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This is a 6-week trainer position in the Missouri Ozarks (February 24, 2020 - April 3,2020).  The Prescribed Fire Module Trainer will provide prescribed fire training to six selected DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) participants. This training is intended to provide professional development opportunities to underrepresented groups in TNC’s current prescribed fire staff.  The candidates will be able to accelerate their knowledge and experience through planned activities that will allow additional task book certifications.  The Prescribed Fire Module Trainer is required to live in fire management facilities in Van Buren and be available for work on short notice when business requires.

The Prairie Restoration Specialist’s (PRS) primary function is to organize daily logistics, promote crew cohesion, and to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Daily duties will focus on native seed harvest and processing, drying, and storing seed for 100+ acres of prairie restorations.  PRS will coordinate efforts of a three-person intern crew daily, and additional volunteers, staff, and cooperators intermittently.  The PRS will regularly canvass native prairie sites to prioritize both species and focal areas for seed collection efforts.  The PRS may assist in prescribed burns and maintain tools, equipment and land.  Other duties may include invasive species control and vegetation monitoring.  The PRS will maintain detailed records using field journals, a database.