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OFFICE LOCATION\

Lawrence, Kansas, USA

KS409

This position is based out of the Lawrence, Kansas TNC officeand may work out of a home and/or TNC office within the state of Kansas.

\ WHO WE ARE\

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityand respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.

One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

In Kansas more than 80% of streams are unsuitable for one or more human uses. These unique and fragile freshwater ecosystems continue to lose their diversity at an alarming rate. But many Kansas streams can be restored, and a few are still nearly as pristine as they were historically. The Healthy Streams for Kansas Initiative focuses on streams in our priority areas that fit one of these categories: those that reasonably can be recovered, and those that need protection from pollution or development. The Fellow will help advance the mission of the Healthy Streams Initiative.

\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER\

The Healthy Streams Fellow may do research and review scientific literature, map data, assist with fieldwork, attend meetings with partners, and other work to advance the Healthy Streams Initiative. The fellow may work in one or two project areas across Kansas including advancing irrigation technology and water conservation in central Kansas, monitoring and protecting urban streams in the K.C. Metro area, environmental flow management and data collection on the Kansas River, and/or regenerative agriculture projects in the Smoky Hills.

Your Opportunity to \"Get your feet wet\"!\ The fellow will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences through interactions with Conservancy staff, conservation partners, and by attending natural resources events. This work will be a valuable step toward your future career path. Previous interns have gone on to work in various positions within The Nature Conservancy, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies, academia, other nonprofit organizations, and natural resource contracting.

\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU\

The ideal candidate should have data management, collaboration skills and exceptional research experience in related field. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by contributing to the work of our team!

The Fellow will work 35 hours per week for up to 10 weeks from June through August and will be paid \$15 per hour. The Fellow will work primarily virtually but may travel around the state to visit project sites, as circumstances allow.

Learning Experience:

• May interact with partner organizations and the public via Zoom or in person, as local conditions and Fellow\'s personal circumstances allow.
• Works under close or infrequent supervision.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort: May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING\

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age during the time of the fellowship.
• Currently studying towards a degree in natural resource management, wildlife biology, environmental science, water resources, environmental finance, cultural studies with an environmental component, or other relevant field.

\ WHAT WE BRING\

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective