The Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY is seeking applicants for our seasonal Ecological Field Technician. This hourly, grant-funded position runs for approximately 21 weeks, April-September 2024, for a maximum of 800 hours. Compensation is $20/hour, with available on-site housing.For further details and application instructions, click here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mohonkpreserve.org%2Fwho-we-are%2Fjobs-fellowships-and-internships%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C33f45e870a90427083a608dc24aec21a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638425580199573345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4c0Z4Rf6Ul83hBJ9RvqEkHHwH%2F7Q91AdQm5b4Q7dUbQ%3D&reserved=0. Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Please contact research@mohonkpreserve.org with any questions regarding the position.Essential Functions:* Point-count surveys in forested and old-field habitats to assess bird communities.* Deploying ARUs (Cornell University Swift units) for forest bird bioacoustic monitoring.* Transect surveys to assess forest salamander communities.* Forest vegetation, soil, microclimate surveys (including species identification and data collection of plant heights, canopy cover, and habitat quality) using transects, quadrats, soil probes, and other forestry equipment. * Vernal pool monitoring including surveying for species occupancy and reproductive success as well as assessing water quality.* Recording phenology observations on various flora & fauna species throughout the Preserve.* Record, manage, enter, and perform quality checks on scientific data.* Perform other related duties to support department and Preserve as assigned by the Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research.Application deadline is Friday, March 1st, 2024. Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Please contact research@mohonkpreserve.org with any questions regarding the position.