Sanctuary Assistant, Land Management
About The Position
The candidate for the seasonal position will support day-to-day duties of the Sr. Land Management Coordinator at Gillmor Sanctuary July 15th 2026 through January 14th 2027. This is a 40 hour per week full-time seasonal position that supports ongoing restoration and upland / wetland management. Gillmor Sanctuary is a large tract of saline wetlands and uplands located on the south shore of Great Salt Lake, owned and managed by National Audubon Society. It hosts numerous birds and other wildlife known to inhabit fringing areas of Great Salt Lake. Join us in managing this unique landscape to support its native flora and fauna and learn about birds and the things they need to survive. The successful candidate will help implement management actions related to invasive weed control and mapping, water infrastructure maintenance, vegetation and avian surveys, data entry and database management, have a keen interest in and knowledge of shorebirds, wading birds and other water birds, wetland habitat, wetland and grassland restoration, and conservation efforts to support native flora and fauna at the sanctuary.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, botany, natural resources or 2 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Willingness to learn about and conduct land and/or wetland management tasks.
- Willingness to learn about and perform herbicide application.
- Familiarity with invasive weed species that threaten wetlands of Great Salt Lake.
- Familiarity with identification of common birds found in the Salt Lake Valley.
- Familiarity and experience with driving trucks on dirt roads, operating and maintaining heavy tools, operating an ATV / side by side.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs with or without assistance.
- Ability to work safely outdoors for most of the day in excessive heat.
- Ability to work safely with heavy tools and other equipment around other people.
- Tolerance of challenging working conditions (freezing temperatures, wet conditions, sun exposure, abundant biting insects, mud, and water, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to follow directions closely.
- Ability to work outdoors independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft suite programs (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Nice To Haves
- GIS familiarity is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in mapping extent of invasive plant outbreaks on the sanctuary.
- Treatment of invasive vegetation through hand pulling, biocontrol, mowing, and herbicide using sprayers, brushes, etc. (after certification).
- Mow stands of phragmites using a brush-cutter.
- Clear debris from canals and water control structures.
- Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance.
- Excellent communications skills with Audubon staff and various contractors.
- Assist with restoration project tasks such as seeding, seed collection, planting, vegetation removal, earth work, irrigation.
- Assist with ongoing and/or new ecological research efforts at the sanctuary (data collection and use of scientific instruments).
- Assist in various avian monitoring efforts (water bird surveys)
- Help with data management, data entry, and quality control.
- Assist with outreach events such as tabling, volunteer workdays, community science projects, etc.
- Communicate and coordinate with volunteers during events at the sanctuary.
- Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
