Hubbard Conservation Fellow
Core
A 12-month fellowship for recent graduates focusing on land management, prescribed fire, invasive species control, and independent conservation projects.
Role type
Junior IC conservation fellow (land management)
Builds
On-the-ground conservation solutions for The Nature Conservancy's Platte River Prairies
Domain
Environmental conservation / Land management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Prescribed fire crew qualification, invasive species control, land management, data collection, volunteer supervision, budget management, fundraising, species identification, outdoor work experience, leadership
Preferred skills
Multi-lingual skills, cross-cultural experience, ecological land management experience, independent project planning
Technologies
Word, Excel, Web browsers
Responsibilities
Conduct prescribed fire and invasive species control; harvest seeds and repair fences; collect data and conduct outreach; plan and execute an independent project; supervise short-term staff and volunteers; network with landowners and government officials.
Seniority
Junior, recent graduate