Conservation Tech I: Habitat Restoration & Sea Turtle Lead

Jekyll Island; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Jekyll Island Authority is seeking a Seasonal Wildlife Technician to support conservation and habitat restoration on Jekyll Island, GA. The role involves leading restoration efforts, sea turtle monitoring, and wildlife surveys under supervision of senior staff.

Responsibilities include data collection, GIS mapping, and community outreach. Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field.
• 2+ years of post‑grad field experience.
• Valid driver's license; off‑road driving experience preferred.
• Experience with wildlife monitoring and data management.
• Flexible schedule incl. nights/weekends.
• ArcGIS knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead restoration activities Aug–Apr with staff and partners.
• Coordinate nocturnal sea turtle monitoring and tagging May–Jul.
• Assist with other wildlife projects and population surveys.
• Operate GIS tools for data collection and analysis.
• Engage with the public during field activities and deliver presentations.

Skills

Wildlife management

Field data collection

ArcGIS

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

UAV operations

Job description

Jekyll Island Authority is seeking a Seasonal Wildlife Technician to support conservation and habitat restoration on Jekyll Island, GA. The role involves leading restoration efforts, sea turtle monitoring, and wildlife surveys under supervision of senior staff.

Responsibilities include data collection, GIS mapping, and community outreach. Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for training and professional growth.