Field Assistant

Planet Earth Foundation, India; Sri Sathya Sai; On-site; INR 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Earth Foundation, India invites applications for Field Assistant - Urban Forestry (Miyawaki Forest) in Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh. The role begins immediately for a 6-month contract with two months probation.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Botany or related fields and 6 months to 1 year in conservation or forestry. Responsibilities include maintaining Miyawaki plantations, daily watering, weed removal, biodiversity assessments, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year in conservation, forestry or environment NGO.
• Master's degree in Botany, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science or Life Sciences.
• Willing to work outdoors and travel daily.
• Good writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Miyawaki plantation at the project site.
• Coordinate daily watering of the Miyawaki forest.
• Coordinate weed removal/invasive species removal and ensure proper execution.
• Biodiversity assessment of the project site.
• Monitor plant health and survival, and report issues.
• Keep records and photos, and send regular reports to the team.

Skills

Multilingual communication

Outdoor work

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in Botany

Job description

We have a vacancy in our organisation. Please go through the details below.

Job Details

Vacancy: Field Assistant - Urban Forestry (Miyawaki Forest)

No. of positions: 1

Working location: Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh

Joining: Immediate, by 10 October 2026

Experience: Minimum 6 months to 1 year job or internship experience in conservation, forestry, environment NGO

Contract: 6 months, including 2 months probation (Starting mid October 2026)

Education qualification: Master's degree in Botany, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Life Sciences or related fields

Salary: INR 12,000 per month [in-hand] + Basic Accomodation + Field Travel Allowance

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain the Miyawaki plantation at the project site
• Coordinate daily watering of the Miyawaki forest
• Coordinate weed removal/invasive species removal and check that it is done properly
• Biodiversity Assessment of the project site
• Monitor plant health and survival, and report problems
• Keep records and photos, and send regular reports to the team

Requirements

• Passionate about nature conservation and urban greening
• Willing to work outdoors and travel to the project site daily
• Able to coordinate and manage workers
• Able to speak Telugu, English and Hindi
• Good writing and communication skills
• Available to join by 10 October 2026

Last day of application: 5th October 2026

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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