Seasonal Wildlife Technician: Bat Research and Field Data

Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc.; Paint Lick (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site room and board

Paid training

Job summary

Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc. is hiring Seasonal Wildlife Technicians to support field data collection, research tasks, and equipment maintenance focused on studies of endangered bat species.

Positions are seasonal/temporary, non-exempt, hourly with overtime eligibility. Travel up to 80–95% is expected. On-the-job paid training is provided; lodging and meals may be available; start in Sept 2026 and end late Nov/early Dec 2026.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of scientific principles.
• Assist with collection of data and basic data entry.
• Assist Scientists with the maintenance and care of field data, specimens, and samples.
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance and testing.
• Assist with transporting equipment to job sites including setting up and breaking down equipment.
• Learn and adhere to the corporate safety program and expectations.
• Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working in the field. Assist with ensuring all proper PPE and field gear is available for projects.
• Prepared to be away for up to two weeks at a time including over holidays as needed.
• Comfortable with working primarily at night in potentially adverse conditions and remote areas.
• Willing to work with a variety of personality types and people.
• Adapt easily to rapid changes in scheduling due to field work, project, and business needs.
• Willing to take direction and receive constructive criticism from team members and supervisor.
• Excellent communication skills including auditory, verbal, and written.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting data and basic data entry in the field.
• Support Scientists with field data management and sample handling.
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance and testing.
• Help transport equipment to project sites and assist with setup/breakdown.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE as required.
• Be prepared for overnight travel and extended field assignments.
• Coordinate with team on evolving schedules and task updates.

Skills

Field data collection

Data entry

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in a related field

One year experience in field work

Job description

Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc. is hiring Seasonal Wildlife Technicians to support field data collection, research tasks, and equipment maintenance focused on studies of endangered bat species.

Positions are seasonal/temporary, non-exempt, hourly with overtime eligibility. Travel up to 80–95% is expected. On-the-job paid training is provided; lodging and meals may be available; start in Sept 2026 and end late Nov/early Dec 2026.