Endangered Turtle Field Technician - Part time/Temporary

Saint Louis Zoo•Saint Louis, MO

39d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Saint Louis Zoo is hiring two technicians to work alongside staff from the Zoo and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) on field work surveying for endangered turtle species in Clark County, Missouri.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and enthusiasm
Ability to work independently when necessary
Comfortable collaborating with multiple institutions and stakeholders (e.g., Saint Louis Zoo, MDC)
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Comfortable operating 4-wheel-drive vehicles
All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test. As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana
Proficient using Outlook, Excel, and experience maintaining records and preparing reports is necessary
Physically capable of walking several miles a day
Ability to work in harsh field conditions, including heat, humidity, and water
Follow directions and adhere to established safety guidelines and protocols for handling threatened species
Stay overnight in provided lodging near the field sites during the work week
Work up to 40 hours per week

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, or a related field is preferred, though students actively pursuing a degree are encouraged to apply
Experience with turtle trapping and trap monitoring is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with field surveys
Data collection
Data processing under the supervision of the Zoo’s Zoological Manager of Herpetology and guidance from the MDC
Maintain accurate records, including timecards, emails, field notes, data, and expenses
Work primarily in northern Missouri (Clark County), occasionally at the Zoo for training and administrative tasks
Drive field vehicles between the Zoo and field sites at the start and end of each work week