The Osage Plains Fire and Stewardship Coordinator’s primary work location will be in Cedar and St. Clair Counties, Missouri, but they will also assist in efforts on other natural areas across the state. This position will require strategic thinking, communications, planning skills, and the ability to work well with a team to establish and expand stewardship and outreach efforts. Duties will include coordinating with conservation partners; leading seasonal and volunteer work teams to conduct prescribed fire, invasive species control, and other habitat enhancement/restorations; tool and equipment maintenance; fencing and infrastructure repairs; and management planning for TNC preserves, state/federal lands, and priority private lands throughout southwest Missouri. Utilization of various types of equipment including but not limited to trucks, tractors, trailers, chainsaws, brushcutters, fire equipment (drip torches, water tanks, pumps), and herbicide handling equipment (backpack and UTV-mounted spray tanks) is required. Experience preferred but, training will be provided for any unfamiliar tools to the selected candidate.

The OPFSC will be TNC’s representative in this region, working with private landowners, partners, and community stakeholders to engage them in conservation. They are expected to work together with conservation partners to develop/assist in management goals and direct work teams to achieve those goals. It is highly desired that the OPFSC will be increasing their fireline leadership skills and qualifications over time towards the goal of becoming a NWCG RxB2 (Burn Boss). The OPFSC should also be trained on the safe application of herbicides to control invasive/non-native species and/or woody species that are impairing natural systems. 

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the OPFSC. Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Missouri, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks! Apply today to join TNC