Conservation Data & Habitat Research Assistant

Student Conservation Association; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance offered

Living allowance $650/week

Relocation allowance $1,100 (paid once

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hosting an opportunity in East Lansing, MI to work with biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on imperiled species conservation.

The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, GIS work, and field research within a collaborative team and includes several training opportunities. Participants gain experience under the Public Land Corps Authority, with office-based duties, some field work, and eligibility criteria for youth and veterans.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with writing reports, data analysis, GIS, and field research.

Responsibilities

• Performs data analysis and prepares objective and complete written reports and other technical documents and makes recommendations.
• Maintains records of accomplishments and provides accomplishment reports as required by supervisors.
• Obtains, reviews, and evaluates reports, data, scientific literature, and other sources of information.
• Assists with GIS analysis to identify potential restoration sites.
• Supports preparation of technical summaries and reports related to imperiled species conservation and restoration efforts.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

GIS

Field research

Valid driver's license

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hosting an opportunity in East Lansing, MI to work with biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on imperiled species conservation.

The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, GIS work, and field research within a collaborative team and includes several training opportunities. Participants gain experience under the Public Land Corps Authority, with office-based duties, some field work, and eligibility criteria for youth and veterans.