Sustainable Ranching Initiative Specialist
Core
Develop, prioritize, and coordinate private-land conservation projects to restore and protect grasslands in the Northern Great Plains.
Role type
Senior IC conservation specialist (ranching)
Builds
Grassland conservation programs and partnerships with ranchers and agencies
Domain
Conservation / Natural Resources / Agriculture
Required skills
Range management, biodiversity conservation, natural resources management, stakeholder engagement, project management, technical writing, data management, strategic planning, public speaking
Preferred skills
Native Nations collaboration, grant management, fundraising, educational event coordination
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Implement conservation programs to restore and protect grasslands; Conduct outreach with landowners to identify program participants; Build relationships with ranches and government agencies; Support strategic planning for landscape-level conservation; Communicate results through public speaking and published writings; Assist in fundraising and project evaluation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC