What We Can Achieve Together:

Working with the Lower San Pedro Program Manager, this position develops, manages, and advances conservation and management programs, plans, and methods for TNC fee lands in the San Pedro River Valley, Arizona between Interstate 10 on the south to the Pinal County line to the north. The Preserve lands and associated fee lands are currently closed to the public, except by appointment. This position will report to the Lower San Pedro Program Manager and involves frequent travel to fee lands, and conservation easements in southern Arizona. This job involves contact with landowners and agency staff and is based at the 1900-acre Middle San Pedro Preserve in Cascabel, Arizona. The Preserve Manager is required to live on site at Middle San Pedro Preserve in housing provided by TNC.

We’re Looking for You:

Working with the Lower San Pedro Program Manager, the Middle San Pedro Preserve Manager is responsible for overseeing the preserve and implementing conservation strategies that will positively influence the larger San Pedro River watershed. The Manager will represent TNC interests with neighbors, within the community, and with partners and agency representatives. The Manager ensures the maintenance of preserve vehicles, equipment, buildings and infrastructure, and may contract and coordinate multiple construction and maintenance projects from concept to completion. They are responsible for hydrological, fee land, and conservation easement monitoring and data management, and general support for the Stewardship Program and preserve system. Working with the Volunteer Program Director, the Manager recruits and leads volunteers.  Will also provide visitors with opportunities to meaningfully connect with nature. With the Lower San Pedro Program Manager, they plan and direct preserve management programs, address threats to sensitive habitats and species, and supply Chapter programs with site and landscape level information. The Manager leverages our lands to further scientific research, showcase best management practices, and cultivate relationships with donors and the local community.

Duties are anticipated in the percentages below, and may fluctuate based on the business needs:

Preserve Operation and Management (Approximately 60%)

• Executes preserve management plans – providing Program Manager with necessary updates.
• Develops and manages preserve budget with support of Program Manager.
• Develops and fosters volunteer engagement with assistance from the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Oversees performance of project work (staff, volunteer, or contract) that occurs on the preserve.
• Hosts visitors to the preserve both internal to TNC and external.
• Maintains physical control of, and access to, preserve lands by people and livestock.
• Directs control of trespass livestock, invasive vegetation, feral animals, and invasive species.
• Obtains and maintains necessary permits and licenses (such as: herbicide applicator license, and/or state and federal licenses to monitor wildlife).
• Operates, transports, maintains, and repairs vehicles, farm implements, and other equipment, such as tractor and chainsaw.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs buildings and infrastructure such as fences, pipelines, pumps, wells, roads, canals, and firebreaks.
• Troubleshoots technical and equipment problems as required at a remote site.
• Adheres to conservation easement requirements on TNC Lands where easements are held by external partners.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for staff, volunteers and visitors. 

Relationship Building with Partners (Approximately 15%)

• Represents TNC in the local community, at meetings, and in collaborative groups.
• Works with partners to further landscape-scale conservation efforts in the watershed.
• Supports internal and external parties doing scientific research and monitoring on the preserve.
• Cultivates and maintains positive relations with outside groups, such as landowners, agencies, community groups, and NGOs.
• Cultivates and maintains positive relations with Conservation Easement partners on TNC Fee owned lands.

Land and Water Monitoring (Approximately 15%)

• Streamflow, wet/dry, groundwater, and other water monitoring as necessary and/or assigned in the Middle San Pedro River basin.
• Fee lands monitoring and reporting within the Middle San Pedro Fee Land Unit as coordinated with the Protection Program.
• Conservation easement monitoring - onsite support up to and including full report submission when specifically requested by Protection.

Other Duties (Approximately 10%)

• Works with other site managers and stewardship staff statewide on special projects and events.
• Collaborates with Lower San Pedro Program Manager and other AZBU Preserve Managers on overlapping responsibilities and fill in for preserve managers during absences.
• Frequent travel within Arizona to visit preserves, meetings, training, etc. (with possible overnight / weekend stays). Occasional travel in U.S. for trainings, etc.
• Timely completion of miscellaneous administrative tasks such as training, expense reports, and timesheets.
• Other duties as assigned and directed by supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Position executes all duties within the Conservancy’s Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, business practices, processes and guidelines and Business Unit (BU) practices.
• May lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers covering a wide geographic area.
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and fundraising targets. 
• Networks with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs/preserves.
• Works under minimal and/or distant supervision; may supervise staff/volunteers; makes some independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context. 
• Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Occasional travel within Arizona to visit preserves, meetings, training, etc. (with possible over-night / weekend stays). Occasional travel in U.S. for trainings, etc.
• Occasionally requires working long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Regularly lift, push, pull, move 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.

What You’ll Bring:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Working with natural systems.                   
• Working with ecological land management principle
• Operating and/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery.
• Working with computers and related software, such as
• Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word),
• “Box”, Teams, web browsers and internet research.
• Youth qualified (certify completion within first 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 1-2 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience operating and/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery commonly found on farms and ranches.
• Experience with livestock, wildlife, and feral animals.
• Experience in construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure including contracting this work.
• Experience living/working in a remote or rural area.
• Experience collecting, collating, and presenting ecological data verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently, without supervision and on time.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with diverse partners, i.e., landowners, government officials, ranchers, conservationists.
• Experience monitoring conservation easements.
• Some experience managing volunteers or entry level staff.
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource conservation.
• Experience working in a metrics driven culture.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’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." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. 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.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $23.24 - $24.87 hourly rate based on our normally scheduled 35-hour workweek. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.