Job Dates:            full-time position                                                                   

Announcement:       Posted April 16, 2026

Job Description:
The ecology assistant position supports, and is supervised by, the land bank ecologist and the land bank livestock manager by performing environmental surveys and participating in the restoration grazing program on some 4000 acres of Martha’s Vineyard conservation land.  In addition, the assistant supervises the field activities of a number of seasonal ecology interns and is responsible for synthesizing, analyzing and mapping data — on both site and community levels — gathered by them. A formal job description for the position is located on the land bank web site at https://www.mvlandbank.com/notices/employment-opportunities. 

Skills needed:
We are looking for the applicant that is most suited for the position and will consider qualifications supplemental to those described in the job description posted on the land bank website. Candidates who enjoy the out-of-doors, have a strong work ethic and positive attitude and are organized and reliable are well suited for this position.   Successful applicants must possess:

• B.S. or greater in wildlife biology/management, botany, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field;
• strong foundation in basic field skills related to avian and vegetation surveys;
• prior coursework or equivalent field experience in identifying birds by sight and sound, using a dichotomous key to identify plants, entomology, scientific writing, ArcPro and RStudio;
• effective communication and leadership skills using sound judgment in field-based work;
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team in physically demanding settings and field conditions;
• strong written and verbal communication skills;
• and have own vehicle transportation. 

Additional skills in small livestock husbandry, use of electro-netting and restoration grazing techniques are desirable, but not required.

The position is based on a (40) hour workweek with an hour paid lunch. Remuneration will be set according to experience.