Part-Time Field Technician

Multiplier • Logan, UT

64d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working Lands Conservation is a research-based non-profit in Logan, UT, focused on improving land management through science and collaborative partnerships. They aim to create a resilient future for the western U.S. by working with producers, agencies, and researchers. The team consists of field ecologists and communicators who value both data collection and relationship building. This is a temporary, part-time position for the summer and fall, involving significant time in the field collecting data on plants, water, and soils in sagebrush ecosystems. There is a possibility for extension based on performance and funding.

Requirements

• Experience collecting data on plants, water quality, and soils in sagebrush ecosystems
• Experience as a field-based research technician collecting rangeland vegetation, water, and soil data
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience living / working in a remote location
• Ability to spend long days in extreme conditions including cold, hot, and buggy environments
• Ability to carry 20 pounds over uneven terrain
• Valid driver’s license
• Enthusiastic and hard-working
• Detail oriented, able to work in pairs, and able to problem solve

Nice To Haves

• Scientist at any point in career who loves field-based research
• Interested in western rangeland ecosystems
• Values diverse points of view regarding their management
• Believes that coupling relationship-building with smart ecological data collection can inspire innovative stewardship
• Looking for a position to use gained experience as a field technician
• Expects to spend a majority of time in the field collecting data
• Organized, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and take each to completion
• Excited about joining a small, dynamic team of scientists and communicators who are mission-driven and outcome-focused
• Believes that blending academic-grade experimental design with kitchen-table relationship building roots projects in community, and leads to adaptive management with lasting impacts
• Nimble, flexible, not deterred when plans change, and can draw on problem-solving skills to move projects forward
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills
• Dedicated to contributing and fostering a workplace centered on teamwork, a commitment to excellence, and mutual respect
• Person of integrity, humor, enthusiasm, and optimism

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of WLC staff scientists to accomplish seasonal field work focused on plants, water, soils, and wildlife in rangeland uplands and riparian areas
• Travel for fieldwork
• Plant identification and monitoring
• Soil sampling
• Other duties that are reasonable and consistent with this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed