The Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI, https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.rmfi.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C20e1c48272604892177f08d7a6ffefad%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637161490512935817&sdata=IjqFML4p6zmvjPBzZTWkry2dfHQzo3X1Kaq%2BVFVVIaw%3D&reserved=0 ) is hiring a full-time Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator to work in its Colorado Springs office. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an exemplary volunteer program that engages community volunteers in environmental stewardship activities. The VPC recruits and retains volunteers, develops meaningful relationships with community volunteers and groups, and provides professional staff support to RMFI’s 2,200 annual volunteers (20,000 volunteer hours annually). The VPC works under the supervision of the Program Director and plays a critical role in implementing the mission and strategic goals of the organization. This is a rewarding, community-focused position that will serve as the primary liaison between RMFI and our volunteer base as well as lead community outreach initiatives and events for the purposes of raising awareness of RMFI’s volunteer projects and programs.

Full job announcement is attached; more information available at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmfi.org%2Finternships-employment&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C20e1c48272604892177f08d7a6ffefad%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637161490512935817&sdata=RXTyH8Na%2Bu5IfW%2FyUA%2BH8TBzXGogJMDgFWgcE0fzzqc%3D&reserved=0 .

The Schoodic Institute located at Acadia National Park is recruiting 1 seasonal Plant Ecology Technician to conduct long-term vegetation monitoring and contribute to forest research in the Acadia National Park region.

Job Title: Plant Ecology Technician

Job Type: full-time, temporary position

Organization: Schoodic Institute

Location: Bar Harbor, ME

Open Period: January 31 – February 10, 2020

Vacancies: 1 position

Duration: 15 weeks mid May to August (exact dates TBD)

Compensation: $14/hour

Job Description:

The incumbent will contribute to forest research programs with the Schoodic Institute, and assist with long-term vegetation monitoring programs in Acadia National Park. Incumbent will attend forest crew training during the first two weeks of the field season, which will be located at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT and in Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, NY. Incumbent will then rotate time between assisting the Forest Ecology Program Director with forest research at Schoodic Institute (approx. 4-6 weeks), and sampling forest, rocky intertidal, and freshwater wetland vegetation for long-term monitoring programs in Acadia National Park (approx. 7 weeks). Other duties may include pressing unknown plant specimens, preparing soil samples for processing, data entry, and data quality assurance/quality control.

This is a field-based position, and incumbent will be required to carry a 35+ pound pack, work in all weather conditions, and hike off trail through rough terrain. Incumbent may be exposed to deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, biting insects, poison ivy and dense brush.

For more information and to apply, please view the announcement on the Schoodic Institute website:

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The Steneck lab at the University of Maine is looking for a summer intern interested in lobster biology and marine ecology.  The successful candidate will assist in a multifaceted study of the American lobster along the coast of Maine.  The project involves a mix of field work and data processing in the lab.  Field work will include scuba diving (for certified scuba divers), small boat operations, underwater video surveys with a tethered remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sonar seafloor mapping equipment.  Lab work will involve data analyses and working with Maine’s Department of Marine Resources to build our lobster biology database.

Special preference will be given to students who are AAUS certified scuba divers however that qualification is not required for this internship. Experience with cold water diving, boat operations, and/or data analysis in programs such as Excel, R, or ArcGIS will also be viewed favorably.

The research will be based from the Darling Marine Center (the coastal marine laboratory for the University of Maine) and the position will run from June through August 2020. The internship includes stipend (amount TBD) and dormitory housing at the DMC.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Steneck’s graduate student, Robert Jarrett (robert.jarrett@maine.edu). Application review and selection will occur during March of 2020.

For more information:

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The Schoodic Institute located at Acadia National Park is recruiting 3 seasonal Forest Monitoring Technicians to be a part of a 4 person field crew that will be collecting forest health data in 17 National Parks throughout the Eastern US.

Job Title: Forest Monitoring Technician

Job Type: full-time, temporary position

Organization: Schoodic Institute

Location: Bar Harbor, ME (Field Station first 9 weeks), and Fredericksburg, VA (Field Station second 10 weeks)

Open Period: January 31-February 10, 2020

Vacancies: 3 crew members

Duration: 19 weeks mid May to September (exact dates TBD)

Compensation: $14-16/hour depending on experience

Job Description:

Incumbents will sample permanent forest plots as part of a long-term forest health monitoring program. At each plot, incumbents will collect data on forest structure and composition, tree regeneration, understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, and soil characteristics. For many of these plots, this will be the fourth survey in 15 years. Other duties may include pressing unknown plant specimens, equipment maintenance and repair, preparing soil samples for processing, and data entry.

The crew will work in 17 park sites from Virginia to Maine, starting with a week of training in Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT. The first 4 weeks of the season will be spent sampling National Historic Parks in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The crew will then spend approximately 5 weeks sampling in Acadia National Park, and 8 weeks working in Mid-Atlantic parks located in Virginia and Pennsylvania, including a week in Assateague Island National Seashore. The crew will stay in park housing where available, and lodging may include hotels, historic buildings and cabins. While on travel, housing and meals stipends will be provided (~50% of position). While at the field station, park housing will be reserved, but employees must pay rent.

This is largely a field based position, and incumbents will be required to carry heavy field equipment (40+lbs), hike though rough terrain, learn and identify plants common to eastern forests, and work in all weather conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, biting insects, poison ivy and dense brush.

More information about the NPS long-term forest monitoring programs and the parks involved can be found here:

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For more information about the position and to apply, please view the announcement on the Schoodic Institute website:

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Job Opportunities:

Rangeland Vegetation and Invertebrate Sampling Coordinator & Technicians

April to July 2020

The Spatial Analysis Lab of the Montana Natural Heritage Program at University of Montana is hiring a Field Coordinator, Lead Field Technician, and two Assistant Field Technicians to sample vegetation and invertebrates for the State of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. This work is part of an ongoing research project to map invertebrate availability as a food source for sage-grouse and songbirds in Golden Valley and Mussellshell Counties, MT.

Fill-time seasonal support is available for the upcoming field season, which is weather dependent, but scheduled to run 4/6/2020-7/24/2020 for the Coordinator position ($16-$18 per hour) and 4/13/2020 – 7/17/2020 for Field Technician positions ($12-$14 per hour). Lodging is provided during the field effort and transportation is provided from Roundup, MT to field sites.

Positions provide experience in rangeland field techniques, transect sampling and vegetation cover estimation, invertebrate surveys, and GPS operations. The work also involves interacting with private landowners and agency professionals.The successful applicants must be able to work in remote locations and able to live in a communal, rustic setting.  If you do not have current First Aid/CPR certification, you must become certified before arriving to begin work. The work schedule is subject to the weather, which may cause unpredictable days off—applicants must be willing to work when needed and take days off when the opportunity arises. Conditions include extreme temperatures, rain, snow, “gumbo” roads, wind, rattlesnakes, and abundant prickly pear.  The rewards include the endless vistas of central Montana, abundant recreation opportunities within a short (1-2 hour) drive, calf branding and roadside chats with ranchers, phenomenal wildlife viewing, and field research experience. A strong work ethic, good physical condition, and sense of humor are a must.  The position will require hiking up to several miles each day through sagebrush, over uneven terrain, and in very hot temperatures to reach some sampling sites; and driving a few hours each day in trucks over low maintenance roads.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE POSTED AT https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umt.edu%2Fspatial-analysis-lab%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C732e3ce7734d448e333d08d7a636e62a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637160627051730058&sdata=g67kyM7dOJeeZmn%2BHN906Kp5Q%2BsDkskWdPG0%2F2wR7L4%3D&reserved=0

Applications are due February 25th, 2020. To apply, please send a current resume, 1-page cover letter, and names and contact information for three references to Melissa Hart (melissa.hart@mso.umt.edu) with the subject line “Field Coordinator – Invertebrate Surveys”.

Turnstone Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Marbled Murrelet Surveyor – Western & Southern Oregon

Turnstone is a small, locally owned environmental consulting firm. We help our clients protect and manage shared natural resources with solutions that are practical, forward thinking, and built on a foundation of good science. We are passionate, motivated, and team-oriented professionals who all started as seasonal field technicians ourselves and now strive to be leaders in the wildlife field. Turnstone is currently hiring multiple field biologists to conduct surveys for the marbled murrelet, a threatened species of seabird that nests primarily in coastal old growth forests. These positions are considered full-time seasonal. Surveys will be on federal, state and private lands in beautiful western Oregon. Marbled murrelet surveys follow an exacting protocol, and surveyors will be required to work independently during pre-dawn hours in remote areas. The work involves extensive travel, hiking off-trail in the dark (often long distances), navigating forest terrain, enduring regular periods of inclement weather and often working multiple days in a row (some weekend work will be required).

Surveyors will be stationed with their crew in one of several communities in western Oregon, to include but not limited to general areas around Astoria, Corvallis, Forest Grove, Nehalem, McMinnville, Tillamook or Coquille areas (see additional details on Coquille below). Positions begin mid-April and run through late July or early August, with the possibility of extension and/or earlier start depending on project needs. Mandatory marbled murrelet training and surveyor certification will be held in Northern California in late April prior to the start of surveys. Full-season project commitment is necessary from mid-April to early August 2020. Please note that opportunity to take leave for non-emergency reasons during the summer season is limited and should be discussed when interviewing for the position.  Essential work periods are as follows for the 2020 survey season: April 19-24, June 24-25, and July 1-21 (including July 4). Opportunities to work on other projects after the end of the murrelet season may be available for the excellent employee. Salary is $2500-2800/month ($14.42 – 16.15/hr), depending on experience. Field housing at no cost to the employee is provided for the duration of work in most areas, depending on the project. Occasional camping is expected. A work vehicle will be provided (carpooling may be necessary); surveyors that use an appropriate personal vehicle for project activities will be reimbursed via a monthly stipend of $800.

Coquille Position(s): One or more positions will be located in southern Oregon, in or around the Coquille area. These positions require especially frequent strenuous physical activity, including extensive backcountry hiking in steep and brushy terrain and regular backcountry camping. Ideal candidates for these positions will be extremely comfortable working in the woods on their own and have a high level of physical fitness. Due to the nature of these positions, salaries will range from $2600-$2900, depending on experience and position.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants should have a completed B.S. degree in wildlife biology or a closely-related field. A minimum of one year of field experience is strongly preferred. Marbled murrelet experience is not required if the applicant has strong field skills, basic bird identification skills, and an interest in avian biology. A portion of the daily work is pre-dawn and can be physically and mentally demanding. An ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

*        Excellent time and data management/organization skills.

*        A consistent track record of working in a safe and efficient manner.

*        Proficiency using a compass, GPS and topographic map to navigate.

*        Excellent physical condition, with the ability to tackle the rigors of field work, comfortable hiking alone off-trail in steep and variable terrain and underbrush in the dark and/or inclement weather.

*        Experience living and working in rural and remote field and office settings is preferred.

*        Working knowledge of western bird identification by sight and sound.

*        The ability and willingness to spend long hours in the field and work odd hours, including very early morning.

*        Integrity, quality, and accuracy in adhering to scientific protocols.

*        The ability to record accurate, legible and reliable field data.

*        Ability to adapt to sudden changes in work schedules due to weather conditions, survey results, and other variables.

*        Basic computer skills required: Microsoft suite (Access, Word, Excel), manage digital data forms and cloud files, and general computer knowledge.

*        Flexible, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

*        A valid state-issued driver’s license with clean driving record and the ability to navigate forest roads of variable condition and operate a 4WD vehicle.

*        Applicants must have normal vision and hearing, with required proof (hearing screen results) to be submitted prior to the start of work.

To Apply:

To apply, please complete an application and prepare a resume and cover letter to be submitted through the employment section of our website. EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. When applying, please indicate location preference in your cover letter, if desired. More open positions posted to company website.

Company website: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turnstoneenvironmental.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C732e3ce7734d448e333d08d7a636e62a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637160627051720065&sdata=uDSBjoFe21pZ377C7PIc2kCvgyDo%2BRFedN648XlzZn4%3D&reserved=0

About the LRCC-SLA AmeriCorps Program:

The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) is a non-profit conservation organization that

works to conserve the natural beauty, peaceful character, and resources of the

Squam watershed. Through conservation, education, and low-impact recreation,

the SLA promotes the protection, careful use, and shared enjoyment of the Squam

Lakes Region.  The Squam Lakes Association has six half-year positions (22.5

weeks) available beginning May 20, 2020 for the summer/fall Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) program.

Duties Include:

• Scuba Diving to remove aquatic invasive species

• Caretaking at backcountry campsites: checking in campers, educating the public, maintaining composting toilets, etc…

• Maintaining the SLA’s 50+ miles of trail in the Squam Range

• Leading volunteer crews in the field

• Creating and running engaging environmental education programs, including trail and lake hosting to educate the public on regional conservation initiatives

• Water Quality Monitoring

• Removing Terrestrial Invasive Species

• And more!

Watch previous AmeriCorps member Stevie Raymond’s video for a look at a day in the life of the Squam Lakes Association LRCC members!  You can view the video here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DXEq_UDJcDRU&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C732e3ce7734d448e333d08d7a636e62a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637160627051720065&sdata=d995%2BfOucePMVp0uoHWAPaTKgVuG3fYlyggZqk4M5Xk%3D&reserved=0

The SLA is a part of the Lakes Region Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps state

program.  If you would like to learn more about the Lakes Region Conservation

Corps or the seven other host site options, please visit LakesRegionConservationCorps.org.

Summer/Fall LRCC-SLA members have the opportunity to receive the following over the course of the program:

• SSI Scuba diving certification

• PADI Weed control diver certification

• Lake Host training

• NH Safe Boating certification

• NH Commercial boating license

• Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications

• Housing with kitchen facilities

• Living allowance: $225 weekly, distributed biweekly

• AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,047.50 received upon successful completion of program (minimum of 900 hours)

Our ideal candidate is someone with a four year degree in a related field, or someone who can clearly articulate how the program is going to help them in their career goals.  Individuals who excel in this program display a curiosity and willingness to learn, remain flexible and open to new opportunities, can independently problem solve, are passionate about conservation, hard-workers, and work well both independently and as a team.

LRCC-SLA Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age by May 20, 2020

• Must be covered by health insurance for duration of program

• Must be a competent swimmer

• Able to lift 50 pounds

• Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking

• Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day

• Available from May 20, 2020 through October 24, 2020 (end date dependent on completion of service hours)

• Must apply online

• Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service’s minimum requirements: Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks; Must be a US citizen; US national, or legal permanent resident of the US; Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service

The application deadline is April 1, 2020, but interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Applications are reviewed and selected for interviews in the order of submission.

To learn more about the summer/fall SLA-LRCC please visit

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To apply for this position please visit

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Contact Emily Gross, AmeriCorps Program Manager, for more information at

EGross@squamlakes.org

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation is hiring for seasonal Field

Assistants with a strong botanical ID and field sampling background. This

job is being reopened for one week to solicit additional applications –

please pass this job far and wide.

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. Science and Stewardship

Department seeks a seasonal field assistant to conduct ecological research

and stewardship activities for the 2020 field season. The successful

candidate must have strong field work experience, excellent plant ID skills and

an interest in wildlife ecology.

This position includes a wide range of field-based work with a primary

focus on vegetation community composition sampling and plant

identification. Additional

field work will require rare plant searches, small mammal trapping, wetland

surveys and crab trapping, wildlife radio relocation and bat acoustic

monitoring. Successful candidates will be motivated, enthusiastic,

self-reliant and willing to learn quickly. For more information on NCF’s

mission and current research projects, please see the Foundation’s website

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and

our Science Blog on the website.

Wages/Benefits: Wage is $13 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. Housing

is provided in a shared, employee house. Work-related transportation is

provided but is not available after working hours.

TO APPLY:

Application deadline is Friday February 7th, 2020 by 5pm.

Applications accepted ONLY through our hiring website:

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A complete application REQUIRES: Cover Letter, Resume, Contact Information

for 3 references, and Unofficial Undergraduate College Transcripts*

Scientists in the Global Change Conservation Lab at the Missouri Botanical Garden are seeking to hire two field technicians for the summer of 2020. The technicians will be involved with a project that examines how microclimate and macroclimate affect the distributions of woody and herbaceous species of temperate mixed-species forests. Specifically, the field technicians will work with project staff at the Missouri Botanical Garden and Washington University in St. Louis to survey forest plots and monitor microclimate stations at Tyson Research Center. Tyson is a large, mostly forested, field station located ~10 miles West of Saint Louis, Missouri. Saint Louis has a highly active and friendly ecology and evolution community, and this position will provide opportunities to interact with multiple researchers at Tyson Research Center, Washington University, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Requirements include:

• Interest in botany and a demonstrated ability to identify eastern US tree species

• Prior field work experience is required for this position

• Ability to traverse rugged terrain, carry a 20-lb backpack

• Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions

• Ability to work independently of supervision

• Careful attention to detail

Desirable qualifications include:

• Ability to identify forest herbs

• Prior experience using a hand-held GPS unit to locate forest plots or other sampling sites in field conditions

• Prior experience establishing and monitoring forest plots

• Prior independent research experience is a plus

Technicians would be responsible for their own transportation to and from Tyson, as well as for room and board, although there is a possibility to rent an apartment at the Missouri Botanical Garden for most of the summer (conditional on availability of Garden housing).  Work will be as an independent contractor for $15/hour for 40 hours a week. We envision a starting date for both positions in late May, and expect the positions to last for ~2 months.

To apply, please send: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; and 3) contact information for three references to CV to Dr. Stephen Murphy (smurphy@mobot.org).  For questions, please contact Dr. Murphy or Dr. Adam Smith (adam.smith@mobot.org).

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Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:01:25

From: Szymek Drobniak JU <szymek.drobniak@uj.edu.pl>

Subject: Field assistant job at UppsalaUni/Jagiellonian Uni – Gotland bird study

Expenses paid field assistant positions to study the breeding ecology of blue tits and collared flycatchers on the wonderful island of Gotland.

For the upcoming field season (20 April-20/30 June 2020) we are looking for an expenses-paid field assistant to join the team working on the Swedish island of Gotland. It is a famous bird study site, with over 40 years of bird ecology monitoring. Additionally an amazingly beautiful and unique location for all bird lovers, a major birding and bird migration hotspot.

The period of stay is flexible – longer stays will be preferred but in your application please specify which period in the field season you would be able to cover.

Our current project concerns two species: the blue tit and the collared flycatcher. Apart from general monitoring of both species’ breeding we conduct specific research, which now concentrates on colour biology and expression in the blue tit. The work requires long hours spent in the forest in variable weather conditions (although the weather has been very gentle the past few seasons on Gotland), precision in handling the birds and recording the data, and the ability to work in a team. Daily workload varies from a couple of hours to 8-9 hours, depending on the time in the season. The team will consist of 7-11 assistants, plus an additional collaborating team of similar size from France, staying in another location close by. Basic procedures used during fieldwork involve catching adult birds with mist-nets, ringing of adults and nestlings, morphological measurements, blood-sampling of some birds for genetic analyses. We provide training on the procedures, but a basic knowledge of bird morphology and bird handling experience is more than welcome.

Qualifications:

(1) BSc/MSc in Biology, Ecology, Evolution or similar qualification (current students will also be considered on a case by case basis)

(2) Previous field experience will be a big plus

(3) Ability to work in small teams and sociable personality

(4) Bird ringing and mist-netting experience is desired but can also be learned on site

(5) EU-valid driving licence will be an advantage

(6) Good English (it is a working language in the team)

We will cover for the accommodation (lodging in rooms shared with other field assistants – usually up to 2 persons per room – in a beautiful & comfortable, large house in the middle of the fieldwork area), travel expenses from and to the study site (within reasonable limits and up to 450 EUR; if more is expected – let’s discuss possibilities on a case by case basis), as well as the living expenses.

Applications – including a CV, a lshort letter of motivation (1/2 A4 page) and the

name of one referee – should be send to Szymon Drobniak

szymek.drobniak@gmail.com, ideally as a single PDF file.

Full consideration will be given to applications received until the 15th of March. After that date applications will be monitored if any additional assistants would be required.

Please do not hesitate to write to us if you have more and specific questions.

Dr Szymon Drobniak

Jagiellonian University (PL) & University of New South Wales (AU)

Prof. Lars Gustafsson

Uppsala University