The Nature Conservancy - S. H. Ordway Prairie Preserve
The Grassland Stewardship Assistant (GSA) is stationed at the 7,800-acre Ordway Prairie Preserve which lies in the heart of the Prairie Pothole Region; also referred to as North America’s “Duck Factory” because of its significant breeding habitat for waterfowl. Ordway Prairie is also home to one of the Conservancy’s many bison herds and serves as the hub for our conservation work in north-central South Dakota.
The Grassland Stewardship Assistant plays a key role in implementing management on the Ordway Prairie Preserve by assisting with management of invasive plant species, grazing management, fire management, as well as research and monitoring projects. They will assist with care of the bison herd and annual roundups. The GSA will assist with developing and implementing processes for data management using technology such mobile devices, ArcGIS online, or databases. The GSA will assist the MN-ND-SD Chapter’s Stewardship team by assisting with administrative support, outreach, information management, or filling capacity gaps on specific projects as needed.
While this position will work primarily from the Ordway Prairie Preserve office, there will be occasional opportunities to travel and stay overnight at other work locations, especially as needed to assist with prescribed fire and for trainings or conferences. Occasionally, the GSA will be required to work irregular hours and long days. This is a full-time (average 40 hours/week), benefited position with an anticipated starting pay range of $17-$24 per hour depending on experience.
In order to effectively conduct the essential functions of the position, the GSA will live within a reasonable distance of the preserve, agreed upon with the supervisor, in order to respond to urgent and routine issues and events on the preserve including but not limited to cattle and bison management, security, equipment failures, and visitors. Housing for the GSA, shared with other staff/volunteers, will be available at the Ordway Preserve office until suitable housing can be found.
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