of the success of these efforts in NH. S/he will also have the opportunity to interact with various TNC staff to learn about other dimensions of TNC’s work in NH and globally. As circumstances warrant, s/he may provide guidance and mentoring to a fellow Volunteer Easement Monitoring Intern.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Will interact with land owners or partners.
- Works under regular supervision.
- May provide guidance and mentoring to an associate volunteer Easement Monitoring
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma and 6 months of related experience or class work.
- Experience operating various types of equipment (e.g. GPS, Camera, Compass, Computer).
- Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g., valid driver’s license).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A successful applicant will be:
- Well-organized with excellent attention to detail, and able to make an effective work plan
- Able to work competently and confidently outdoors in semi-remote locations and use maps, compass, and GPS to orient oneself and independently perform monitoring site visits
- Able to work productively and efficiently unsupervised and/or alone, sometimes in remote locations
- Able to write clear and accurate reports of site visits
- Able to follow directions, while also being willing to problem-solve and collaborate with the Easement Stewardship Specialist for an effective outcome
- Able to use the computer to write reports, download data, and manage files and photos
- Experienced with basic GIS skills and able to edit spatial data
- Comfortable with the repetitive nature of the scanning tasks and able to complete task with accuracy and consistency
- Able to provide one’s own transportation to travel to various properties in southern and central NH (mileage will be reimbursed)
- Knowledge of NH’s geography, flora and fauna, and knowledge of land conservation work are beneficial.
AUTO SAFETY POLICY
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy'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." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 45086, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 28, 2017.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
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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 men and women 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.*
Job Title: Legal Monitoring Intern II
Location: New Hampshire
Job ID: 45086
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time