Natural Resources Field Technician: Conservation & Data

Naples Botanical Garden, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with matching

Short-Long Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

Garden Perks

Job summary

Naples Botanical Garden, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resources Associate to join the Garden's Natural Resources team.

Under the Natural Resources Manager, you will support management of on-site natural and created ecosystems through direct field work. You will perform landscaping, trail maintenance, herbicide application, invasive species control, and prescribed fire activities while engaging volunteers and visiting scientists.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in natural resources or related field preferred.
• Willingness to obtain certifications/licenses: Florida Pesticide Applicator, Basic Wildland Firefighter, Wilderness First Aid, Certified Interpretive Guide.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Garden's natural areas, stormwater gardens, urban forests, and off-site conservation areas.
• Perform landscaping tasks, trail maintenance, herbicide application, invasive species management, and prescribed fire activities.
• Provide training, interpretation, and outreach on plant conservation and resource management to staff and visitors.
• Collect and manage environmental data to support science-based resource management.

Skills

Natural resources experience

Fieldwork

Data collection

Verbal and written communication

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Naples Botanical Garden, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resources Associate to join the Garden's Natural Resources team.

Under the Natural Resources Manager, you will support management of on-site natural and created ecosystems through direct field work. You will perform landscaping, trail maintenance, herbicide application, invasive species control, and prescribed fire activities while engaging volunteers and visiting scientists.