Based at Red Canyon Ranch Preserve in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains near Lander, Wyoming, the WY Native Plant Nursery Manager will lead the establishment of a native plant nursery that aims to answer critical questions on the cultivation of native plants. They will work closely with other science and stewardship staff to grow high-priority native plants, research and develop best practices for cultivation and share findings with commercial seed growers. The WY Native Plant Nursery Manager will be an integral part of TNC’s team that is working to increase the availability of native seed on the commercial market to improve restoration outcomes in the state and across the Sagebrush Sea.

As part of the Wyoming business unit of TNC and TNC’s ecosystem-wide Sagebrush Sea Program, the WY Native Plant Nursery Manager will contribute to our goals of accelerating the pace of restoration and proactive management to maintain a diverse and functional sagebrush ecosystem that supports Wyoming’s wildlife and people.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining fields and greenhouses for native plant cultivation.
• Nursery management including seed sowing, harvest, processing, and storage.
• Application of integrated pest management in field and greenhouse settings.
• Collecting and synthesizing data on cultivation practices and their outcomes.
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects and assisting with budget development.
• Communicating best practices and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Planning and/or leading volunteer workdays.
• Maintaining facilities and equipment.

This is a 5-year grant funded, full-time position. Funding has been secured for the first year with the expectation that funding will be secured on an annual basis for the full 5 years. Optional employee housing available.