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NATURE PRESERVE MANAGER

Reports To: Executive Director

Works Primarily With: Executive Director, Stewardship Director, Legacy Trails Coordinator, Conservation Planner, Development Director and Land Protection Staff Members, Volunteers

Position Summary:

The Nature Preserve Manager is a full-time position responsible for the management and development of PLC’s fee-simple properties designated as nature preserves. This is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director.

Status of PLC's Nature Preserves:

PLC’s current nature preserves include:

  • Knight Brown Preserve – Rockingham County, 185 acres
  • Caraway Creek Preserve – Randolph County, 160 acres
  • Bashavia Creek Preserve – Forsyth County, 138 acres
  • Mitchell River Preserve – Surry County, 311 acres

Additional preserves are envisioned throughout the region with a strategic planning goal of having at least one preserve in each of PLC’s nine counties.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  1. Develop short and long-term management plans for all preserves.
  2. Coordinate PLC staff, volunteers and contractors to construct trails, parking areas, kiosks, signage and other amenities on the properties.
  3. Improve wildlife habitat and native plant populations on the properties.
  4. Gather expert input on management of trails, agriculture, forestry, wildlife etc. on the properties.
  5. Assist land protection staff with ongoing land acquisition efforts for future nature preserves.
  6. Create biological inventories of current and future nature preserves.
  7. Plan and lead PLC outings on preserves and other properties as may be possible.
  8. Assist with conservation education and outreach to community.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education: Minimum – Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, agriculture, natural resource management, forestry, botany or similar degree.

Experience: 5+ years of land management experience preferred.

Required Skills:

  1. A personal commitment to the mission of Piedmont Land Conservancy.
  2. A strong understanding of Piedmont North Carolina’s wildlife, plants, streams, invasive species, agricultural practices and history.
  3. Excellent team member – ability to work with others, respect for all team members and ability to foster and maintain an enjoyable, rewarding and productive workplace.
  4. People skills – must have an ability to interact with individuals from different backgrounds, ages and socio-economic levels in a manner that positively reflects the values of PLC.
  5. Self-motivation – comfortable working independently on multiple projects simultaneously, strong organizational and time management skills, a commitment to accuracy and integrity in all aspects of the job.
  6. Computer skills – basic computer skills including Microsoft office, online mapping and other software as may be needed.
  7. Field work – secure working outdoors throughout all four seasons.

Benefits:

  1. Competitive salary based on experience and background.
  2. Employer paid health insurance plan, currently Blue Cross Options 1-2-3.
  3. Generous paid annual leave.
  4. Simple IRA with company contribution, currently 3% of salary.
  5. Flexible workplace and scheduling.
  6. Mileage reimbursement for travel.

Timing:

Please submit resume and cover letter by February 21, 2025.
The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.



Please send resumes to:
kredding@piedmontland.org



OR

Piedmont Land Conservancy

Attn: Executive Director

P.O. Box 4025

Greensboro, NC 27404



All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.

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