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Opportunities
Job Opportunities – Field surveys in Roundup, Montana
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 Surveysâ€ÂÂ.
Marbled Murrelet Surveyor – Western & Southern Oregon
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.
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Squam Lakes Association Conservation Crew (6 positions available)
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
To apply for this position please visit
Contact Emily Gross, AmeriCorps Program Manager, for more information at
Botany Field Assistant on Nantucket Island, DUE Friday Feb 7
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
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:
A complete application REQUIRES: Cover Letter, Resume, Contact Information
for 3 references, and Unofficial Undergraduate College Transcripts*
Two summer field techs to work with the Missouri Botanical Garden
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
Disney Marine Conservation Program Manager Position
Disney Marine Conservation Program Manager Position
The Walt Disney Company is committed to ensuring a world where wildlife thrives and nature is treasured. This defines the work of Disney Conservation, a team that delivers impact for people and the planet through the Disney Conservation Fund and Disney Conservation Team Wildlife. Disney Conservation Team Wildlife, a part of Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Team is seeking an aquatic (marine/freshwater) conservation biologist to help deliver on our mission to Lead, Care, Connect and Conserve. Team Wildlife aims to inspire and engage our Cast and Guests in conservation efforts that save species in the wild, especially in areas of business priority. In addition, Team Wildlife works closely with the Disney Conservation Fund, which has inspired millions of people to take action to protect the planet and has directed nearly $86 million to save wildlife in more than half the countries in the world through efforts engaging communities in conservation. The person taking on the role will be responsible for representing Disney Conservation’s commitment with diverse audiences and stakeholders including executives, Guests, fellow Cast Members and employees, partners, and with the media. This position will also maximize conservation integration across the team and enterprise, helping to grow the Disney Conservation brand, deliver business value, and advance our commitment to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet.
*Responsibilities :
• Advise on (aquatic/marine) initiatives with internal/external partners
• Collaborate with the ASE Science team to ensure scientific credibility and advance applied conservation
• Provide strategic oversight and impact evaluation for our aquatic conservation programs (corals, sea turtles, elasmobranchs, etc.)
• Lead the scientific and education program development for field conservation collaborations
• Partner across the TWDC to maximize synergy opportunities that help advance our aquatic conservation efforts and drive business results and reputation
• Develop events, communications, assets, etc. to help expand storytelling opportunities that inspire and activate our audiences
• Serve as a spokesperson for Disney’s conservation commitment
• Publish the results of our scientific, education, conservation investigation in peer-reviewed journals
Basic Qualifications :
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• At least 3 years field experience working in conservation programs
• Strong experimental design and analytical skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, strong interpersonal skills
• Positive team player
• Demonstrated strong organization and time management skills to prioritize multiple
tasks, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly if necessary
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and a passion for conservation
• Experienced in goal setting and execution as well as measuring deliverables
• Proven skilled aquatic generalist with experience working across sectors
• Demonstrated grant/proposal writing, scientific publications, and grant/proposal critical
reviews
• SCUBA certified (preferably in Scientific Diving)
Preferred Qualifications :
• Informal education/ program development
• Demonstrated media experience, education and presentation abilities
• Experience with the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation or Miradi
Software
• Knowledge of a Second Language
• Experience with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums/World Association of Zoos
and Aquariums and related accredited institutions or the AZA Saving Animals From
Extinction program
• Field logistics expertise
• Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) certification
Required Education :
• Ph.D. or Masters with at least 3 years of equivalent experience leading conservation
program
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Job reference number 662197BR
©Disney is an equal opportunity employer. Drawing Creativity from Diversity.
Wildlife Technician (Temporary Appt.) for Arizona Game and Fish Department
WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / WILDLIFE CONTRACTS / PHOENIX BASED
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT / Full time / 37 weeks
FLSA-Non-Exempt / GRADE 16 (Hourly rate $14.20)
REQUISITION#53559 / CLOSING DATE: 02/09/2020
The Arizona Game & Fish Department is responsible for managing Arizona’s fish and wildlife resource as an enduring public trust. In addition, the Department is charged with promoting safe and responsible use of watercraft and off-highway vehicles. Funding is provided from the sale of licenses and permits; watercraft registration fees; federal excise taxes on firearms, fishing equipment, boats, and other sporting goods; State lottery revenues; donations on State income tax forms; and various contracts and grants. Department policy is set by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, whose five members are appointed by the Governor. For more information, please visit our website at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.azgfd.gov&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cead510dcbcc041888a6d08d7a56d716f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637159761795748050&sdata=p3PNnPjLJorxUfczQe1o0a2Dw56vq%2FCTTtVWLTj6TVI%3D&reserved=0.
Description of Duties: Under general supervision, duties will include performing a variety of technical and entry level professional wildlife work in support of biologists and project administrators. Primary tasks will include field work for a Flat-tailed Horned Lizard Reproduction study in southern California, including using a portable ultrasound, harmonic radar and/or telemetry, tracking lizards in the sand, and entering and proofing data. Will assist with field data collection, project implementation and data entry for several current projects in Arizona including Mexican Garter Snake projects, horned lizard occupancy, herp inventories, and/or red squirrel surveys. Additional duties will include off-road navigation on foot and by vehicle, equipment maintenance, and assisting in project management. The anticipated project timeline is 37 weeks to start March 2020.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate will have knowledge of wildlife and basic wildlife management techniques sufficient to perform the duties assigned; proper operation, maintenance and basic repair of field equipment and vehicles; problem solving techniques. The preferred candidate will be skilled in applying basic wildlife field work techniques, including knowledge of species identification and habitat requirements. The ideal candidate will have the skills to learn and apply more specific and/or advanced policies, procedures, and techniques, basic professional standard data collection, analysis, basic report preparation methods, and communicate verbally and in writing. The candidate will have the ability to: interact with the public and apply public relations; work alone and as part of a team; able to work outdoors in primitive field conditions; hike, backpack and/or camp overnight for extended periods of time in hot environments. The preferred candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; OR two years of field experience equivalent to a Wildlife Assistant II.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. Position requires possession of or ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program. Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development.
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
TO APPLY GO TO AZSTATEJOBS.GOV
CLICK SEARCH FOR JOBS, SELECT GAME AND FISH DEPT FROM AGENCY DROPDOWN
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Undergraduate Internship in Field Ecology Research
The Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in
Rensselaerville, NY is accepting applications for its
2020 Odum Internship in Field Ecology. This eight-week program pairs
students with the Preserve’s Senior Research Fellow for original research
in field ecology. Interns will also have the opportunity to share their
knowledge with students in the Preserve’s summer education program while
gaining valuable education experience. This is an unpaid internship,
though housing is provided. Those wishing to earn college credit for
the internship must make arrangements with their college or university.
The Huyck Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation,
education, research, and recreation. As one of the oldest biological
research stations in the United States, the Preserve has supported research
continuously since 1938. Further information on the E.N. Huyck Preserve and
Biological Research Station can be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huyckpreserve.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cead510dcbcc041888a6d08d7a56d716f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637159761795738050&sdata=Oi4oUtapfPJtOn7DbSsSG74MA%2FlgbrTGulq%2FYof8Bd4%3D&reserved=0.
To learn more about the internship and to apply please visit
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huyckpreserve.org%2Fodum-internship.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cead510dcbcc041888a6d08d7a56d716f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637159761795738050&sdata=dtDoeUr8h4inYkBHIq5PS3i2p0HHicrSVn6JRsTbuBU%3D&reserved=0.
The deadline for applications is Friday, February 21, 2020. Please address
inquiries about the internship to Anne Rhoads, Ph.D., Executive Director,
at anne@huyckpreserve.org.
Seasonal Monitoring Botanists – 3 openings in Minnesota
The Minnesota Biological Survey program (MN Department of Natural
Resources) will be hiring 3 seasonal botanists to assist with field data
collection for the Ecological Monitoring Network. This project was set up
to monitor long term trends in vegetation and associated native plant
communities related to climate change, invasive species and other factors.
*Job Summary:*
This posting will be used to fill up to 3 positions (2 in Duluth and 1 in
St. Paul). They are temporary positions from May 2020 – September 2020.
There will be field days that require working longer than 8 hours. The two
positions based in Duluth will focus on northeast Minnesota plant
communities, while the one out of St. Paul will assist with activities
throughout the rest of the state, including prairies. This job will require
hiking long distances while carrying significant equipment loads on rough,
steep, wet, or uneven terrain, thus candidates should be in good physical
condition. These positions will work collaboratively to help collect
vegetation data and enter data on native plant communities as part of
statewide ecological monitoring activities of the Minnesota Biological
Survey (MBS).
*Job responsibilities include:*
–Assist supervisor and project leads with preparation for assigned tasks
related to monitoring projects so that high quality data are collected at
monitoring sites.
–Assist in monitoring efforts so that high quality data on plant species
and other biotic and abiotic components of the environment are collected
according to the monitoring protocol.
–Identify plants that occur within the statewide monitoring plots.
–Assist with the identification of plants collected from the field so that
herbarium labels can be processed and the correct plant names can be
entered into databases, and to enter field data into relevant databases, if
time permits, so the data are available for analyses.
*Qualifications*:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, ecology, botany, conservation
biology, or related field by time of hire, with a Masters in a similar
field preferred. *Strong knowledge of the flora and ecology of Minnesota *or
of neighboring states with similar flora is required. At least one season
of experience doing field assessments of Minnesota native plant communities
or floristic surveys of native vegetation preferred. Duluth positions will
need knowledge of flora of northeastern Minnesota, and the St. Paul
position will need knowledge of statewide flora with experience in prairies
preferred but not required. Experience using dichotomous keys to identify
plants as well as experience with computer programs including GIS, GPS,
spreadsheets, and word processing. Applicants that are *detail oriented*
are preferred so that accurate data are recorded on field forms and
tablets. Ability to *communicate effectively and possess a positive
attitude *will also be crucial, as these positions will be working in small
teams, spending long days in the field, occasionally in inclement weather
and/or annoying insects. Ability to navigate in remote areas using a
compass, maps, and GPS equipment is also desired.
For more information or to apply, visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmn.gov%2Fmmb%2Fcareers%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cead510dcbcc041888a6d08d7a56d716f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637159761795738050&sdata=xPq8SvUy%2BYFjAAndn5Jh9dlC1pP5ri9akXt%2F%2F2JAs4c%3D&reserved=0 , click
on *Search for jobs now* in the External Applicants box, and copy/paste Job
ID: *38488 *in the Keywords search box at the top.
For more information on the Ecological Monitoring Network, visit
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dnr.state.mn.us%2Fmbs%2Fecologicalmonitoring%2Findex.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cead510dcbcc041888a6d08d7a56d716f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637159761795738050&sdata=o9WH9VbyDnK%2B7kmFl2Jo20nw41EpZ%2BbRD%2F%2BneuMvE2c%3D&reserved=0.
If you have questions about the position, contact Hannah Texler at
hannah.texler@state.mn.us or Erika Rowe at erika.rowe@state.mn.us