Field crew member – Wildlife and Botany – Tongass National Forest: Alaska

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Agency

Student Conservation Association

Location

southeast Alaska

Job Category

Internships

Salary

$280 - weekly living allowance plus travel, housing, gear allowance. AmeriCorps Eligible.

Start Date

05/23/2022

Last Date to Apply

08/26/2022

Website

https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/twygs-wildlife-and-botany-field-research-crew-placements/po-00732198

Description

Crewmembers will work with the crew lead to collect field data for a research study investigating the effects of forest management on forest production and wildlife habitat. Study sites are located across southeast Alaska on the Tongass National Forest. Measurements will encompass site conditions, overstory tree characteristics, and understory vascular plant cover. Crewmembers must be prepared for physically demanding work in a remote setting with cool wet weather. Field sites require off-trail travel in steep terrain, dense vegetation, and slash. All crewmembers will ensure the quality, efficiency, and safety of the work done by the team with logistical oversight provided. Crews will be housed at US Forest Service bunkhouses and may need to camp at some work sites. Crewmembers can stay at FS bunkhouses on their days off. This position will include 90% field and 10% office work.

Qualifications

Degree or experience in biology, natural resources, ecology, wildlife, forestry, or similar. Experience in Resource Management, Camping, Data Entry, Field Research, GPS, Plant Identification.

Contact Person

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