Salary/Position Classification

• 15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 39 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Opportunity to gain experience with technology such as acoustic recording units (ARUs), data management, bird inventory skills, vegetation evaluation, restoration approaches and landowner interactions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct bird surveys using acoustic recording units
• Conduct vegetation surveys
• Data entry and proofing
• Validation of bird identification from audio recordings 

Required Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors in sometimes adverse conditions

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing or have obtained a BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology or related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in grassland conservation, avian ecology, and restoration ecology
• Ability to identify birds by sound

To Apply

To apply, please submit cover letter providing your qualifications and how this opportunity will facilitate meeting your educational goals, resume/CV with contact information for 3 references.