Field Biologist

Atlanta Botanical Garden; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking a Field Biologist to join the Conservation & Research Department in the Southeast Center for Conservation. You will assist with field projects under the Field Botany Program Manager, helping plan and execute fieldwork and gather samples across the Southeast.

The role emphasizes hands-on data collection, sample preservation, and population monitoring for rare and endangered plants, with opportunities to develop digital maps and field readiness skills while

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork and Project Management: Plan and execute day-to-day fieldwork activities to achieve project goals with minimal supervision.
• Prepare digital maps, data collection tools, and field equipment for trips.
• Sample Collection and Monitoring: Follow departmental protocols to collect seeds, pollen, leaf tissue, and herbarium vouchers.
• Conduct single and multi-day travel to field sites across the Southeast to monitor rare plant populations.
• Survey and document key in situ populations of rare and endangered plants.
• Data Management and Analysis: A...

Job description

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:

The Field Biologist will be part of the Conservation & Research Department team within the Southeast Center for Conservation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. They will work under the direction of the Field Botany Program Manager and assist with many of the Department’s field projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fieldwork and Project Management:
  • Plan and execute day-to-day fieldwork activities to achieve project goals with minimal supervision.
  • Prepare digital maps, data collection tools, and field equipment for trips.
• Sample Collection and Monitoring:
  • Follow departmental protocols to collect seeds, pollen, leaf tissue, and herbarium vouchers.
  • Conduct single and multi-day travel to field sites across the Southeast to monitor rare plant populations.
  • Survey and document key in situ populations of rare and endangered plants.
• Data Management and Analysis:
  • A...