Remote Habitat Technician - Prairie Restoration

Audubon; South Dakota; Teletrabalho; USD 32 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Audubon South Dakota is seeking a Habitat Technician to support grassland and wetland conservation near Columbia, SD, performing seed collection, habitat restoration, and invasive species control. You will work with Audubon staff and partners, operating seed harvesting equipment and documenting field data.

The role requires outdoor work in varied conditions, strong attention to safety, and collaboration with volunteers and partner organizations. Training and support are provided.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Field experience in restoration ecology, habitat management, or conservation biology is beneficial.
• Experience identifying native and invasive plant species and using field guides.

Responsabilidades

• Identify native prairie plants and invasive species and control them through various means.
• Collect seeds from native prairie plants to support habitat restoration projects.
• Complete habitat and wildlife surveys and record management data.

Conhecimentos

Fieldwork experience

Seed collection

GPS navigation

Restoration ecology

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in biology/ecology/related field

Ferramentas

ArcGIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Audubon South Dakota is seeking a Habitat Technician to support grassland and wetland conservation near Columbia, SD, performing seed collection, habitat restoration, and invasive species control. You will work with Audubon staff and partners, operating seed harvesting equipment and documenting field data.

The role requires outdoor work in varied conditions, strong attention to safety, and collaboration with volunteers and partner organizations. Training and support are provided.