Lander, WY

Position Title: Native Plant Nursery Manager

Organization: The Nature Conservancy

Location: Lander, WY

Position Overview: Based at Red Canyon Ranch Preserve in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains near Lander, Wyoming, the WY Native Plant Nursery Manager will lead the establishment of a native plant nursery that aims to answer critical questions on the cultivation of native plants. They will work closely with other science and stewardship staff to grow high-priority native plants, research and develop best practices for cultivation and share findings with commercial seed growers. The WY Native Plant Nursery Manager will be an integral part of TNC’s team that is working to increase the availability of native seed on the commercial market to improve restoration outcomes in the state and across the Sagebrush Sea.

Duties:

• Establishing and maintaining fields and greenhouses for native plant cultivation.
• Nursery management including seed sowing, harvest, processing, and storage.
• Application of integrated pest management in field and greenhouse settings.
• Collecting and synthesizing data on cultivation practices and their outcomes.
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects and assisting with budget development.
• Communicating best practices and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Planning and/or leading volunteer workdays.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science related field and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.                                
• Experience collecting and recording data.

Desired:

• Experience with plant cultivation.
• Experience maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal communications.

Salary/Pay: $26.70-$29.55/hour

Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.