Field Wildlife & Habitat Assistant

scacareers; Kansas; On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

scacareers is seeking a motivated individual to assist the Fort Natural Resources Specialist at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The role supports environmental education programs, invasive species control, habitat management, data input, and equipment maintenance.

Fort Leavenworth provides hands-on work with citizen science projects and field tasks, with a 40-hour week from late August 2026 to late August 2027. Health insurance, living and relocation allowances are offered to eligible personnel.

Qualifications

• A willingness to learn
• Ability to follow directions
• Some mechanical aptitude or hands-on problem-solving skills are helpful
• Biological sciences interest welcomed

Responsibilities

• Cutting and treating bush honeysuckle
• Input data into citizen science projects (Journey North, Monarch Watch, eBird, Avian Knowledge Network, INaturalist)
• Trail maintenance and habitat-related tasks
• Set and check live traps and related field equipment
• Maintain tools and equipment

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow directions

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

scacareers is seeking a motivated individual to assist the Fort Natural Resources Specialist at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The role supports environmental education programs, invasive species control, habitat management, data input, and equipment maintenance.

Fort Leavenworth provides hands-on work with citizen science projects and field tasks, with a 40-hour week from late August 2026 to late August 2027. Health insurance, living and relocation allowances are offered to eligible personnel.