POSITION TITLE: Strike team member

Hiring Organization/Employer:  The Nature Conservancy
Application Deadline:  8/1/2026
Location:  Southern Indiana

Description:  

 The Southern Indiana Strike Team Member will participate in the implementation of land management plans. Activities include maintaining natural areas; removing exotic species; monitoring species; using and maintaining tools, equipment, and heavy machinery; and serving as part of an extensive state-wide prescribed fire workforce. Fire activities include preparation and implementation of prescribed fire and wildfire suppression; and keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and to maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. The Team Member will build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. 

 

 

Compensation & Benefits:  

 The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $39,000 - $45,000 annually (based on an hourly rate averaging 35 hours per week and subject to tax withholdings). This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

 

 

Responsibilities:  

 May monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers covering a wide geographic area.
 Networks with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs/preserves.
 May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make some independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
 May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
 Some projects and activities may require long days, working weekends, and extended travel. Frequent travel throughout Indiana and the Midwest (up to 50% time) is expected. Occasional camping may be required.
This is a full-time (average 35 hours per week), hourly position, funded through November 2028 with the possibility to extend.
Location is based at one of our Southern Indiana project offices in Nashville or Laconia, Indiana. 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

 Minimum Qualifications:
 AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2. See http://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm.
 Must achieve physical fitness standards as set by local Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.
 Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment (e.g.: chainsaw, UTV, tractor and implements, chippers, leaf blower, BK radio, hand tools, drip torch, etc.).
 Ability to obtain and maintain related licenses and certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application).
 Experience with natural systems and ecological land management principles. 

 

 

 

How to Apply:  

 

 Visit http://www.nature.org/careers and use job code JR102881 to apply today! Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received, and the position will be closed once a strong candidate pool is identified.