Individual Placement - Habitat and Stewardship Technician

Student Conservation Association•Galveston, TX

16d

About The Position

Artist Boat seeks an enthusiastic Habitat and Stewardship Technician (HST) Intern to join our team to learn to implement and deliver improved habitat quality for wildlife and plant communities. The HST Interns assist with the Integrated Pest Management Plan through removal of invasive species on the Coastal Heritage Preserve using targeted mechanical methods, application of herbicides and other repetitive land management tasks. Other duties include upkeep of the greenhouse and native plant nursery, propagation of native prairie plants and assisting with maintenance and replacement of fencing. This is a field position that requires accurate data collection and follows a prairie and wetland restoration plan. The HST Intern assists with community engagement through preserve open work days, Habitat Restoration Adventures, Sea Citizen Trainings and Public Bucket Brigade beach tours. These community engagement activities help to inform and transform the public through stewardship of the land.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must pass background check and be fingerprinted annually
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Reliable transportation
Lifting heavy objects (up to 60 lbs)

Nice To Haves

Work in variable weather and temperature conditions, remote locations, difficult and hazardous terrain and physically demanding circumstances
Ability to maintain OSHA safety standards at all times for each task and tool
A safety conscious attitude

Responsibilities

assist with the Integrated Pest Management Plan through removal of invasive species using targeted mechanical methods, application of herbicides and other repetitive land management tasks
upkeep of the greenhouse and native plant nursery
propagation of native prairie plants
assisting with maintenance and replacement of fencing
accurate data collection