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Fire and Stewardship Crew Member

The Nature Conservancy

Hatfield, Missouri

Job Type Temporary
Salary Details $17-18/hour + Housing
Experience 0 - 1 years

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 Fire and Stewardship Crew Member (FSCM) participates in prescribed fire operations which include ignition, control, post ignition operations, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The FSCM will participate in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, community health monitoring and other tasks. This FSCM will assist in ecological stewardship practices such as woody encroachment reduction, invasive species control, and other preserve maintenance tasks. As part of the FSCM’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn and stewardship techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional conservation community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in prescribed fire activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee). May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

We’re Looking for You:

FSCMs should have some experience or capability to preform basic maintenance on hand tools, power equipment, vehicles, and trailers. They will perform preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire, so being prepared for a flexible work schedule is necessary. Members will be expected to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Crew members will work in a high stress team environment under close supervision. They should have conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. FSCMs should be prepared for crew housing, where crew members will be in close proximity both during and after work hours. The Fire and Stewardship Crew Member (FSCM) will be based out of Dunn Ranch Prairie in Hatfield, MO and work throughout the Grand River Grasslands. FSCMs will be expected to travel statewide on occasion. Housing will be provided but, there may be an occasional need to camp for short durations. Start date for FSCMs will be February 24, 2025 and the position will have a six-month duration.

What You’ll Bring:

  • High school diploma and 6 months of related experience.
  • Must have certifications for: Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700.B). See http://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm
  •  Will be expected to achieve physical fitness standard as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual (arduous pack test).
  • Experience operating various types of equipment.
  • Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, and driver’s license).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  •  6 months -1 year of related experience.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.

What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!


The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.


We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!


This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

HOW TO APPLY

How to Apply: Applications are accepted online only at www.nature.org/careers  The job ID is 56032. All applicants will need to submit a cover letter and resume. A reference guide is available at nature.org/careers; please follow instructions to submit your application.

Deadline: Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order they are received.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Forestry, General / Stewardship, Land Trust
Tags Wildland Firefighter