Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) is an award-winning invasive species program that leads the Conservancy’s invasive species work in the Adirondack Park in partnership with the New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Conservation. APIPP is one of eight established Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISMs) in New York. APIPP’s mission is to work in partnership to minimize the impact of invasive species on the Adirondack region’s communities, lands, and waters. Program goals are to prevent new invasive species introductions to the region, detect and rapidly respond to new infestations, and mitigate harmful impacts of established infestations. APIPP advances a comprehensive, integrated approach that incorporates awareness building, prevention, early detection, rapid response, monitoring, restoration, and innovation strategies. Visit www.adkinvasives.com to learn more.

The Adirondack Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Monitoring Steward will help monitor and manage aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack Park and reduce the spread of AIS throughout waterbodies in the Park. The AIS Monitoring Steward conducts invasive species surveys, collects and analyzes data, provides education about invasive species, updates databases, and helps manages invasive species across the Adirondack region of upstate New York. This is a sixteen-week, full-time, seasonal position for the summer of 2025. The start date is on or about June 9, 2025. 

We’re Looking for You:

The Adirondack AIS Monitoring Steward conducts invasive species field work throughout the Adirondack Park. Daily activities will include, but are not limited to, the following: early detection surveys, data collection with mobile monitoring tools, mechanical invasive plant management, public education/outreach, data analysis, and report writing. Some specific projects will include monitoring invasive species on Lake Champlain as part of a project to assess management effectiveness, removing water chestnut from various waterbodies, confirming identification of species reported by volunteers, and collecting water samples for eDNA processing. The Adirondack AIS Monitoring Steward will work under the direction of APIPP’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator and may also work closely with other APIPP program staff, including communications staff and terrestrial invasive species stewards, on projects that advance APIPP’s contract with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of education or experience in land management or a science-related field.
• Ability to identify invasive plant and animal species.
• Knowledge of field data collection techniques.
• Experience working in a team environment.   
• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in botany, natural resources, forestry, or a related field and experience working in invasive species prevention or management.
• Experience, training, and NYS certification in herbicide application.
• Knowledge of invasive plant/animal biology.
• Experience with invasive species management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience collecting scientific data with mobile monitoring tools, GPS, etc. 
• Experience safely operating small watercraft.
• Ability to take quality photos while in the field. 
• Experience using software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems like ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, or Survey123 and writing scientific reports.
• Must have valid driver’s license and qualify to drive a rented vehicle.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.