> AmherstCollege.EvolutionDisease.ResAssist
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> RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
> EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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> The Hood Lab (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amherst.edu%2Fpeople%2Ffacstaff%2Fmhood&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc8b0f3ff26ee41fe045508d91b8595b0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637571082824962974%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=J3ZiuQIUodypvKrxDkj6Qvx7HBjpQXzlukvI%2FeHOTf0%3D&reserved=0) in the
> Biology Department at Amherst College is seeking to fill a full-time
> research assistant position. The position is for one year, and
> there is the possibility to reappointment for a second year. Ongoing
> projects address the evolutionary ecology of infectious disease in
> natural plant populations, which extend off the recent AmNat paper,
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.journals.uchicago.edu%2Fdoi%2F10.1086%2F715013&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc8b0f3ff26ee41fe045508d91b8595b0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637571082824962974%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=UVnHGadiGY%2Fwv0nMxxF%2FiXrcfUj8od8WiJotQfpVyr0%3D&reserved=0. Activities in
> this lab span a wide range of approaches, including population biology
> and greenhouse/field work. The research assistant will gain experience
> and participate in each of these activities as well as in general lab
> maintenance and operation. Start date will be as early as July 1, 2021.
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> Qualifications: Bachelor¢s degree in biology or related field,
> previous laboratory experience, and motivation to engage in biology
> research are expected.
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> To apply online, please visit our web site at
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> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com%2FAmherst_Jobs%2Fjob%2FAmherst-Campus%2FResearch-Assistant—Biology_JR1065&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cc8b0f3ff26ee41fe045508d91b8595b0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637571082824972969%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=h%2Be1DV7ScNo%2F4ZwupIc7FBUNDvgY1k6QdKdgim90bqA%3D&reserved=0
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> Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women,
> persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College
> is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture
> through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MATRIX INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE
Subject: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MATRIX INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE
The Environmental Science and Policy Lab (Zhang Lab) seeks 1~3 interns to join a transdisciplinary and transnational project team for the Sustainable Agricultural Matrix (SAM) Project (Sustainable Agriculture Matrix). Working with scientists and stakeholders around the world, the SAM project co-develops an indicator system to assess impacts of agricultural production on sustainability from environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and co-designs strategies for advancing agricultural sustainability from farm to global scales.
Each intern is expected to work on one or several of the following tasks, depending on their qualifications and interests:
Science communication. Work with the project team to develop materials (e.g., website pages, documents, videos) to communicate the scope and progress of the project.
Project coordination. Assist the PI, Dr. Xin Zhang, to engage and facilitate the communication among the six-country/region teams and multiple organization partners in order to implement the SAM consortium project awarded by Belmont Forum (Belmont Forum)
Stakeholder survey. Assist (or lead) the design and implementation of a survey (or a structured interview) to understand the perspective of various stakeholders towards SAM indicators
Literature review. Assist (or lead) a literature review on existing frameworks and indicators for assessing environmental and socio-economic impacts of agricultural practice (e.g., cover crop).
Data management and analysis. Manage the database for the SAM indicators, address inquiries by collaborators, and develop analysis to understand the spatial and temporal patterns of SAM indicators, as well as their potential drivers.
Expected qualifications and skills:
This internship is targeted to graduate or advanced undergraduate students. Candidates for tasks 1-4 should have good writing skills. Candidates for task 5 should be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python) and have experience with managing data from various sources/disciplines.
Included in the internship:
This is a contractual, hourly appointment. The chosen candidate will receive a competitive hourly wage and subsidized healthcare benefits may be available depending on the number of hours worked. Additionally, interns will gain valuable skills and experience in science communication and transdisciplinary research. They will have the opportunity to participate or even lead the development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. The SAM project team provides a dynamic, multi-culture, and exciting atmosphere, as well as a chance to work on the pressing sustainability challenges for the US and the world.
Based on the performance, the internship could be extended beyond the summer and/or converted to a long-term position (e.g., a Ph.D. student or a Faculty Research Assistant).
Location: This position will be located in Frostburg, Maryland, or other locations in the U.S., based on the agreement between the intern and the PI. The intern would have to have US work eligible status.
Start date: June 1st or sooner. The review of applications will begin May 15, 2021 and continue until qualified candidates are found.
Internship duration: Three to six months
Applications should be sent to TESP.recruit@gmail.com and should include the following items as a single PDF:
A letter of interest including a clear statement of why you would like to participate in this internship and which of the five task areas you are interested in.
A Curriculum Vitae including two references (with email and phone contact information)
A writing sample
Please indicate “SAM_Intern” in the subject line of your email.
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is an AA/EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Seasonal Biological Monitoring Technician in the Byrnes Lab at UMass Boston
Subject: Seasonal Biological Monitoring Technician in the Byrnes Lab at UMass Boston
The Byrnes lab at UMass Boston seeks two summer technicians for work on biological monitoring of rocky shorelines in the Boston Harbor Islands in collaboration with the Stone Living Lab. The Stone Living Lab (
Stone Living Lab) is a multi-investigator effort to evaluate the effects of green shoreline protections. Technicians will assist in the intertidal and subtidal monitoring efforts with the Byrnes lab on multiple Boston Harbor Islands from June 1 – Aug 31st. Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting algal and invertebrate surveys in the intertidal, boat and dive tending, species identification, and data entry. We hope to hire at least one technician who will also be able to perform SCUBA surveys (see qualifications below) as part of the team. Technicians will also work on literature search projects looking at species interactions and thermal tolerances of species surveyed as needed.Qualifications: The ideal candidate will need to be able to work as part of a field research team, with solid communication skills. Candidates should have familiarity with marine environments – either a degree or working towards a degree with a marine science focus – have a strong attention to detail, and confidence to handle difficult field conditions in collaboration with a supervisor. The seasonal technician should be able to spend long periods of time outdoors, be able to lift 50 lbs., and is expected to work 40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday, with the exception of holidays. Some early morning hours or working through weekends will be required due to tidal schedules, with concomitant time off. Scientific diving certification is required for candidates interested in conducting SCUBA surveys.
Dates: June 1 – Aug. 31, 2021
Salary: The salary for this position is $7,500 for the summer. The position is non-benefitted.
Covid Precautions: As the candidates will be working both on campus and on small boats with members of the team, we request that they are fully vaccinated prior to starting the position, as requested for all UMB on campus employees.
Application: Please send a cover letter and CV to jarrett.byrnes@umb.edu with the subject line SLL Summer Technician. Applications will be considered up to end of day Monday May 17th. Interviews will be conducted promptly, as we realize this is a tight turnaround.
Further information: For further information or questions, contact jarrett.byrnes@umb.edu.
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Research Internship
From: Joclyn Villegas <jvillegas@imms.org>
Subject: Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Research Internship
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-ID research as well as any other current research projects at IMMS that may involve species such as: bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, or diamondback terrapins. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including: stranding response, aquarist and reptile care, and animal care. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research.
Interns must:
– Commit to a minimum of 12 weeks. The internship can be extended depending on work performance
– Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat-based surveys. Some field days may fall on the weekends.
– Have a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes.
– Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills
Principle Duties include: data entry, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-ID fin images, learning to use photo-ID programs such as Darwin (fin matching software) and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field research (21′ boat), and learn how to use ArcGIS
Secondary Duties include: assisting animal care staff, attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings, and assisting educational staff
Field Days: Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100°F in summer to 30°F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a week
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this internship program.
This is an unpaid position and interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will assist interns in finding rooms available to rent, usually with other staff members.
The deadline to apply for the Mid session (July 12 – October 4, 2021) and fall sessions (August 2 – October 22, 2021 or September 20 – December 10, 2021) is June 1, 2021. Please know we are aware that our internship dates do not always match up with school, but we are willing to work with students to accommodate these differences. For application and full details on how to apply please visit our website at imms.org/internship
Joclyn Villegas
Hiring a research field technician/seed collector – Boise, Idaho
Subject: Hiring a research field technician/seed collector – Boise, Idaho
Hello! We are anticipating hiring a research field technician/seed collector to help a graduate student collect their data for five weeks.
Dates: June 15th-July 16th 2021 (five weeks, start and end date not flexible)
Salary: $15/hour and $20 per diem for camping grocery expenses
Location: Boise, Idaho
Position description: The field technician will be employed at the University of Nevada, Reno, and help the graduate student collect seeds and data from 12 species from public lands. The field sites are located in rural areas in western Idaho and eastern Oregon (mostly Owyhee and Malheur counties) and may require up to 8 hours of driving on paved and unpaved roads. The crew will camp at field sites, possibly every week, for 1-4 nights at undeveloped campsites using Leave No Trace Principles. You will need to supply your own camping gear (tent, sleeping pad, and a sleeping bag), field clothes, and a comfortable medium sized backpack, and we will provide seed collection and cooking equipment. We provide a $20 per diem for grocery expenses for every day spent in the field during camping trips. There is no per diem for workdays that do not involve camping. The typical work week will be 40 hours with 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. You will learn how to identify common species in the Northern Great Basin Desert, learn about research project design, gain career experience in seed collection and data collection, and get to work outdoors in beautiful natural areas.
Required qualifications:
-The technician must be 18 years old or older
-Driver’s license and ability to drive up to 8 hours a day on paved and unpaved roads
-Willingness to work and camp outside under various environmental conditions (hot, inclement weather, rain, cold nights)
-Willingness to camp in undeveloped sites (no bathrooms or running water) using Leave No Trace Principles for 1-4 nights per week
-Basic botanical knowledge and ability to tell a target species apart from look-alike species, or demonstrated observational skills
Preferred qualifications:
-Knowledge of the flora of the northern Great Basin Desert
-Experience driving four-wheel-drive vehicles on undeveloped roads
-Experience camping in undeveloped areas and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles
-Trained in Wilderness First Aid
To apply: please email your resume to lcshriver@gmail.com
Thank you and happy spring!
Research Internship on greenhouse gas fluxes from subtropical bioenergy crops
Subject: Research Internship on greenhouse gas fluxes from subtropical bioenergy crops
*Research Internship on greenhouse gas fluxes from subtropical bioenergy crops*
*Starting Date:*Mid-Late May *Application Due: *April 30
Internship at Archbold Biological Station’s Buck Island Ranch (BIR), in south-central Florida in the Agro-Ecology Program.
Ideal for students with Undergraduate Degree contemplating Graduate School
Includes independent research project. Provides weekly stipend and room
We are seeking an intern (6 months) to assist with a project investigating the environmental sustainability of sugarcane for biofuel production. This project is a collaborative effort between the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI, Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment, University of Illinois) and Archbold’s BIR. BIR is a division of Archbold Biological Station with ten research staff and four operations staff, located 11 miles away from the main field station. BIR is operated as a commercial cattle ranch which serves as a research platform to investigate ecological and economic dynamics on working landscapes. The successful intern will be supervised by Dr. Elena Blanc-Betes (University of Illinois), Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas (University of Illinois), Dr. Elizabeth Boughton (BIR), and Mr. Nathaniel Spicer (BIR). The intern will be exposed to research in biogeochemistry, crop and grassland ecology, and disturbance ecology (harvesting, grazing, fire, flooding). Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and education. Facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, an outstanding regional library and a GIS lab. The station has a staff of about 50 with many visiting scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological station atmosphere. Here are two documentaries about Archbold’s Buck Island Ranch:
(Youtube: Cowboys and Scientists, Youtube: The Science of a Florida Ranch)
*Internship Highlights*
This internship offers an opportunity for providing novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world: securing food and energy in a sustainable way; and for learning how research works. The intern’s independent research project will improve understanding of how changes in land use affect the exchange of greenhouse gases (CO_2, CH_4 ) between the atmosphere and subtropical bioenergy crops and pastures.
This internship is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree contemplating graduate school, as you will learn vital skills such as experimental design, technical field and lab skills using state of the art equipment to study biogeochemistry, and collaborating with other scientists.
*Duties*
The successful intern will be trained to use a variety of instruments to measure ecosystem CO_2 , CH_4 and N_2 O fluxes from ecosystems. Other fieldwork will include aboveground and belowground biomass, and soil and water collection. Labwork will include drying and weighing biomass, grinding biomass using a Wiley Mill, soil sieving, acid washing etc. Long days and work on weekends may be required during intense data collection campaigns.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience with similar measurements or a strong background (coursework) in biogeochemistry, but all are encouraged to apply. Field work regularly consists of long days of moderately demanding physical labor in hot and humid conditions. Candidates with experiences that demonstrate proficiency working outdoors will be considered. The intern must be highly motivated and enthusiastic about living and working in a rural field-station setting. A valid driver’ s license and own transportation for personal activities is required.
Interns typically work 20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder on their research project. Internships run for 6 months but are flexible in their duration. Interns are required to give an oral presentation based on their independent research project. The format of this presentation will likely be a Zoom Webinar due to Covid-19.
*Compensation*
Interns receive room and a weekly stipend of $245, subject to deductions for Social Security and Medicare (paid bi-weekly). Free of charge lodging ending no later than three days after the conclusion of the internship, as residing on Ranch property is a requirement for this position. Please note that lodging includes communal kitchen, living space, and bathroom, but interns have their own bedroom.
To *apply for this internship*, please provide the following: a cover letter stating research interests, a description of previous research experience, a resume or CV, a summary of grades, and two letters of recommendation *by* *April 30, 2021*. Please email applications to: Dr. Gomez-Casanovas, ngomezca@igb.illinois.edu. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged. The Station cannot hire people without legal status to work in the U.S. Should you require further information please email Dr. Gomez-Casanovas.
Due to Covid-19, we require new staff and interns to quarantine for 2 weeks in a visiting researcher cabin. Limited interaction with staff will occur in the first two weeks. Masks are required indoors, except
when sitting at a personal desk, and during field work if maintaining 6 foot distance is not possible.
Seed Collection Crew Leader – IAE Southwest
Subject: Seed Collection Crew Leader – IAE Southwest
The Institute for Applied Ecology Southwest is hiring a Crew Lead for a seed collection crew to be based out of Tucson, AZ. The crew will split their time between the Tonto and Coronado National Forests collecting native seed for seed increase, research, and restoration.
The position runs from July 26-November 5, but we are also offering an optional 8-week paid training period (May 24-July 23) in Santa Fe, NM where the crew lead would work with other seed collection crews in northern New Mexico. To learn more and apply please visit-
https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/Subject: Seed Collection Crew Leader – IAE SouthwestThe Institute for Applied Ecology Southwest is hiring a Crew Lead for a seed collection crew to be based out of Tucson, AZ. The crew will split their time between the Tonto and Coronado National Forests collecting native seed for seed increase, research, and restoration.
The position runs from July 26-November 5, but we are also offering an optional 8-week paid training period (May 24-July 23) in Santa Fe, NM where the crew lead would work with other seed collection crews in northern New Mexico. To learn more and apply please visit-
https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/summer part time research assistant UConn
Research assistant summer 2021
The UConn EEB fish lab is likely to have an part-time research assistant position available for June 1-August 27. The lab is working on a project studying the migration patterns of juvenile river herring populations in CT.
This work will involve a combination of field and lab work. Field work will occur in southeastern CT streams and involve collecting fish and monitoring equipment installed at various sites. Assistant will need to travel using own vehicle. Lab will involve taking data from photographs and/or video and dissecting fish specimens. Lab work will occur in Schultz lab on the Storrs campus.
The position will be funded at 20 hours per week, at $15 per hour.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to eric.schultz@uconn.edu.
Required qualifications: valid drivers license; completion of two semesters of college-level biology.
Preferred qualifications: experience in handling fish; experience in conducting field ecological research.
Southwest Conservation Corps hiring COVID Response Team crew leaders!
Southwest Conservation Corps is excited to partner with the Santa Fe National Forest to host COVID Response Teams. We are now hiring crew leaders!
Title: Santa Fe National Forest, COVID Response Team – Crew Leader
Reports to: Adult Programs Manager
Locations: Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Start/end date: May 17, 2021 October 2021
Wages: 685 / week
Benefits: Food provided while in the field, uniforms, development opportunities
Position open until filled.
Southwest Conservation Corps:
The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).
For the health and safety of our crews, staff and communities, projects may be postponed or adjusted due to COVID-19. The information provided in this Position Description is an outline of how our program has typically been operating, however is subject to change. As this situation develops, and decisions are made, we will provide updates. We encourage you to continue with the application process and we will keep consistent and direct communication with all applicants.
Position Summary:
The Santa Fe Covid Response Team is a smaller crew, consisting of 1 Leader and 2 Members. This smaller size allows the crew more mobility and ease of travel throughout the forest to respond to unique project needs.
Crews work primarily in frontcountry locations in all weather conditions. Standard schedule consists of 5 days on-hitch (8 hours/day) and 2 days off with some exception. On-hitch, crews camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. Does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Leaders will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time. The Crews will be based out of Santa Fe and can expect not to return to office during work time.
Crew Leaders will lead crews in completing conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Crew leaders will also be responsible for leading crews in environmental stewardship, Leave No Trace, and risk management. A variety of soft skills and technical competencies are required to be successful in this role. See below for core competencies.
The Santa Fe National Forest, Covid Response Crew will work with the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District or the Jemez Ranger District for their season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Districts received an amount of visitation far beyond the seasonal crew capacity to maintain recreation facilities’ cleanliness, address vandalism repairs, and address resource impacts to dispersed recreation areas.
Project work will include, but not limited to: Install signage in highly impacted areas, Replace doors and other structures that were vandalized during closures, Repair damaged picnic tables, Assist with the district’s cleaning schedule to ensure an acceptable state of recreational facilities, Remove trash, and address the immediate 3-5 miles of highly impacted trails.
Leadership & Mentorship:
* Integrate values pertaining to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the corps
* Implement skills training on worksite and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics.
* Foster 21stcentury work skills in corps members, i.e.: collaboration & teamwork, creativity & imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility & adaptability
* Must be willing to follow and enforce all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent SCC. This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program
Project Management & Implementation:
* Implement an 8 to 10-hour workday and ensure professionalism is always maintained
* Delegation of project work & investment among crew
* Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work
* Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems
* Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, crew, & SCC staff
Risk Management:
* Analyze, manage, and inform on hazardous conditions and crew health
* Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety
* Transport crew and equipment safely in vans or large SUVs with trailers
Administration:
* Meet all deadlines for documentation, i.e., timesheets, evaluations, incident reports
* Record all project related outcomes and deliverables
* Manage food budget and credit card for purchases
Minimum Qualifications:
* Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission
* Ability to effectively and manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40 to 50-hour work week
* Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
* Willingness to learn
* Must be adaptive, patient and able to maintain a positive perspective throughout the season
* Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions
* Must be able to speak, understand and write English
* High School diploma or GED certificate
* Must hold current/relevant medical certification (WFA, WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AED
* Must be 21, have a clean driving record (insurable by SCC) and a current driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with SCC or other conservation corps or youth corps
* Be a local resident of New Mexico
* Experience with experiential and/or environmental education
* Facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people
* Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently as well as with others
* Desire to work on a variety of conservation-based projects
* Strong conflict resolution skills
* Leadership experience with youth or young adults
* Technical trail experience
* Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
* Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others.
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply:
Upload resume, cover letter and complete the Crew Leader application here!
Any questions can be addressed to: Lisa Slupianek, Four Corners Adult Program Manager – lslupianek@conservationlegacy.org
Ecological Monitoring Positions in Las Cruces with Southwest Conservation Corps and Bureau of Land Managemen
Southwest Conservation Corps is currently accepting applications for Ecological Monitoring crew leaders and members in Las Cruces, NM.
Crew Leader
Number of Positions: 3
Location: Las Cruces BLM District Office in New Mexico
Program Dates:
1 position: July 5, 2021 to July 1, 2022 (52 weeks)
2 positions: July 5, 2021 to February 18, 2022 (33 weeks)
Salary: $685/week
Benefits: Paid training; camping food allowance ($13/day via company credit card); health benefits package
Hiring Benefits: Public Land Corps hiring authority: eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency.
Crew Member
Number of Positions: 6
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Living Stipend: $520/week
Benefits: Paid training; camping food allowance ($13/day via company credit card); AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,907.50 upon satisfactory completion of term
Hiring Benefits: Public Land Corps hiring authority: eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency. See below. Must be under age 31 upon issue of certificate.
Program Dates: July 12 – December 17, 2021
Crews will conduct vegetation monitoring using the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Terrestrial Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring (AIM) methodology. More information on the BLM’s AIM strategy can be found on the AIM website: BLM AIM. Crews will consist of three individuals: two crew members and one crew lead. Together, they will monitor land health on BLM lands including National Monument lands, vegetation treatments, rangeland allotments, or reference areas using AIM methodology.
Within all plots, the crew will identify vegetation to species, gather species cover and composition data using line-point intercept and gap measurements, measure soil stability, and describe the site and soil pits. All data will be georeferenced using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase. Data are entered into a database on site with ruggedized tablets and are further analyzed and, at the end of the season, synthesized into various reports for future land management planning. The crew may also have the opportunity to assist with other public land management projects involving wildlife, range, and forestry.
Thank you,