Field Land Stewardship Technician — Conservation & Fire Team

National Audubon Society, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Land Stewardship Technician for Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Naples, FL). The role supports conservation by implementing a science-based land plan, removing invasive species, and coordinating with staff and volunteers in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1+ year field experience, GPS/geo tools, and a valid driver’s license. CPR/First Aid and wildfire training are expected after hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational training required.
• 1+ years’ experience in land stewardship or other environmental field work required.
• Equivalents considered; strong navigation and geolocation skills needed.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; willingness to learn safety protocols.
• Experience with GPS, GoogleEarth, Survey123 or FieldMaps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Remove invasive and native nuisance plants within the Sanctuary using various equipment.
• Serve on the prescribed fire team, assisting with preparation, ignition, and post-fire tasks.
• Keep accurate records of land stewardship activities and chemical inventories.
• Assist with invasive animal monitoring and related field tasks.
• Train and supervise volunteers, maintain safety and communication with staff.

Skills

GPS & maps

Field safety

Volunteer supervision

Record-keeping

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational training

Tools

GPS handheld

Google Earth

Survey123

FieldMaps

Job description

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Land Stewardship Technician for Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Naples, FL). The role supports conservation by implementing a science-based land plan, removing invasive species, and coordinating with staff and volunteers in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1+ year field experience, GPS/geo tools, and a valid driver’s license. CPR/First Aid and wildfire training are expected after hire.