Individual Placement- Restoration Management at Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve
About The Position
The applicant will be working to assist staff of the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve with diverse projects related to estuarine and upland stewardship and conservation on and around Sapelo Island. Main projects include habitat restoration and management focused on salt marsh and maritime forest locations, assisting in the small restoration greenhouse, collecting visitor usage and impact data, and maintaining a native demonstration garden and two interpretive trails. Occasional projects will include environmental monitoring conducted around the island, both in the upland and on a small boat in the estuary. This position’s responsibilities will primarily be in outside and field environments, with occasional in-office work.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent coursework in environmental science, wildlife, forestry, oceanography, natural resources management, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Ability to work outside in coastal Georgia climatic conditions in all seasons
- Ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance
- Ability to operate vehicles (licensed)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams
- Ability to take a passenger ferry to and from work every day
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife or marine biology, environmental science, forestry, oceanography, or a related natural resources field
- Experience performing scientific field work in forested upland or estuarine environments similar to those found in the coastal Southeastern U.S
- Experience on small boats
- Experience with handheld GPS units and GIS software
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining vegetation restoration sites in salt marsh and maritime forest locations
- Maintenance on two interpretive trails and in a maritime forest restoration site and a native plant demonstration garden Assist with monitoring fish habitat through monthly boat trawls and water quality stations
- Assisting with plant propagation and care in the Reserve’s restoration greenhouse
- Collecting Visitor Usage Data around the island
Benefits
- $480 per week Living Allowance
- Health Insurance
- $1,100 Round Trip Travel Allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
