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style='width:813.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:837.0pt' id="ACE_HRS_SCH_WRK_HRS_SCH_GRPBOX1"><tr style='height:14.25pt'><td width=16 style='width:.75pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=201 style='width:150.75pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:5.25pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:7.5pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=506 style='width:379.5pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:9.75pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=56 style='width:42.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=67 style='width:50.25pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:6.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:.75pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td><td width=218 style='width:180.75pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:14.25pt'></td></tr><tr style='height:19.5pt'><td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:19.5pt'></td><td colspan=2 valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:19.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span class=pseditboxlabel><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#6C6C6C'>Job Title</span></b></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td rowspan=7 style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:19.5pt'></td><td colspan=3 rowspan=2 valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:19.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=pseditboxdisponly><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Southern Blue Ridge Conservation Forester</span></span><span 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6.0pt;height:15.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span class=pseditboxlabel><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#6C6C6C'>Full/Part Time</span></b></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:15.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=pseditboxdisponly><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Full-Time</span></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:3.0pt'><td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:3.0pt'></td><td rowspan=3 style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:3.0pt'></td><td nowrap colspan=2 rowspan=3 valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="javascript:submitAction_win0(document.win0,'HRS_SCH_WRK2_HRS_FAVORITE_ICN');" 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valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span class=pseditboxlabel><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#6C6C6C'>Regular/Temporary</span></b></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td colspan=2 valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:12.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=pseditboxdisponly><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Regular</span></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:10.5pt'><td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:10.5pt'></td><td colspan=10 valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:10.5pt'><div class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><hr size=1 width="100%" align=left></span></div></td></tr><tr style='height:229.5pt'><td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:229.5pt'></td><td colspan=10 valign=top style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;height:229.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:835.5pt' id="ACE_HRS_SCH_PSTDSC$0"><tr style='height:6.0pt'><td width=4 style='width:5.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:6.0pt'></td><td width=1110 style='width:829.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:6.0pt'></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>OFFICE LOCATION</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Asheville, North Carolina, USA<br></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>NC406</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>A LITTLE ABOUT US</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>YOUR POSITION WITH TNC</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Southern Blue Ridge Conservation Forester serves in a technical leadership role for The Nature Conservancy within the Southern Blue Ridge Program of the North Carolina Chapter. This position is based in our Asheville office and works across the Southern Blue Ridge ecoregion on landscape-scale forest restoration with both public and private partners. The Conservation Forester will identify and address barriers to ecological forest restoration, and work to address priority issues through implementation of demonstration projects. This position will advance our program in applied forest ecology and silviculture across a variety of ownerships with the region. The position reports to the Southern Blue Ridge Program Director and is funded for three-years with the possibility of extension based on continued funding. Salary ranges from $45,000-$50,000/year.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Conservation Forester is responsible for advancing our work through a variety of programs and projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>S/he/they will lead the collaborative engagement with US Forest Service on the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest to build a collaboratively-supported and ecological restoration-focused program of work.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Conservation Forester will oversee development of a Southern Blue Ridge forest economic analysis to prioritize landscape scale restoration. This will likely include:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Leading an internal, multi-state project;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Collecting data across partner jurisdictions;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Analysis and synthesis of data either in-house or via contract;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Soliciting collaborative feedback;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Preparing a final product and sharing it both internally and externally.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Conservation Forester will engage substantively in our existing Grandfather Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project. This work may include conducting current forest condition analyses, developing silvicultural prescriptions, and monitoring management effectiveness towards achieving desired future conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Engage strategically in existing collaborative efforts to implement forest restoration projects.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Perform tasks with minimal supervision and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Collect and analyze data including GPS data and produce maps using GIS software.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Assists in conservation properties acquisition with the intention to demonstrate restoration techniques to partners.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Helps design Timber Stand Improvement projects on TNC preserves.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May assist in strategic prescribed fire operations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Field work is required. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience with relationship-building and collaboration to work closely with a variety of partners to achieve outcomes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience communicating with excellence in English with the public both in writing and verbally.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience using Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, GPS and ArcGIS and/or similar applications.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience performing physical work outdoors in all conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Must have valid driver's license. <em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please indicate this certification in your resume.</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>North Carolina Registered Forester preferred and/or equivalent qualifications already in place to pursue registration.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3-5 years’ experience in Southern Appalachian forestry, including writing forest management plans, cruising and selling timber, conducting stand exams and developing silvicultural prescriptions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience applying principles of applied forest ecology and forest economics to decision-making and guiding activities on-the-ground.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience translating peer reviewed scientific literature to managers and non-technical audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Experience with prescribed fire and invasive species control.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Creativity to develop innovative and novel solutions to management challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and climate change adaptation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>AUTO SAFETY POLICY</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy'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." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at <a href="http://www.nature.org/careers">www.nature.org/careers</a>.<br><br>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=paboldtext><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>HOW TO APPLY</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr style='height:9.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:9.0pt'></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>To apply to position number 47710, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 27, 2019.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>If you experience technical issues, please refer to our <a href="http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf">applicant user guide</a> or contact <a href="mailto:applyhelp@tnc.org">applyhelp@tnc.org</a>.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><em><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.</span></b></em><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>