Habitat Technician: Prairie Restoration & Seed Collection

National Audubon Society, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Habitat Technician position at the National Audubon Society supports grassland and wetland conservation work in South Dakota, including hands-on habitat restoration, native seed collection and processing, invasive-species management, and field surveys focused on birds, wildlife, and people.

Under the Working Lands Program Manager and in partnership with Audubon staff, USFWS and others, you’ll help restore native plant communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in biology, botany, ecology, or environmental science.
• Experience in plant science, restoration ecology, or conservation biology is beneficial.
• Ability to identify native and invasive species using field guides.
• Willingness to travel and lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Identify native prairie plants and manage invasive species.
• Collect seeds to support habitat restoration projects.
• Operate seed harvesting equipment safely.
• Conduct habitat and wildlife surveys.
• Assist with USFWS easement evaluations and compliance checks.
• Educate volunteers about native prairie ecosystems.

Skills

Fieldwork

GPS navigation

Data collection

Plant identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Seed processing equipment

Job description

The Habitat Technician position at the National Audubon Society supports grassland and wetland conservation work in South Dakota, including hands-on habitat restoration, native seed collection and processing, invasive-species management, and field surveys focused on birds, wildlife, and people.

Under the Working Lands Program Manager and in partnership with Audubon staff, USFWS and others, you’ll help restore native plant communities.