Point Reyes Program Associate
USA The Nature Conservancy
- San Francisco, California
- 6 days ago
- $79,100–$92,925
Highlights
The Point Reyes Program Associate for the TNC California Land Program plays a critical role in advancing all aspects of land stewardship, restoration, collaboration and community relations for TNC's partnership with the National Park Service to cooperatively manage and restore over 16,000 acres on the Point Reyes National Seashore. Develops requests for proposals (RFPs) and manages the design and implementation of a wildlife-friendly targeted grazing program, along with installation and management of associated fencing and water system improvements, as well as planned restoration projects.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Salary | $79,100–$92,925 |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
| Website | http://www.nature.org |
Description
Application Instructions:
Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am Eastern Time on the due date listed. For applicants in Pacific Time, please plan to submit your application by 8:59pm the day before.
Although cover letters are not required, we appreciate and will consider a letter explaining your interest in this position and our organization. (You can upload the cover letter in the same location as your resume.)
Internal applicants (TNC employees) must apply through Workday via the Jobs Hub.
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Point Reyes Program Associate for the TNC California Land Program plays a critical role in advancing all aspects of land stewardship, restoration, collaboration and community relations for TNC's partnership with the National Park Service to cooperatively manage and restore over 16,000 acres on the Point Reyes National Seashore. This position serves as the on-the-ground stewardship lead for implementing a targeting grazing and land restoration program in coordination with NPS and partners. They are a key representative for TNC's work with a wide range of stakeholders, like local organizations and community members, the visiting public, researchers, and tribal representatives. Occasional domestic travel, evening and weekend work will be required.
The Program Associate must be based out of either a home office in the SF Bay Area or the San Francisco office, and be able to be on-site at Point Reyes regularly. This position is currently a three year term, with possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
Essential Functions
The Point Reyes Program Associate advances the Conservancy's conservation priorities by supporting field operations, providing technical expertise, and coordinating best practices. This role applies science-based approaches to address ecosystem needs, builds community support, and collaborates with government partners to protect natural habitats, wildlife, and cultural resources.
At Point Reyes National Seashore, the Program Associate contributes to TNC's partnership with the National Park Service by supporting targeted grazing and habitat restoration projects. These efforts enhance landscape connectivity, increase biodiversity, and protect endangered species.
This role is key to implementing on-the-ground stewardship within a highly collaborative initiative to improve ecological integrity, visitor experience, and landscape resilience. Lessons from this work will inform broader coastal ecosystem management efforts.
Responsibilities and Scope
What You'll Bring:
Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am Eastern Time on the due date listed. For applicants in Pacific Time, please plan to submit your application by 8:59pm the day before.
Although cover letters are not required, we appreciate and will consider a letter explaining your interest in this position and our organization. (You can upload the cover letter in the same location as your resume.)
Internal applicants (TNC employees) must apply through Workday via the Jobs Hub.
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Point Reyes Program Associate for the TNC California Land Program plays a critical role in advancing all aspects of land stewardship, restoration, collaboration and community relations for TNC's partnership with the National Park Service to cooperatively manage and restore over 16,000 acres on the Point Reyes National Seashore. This position serves as the on-the-ground stewardship lead for implementing a targeting grazing and land restoration program in coordination with NPS and partners. They are a key representative for TNC's work with a wide range of stakeholders, like local organizations and community members, the visiting public, researchers, and tribal representatives. Occasional domestic travel, evening and weekend work will be required.
The Program Associate must be based out of either a home office in the SF Bay Area or the San Francisco office, and be able to be on-site at Point Reyes regularly. This position is currently a three year term, with possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
Essential Functions
The Point Reyes Program Associate advances the Conservancy's conservation priorities by supporting field operations, providing technical expertise, and coordinating best practices. This role applies science-based approaches to address ecosystem needs, builds community support, and collaborates with government partners to protect natural habitats, wildlife, and cultural resources.
At Point Reyes National Seashore, the Program Associate contributes to TNC's partnership with the National Park Service by supporting targeted grazing and habitat restoration projects. These efforts enhance landscape connectivity, increase biodiversity, and protect endangered species.
This role is key to implementing on-the-ground stewardship within a highly collaborative initiative to improve ecological integrity, visitor experience, and landscape resilience. Lessons from this work will inform broader coastal ecosystem management efforts.
Responsibilities and Scope
- Manages and maintains relationships and TNC-oversight of targeted grazing contractor(s).
- Coordinates the planning and permitting of projects
- Develops requests for proposals (RFPs) and manages the design and implementation of a wildlife-friendly targeted grazing program, along with installation and management of associated fencing and water system improvements, as well as planned restoration projects.
- Facilitates or manages (on a case-by-case basis) the implementation of research and monitoring projects.
- As needed, implements stewardship activities individually, with contractors, or with partners (e.g. managing virtual fencing systems, repairing fences and water systems, mowing, etc.).
- Leads or supports volunteer and/or citizen science stewardship activities.
- Contributes to TNC culture and helps advance its mission across the chapter and organization, through participation in and cultivation of trainings, sharing of ideas and expertise, relationship-building, etc.
- Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for the department or program while controlling costs and administering budgets.
- Builds collaborations with outside parties to accomplish program goals.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Frequently makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
What You'll Bring:
- 5 years of experience in land management, stewardship, conservation practices with a BA/BS degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Cross-cultural experience.
- Technical understanding of rangeland management and grazing planning principles and application, with direct experience working with farmers or ranchers.
- Experience managing complex or multiple projects
- Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community grou
About Company
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
- We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
- We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
- We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.