Conservation Program Technician
About The Position
The Conservation Program Technician will primarily conduct habitat management activities at Iain Nicolson Audubon Rowe Sanctuary and assist with spring crane tourism operations, including sandhill crane viewing experiences along the Platte River. The role offers experience with habitat management in prairies, riparian forest and woodlands, and large river systems. Techniques include prescribed fire, native seed collection and processing, trail maintenance, and invasive plant control. The technician will also gain experience with bird and plant surveys, ArcGIS applications, and data management, with training opportunities in habitat management for prairies and large river ecosystems. The position is on-site and requires the employee to live at Rowe Sanctuary in housing provided by Audubon as a condition of employment. It is a six-month assignment, February 25 to August 27, at 40 hours per week. The role involves occasional irregular hours and strenuous outdoor work, including work in freezing temperatures and hot, humid weather. Compensation is $21.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Current valid driver's license to operate Audubon vehicles and ability to provide one's own transportation.
- Positive, team-focused attitude and ability to professionally represent Audubon Great Plains and the network.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, follow colleagues' instructions, and work with little supervision and at irregular hours.
- Ability to work outdoors in strenuous conditions, including freezing temperatures and hot, humid weather.
- Ability to operate, or willingness to learn to use, equipment safely and efficiently, such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, tractors, and ATVs.
- Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Nice To Haves
- Some education in science-related fields and/or experience with land management techniques is preferred.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, the flora and fauna of the Great Plains region.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with habitat management, including prescribed fire operations, large-animal grazing, equipment maintenance, and invasive and woody plant control, including chainsaw use and chemical application.
- Help with visitor center operations and occasional public outreach and education programs.
- Operate heavy machinery, including UTVs, ATVs, zero-turn lawn mowers, tractors, and trucks, for land management activities.
- Work cooperatively with volunteers on habitat work.
- Assist with bird and vegetation surveys through fieldwork and data entry.
- Use ArcGIS and Field Maps to track land management activities and record survey data.
- Assist with building and vehicle maintenance and repair, landscaping, trail maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
- Communicate the importance of habitat work through writing and photography for social media posts, newsletters, and other materials.
- Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
Benefits
- Housing provided by Audubon at Rowe Sanctuary as a condition of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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