The Land Conservation Manager is part of the Stewardship and Field Program (SAF) department of The Nature Conservancy’s Florida Business Unit. The position is based at Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve (ABRP) in Bristol, FL. ABRP is one of four statewide campus preserves included in TNC Florida’s Center for Conservation Initiatives (CCI) and is integral to CCI’s Stewardship and Education/Training initiatives.

This pivotal role provides leadership and support for restoration and land management efforts primarily within northern Florida. They collaborate closely with stakeholders to develop and execute natural resource management programs across various preserves. This includes activities such as wildland fire management, invasive species control, and forest restoration, all aimed at maintaining ecosystem health on both TNC and partner lands. Compliance with TNC’s, local, state, and federal requirements is paramount in all stewardship-related activities. Additionally, the Manager is responsible for ongoing professional development, staying abreast of wildland fire trainings and techniques to enhance skills and maintain professional fire certification credentials. This includes upper-level external partner relationships, extensive fire mentoring of staff, management of a substantial fire and land management fleet, and the full responsibilities of a National Wildfire Coordinating Group Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (NWCG RXB2). They also lead an Ecosystem Restoration Team and contribute to conservation planning at multiple scales, fostering cross-boundary learning and building relationships within the land management community.

If you are interested in applying, please see the link below!

Job #55057

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External Applicants; additional information about working for TNC can be found here.

This position will report to Cathy Ricketts. If you have any questions regarding this role, please reach out.