Job Description:

• Conduct field work consisting of data collection on post-fire tree regeneration and soils, maintenance of experimental sites, and application of experimental soil treatments at sites
• Participate in pre- and post-hitch activities, including hitch planning, data entry, data QA/QC, and cleaning and maintenance of trucks and gear
• Drive and navigate to remote sites in a 4WD vehicle
• Camp for up to four nights at a time, either at established campgrounds or dispersed camping in areas without amenities.
• Hike on rough, uneven terrain (up to 6 miles a day) in variable weather conditions, carrying sampling gear weighing up to 40 lbs
• Crew Lead is responsible for making safety decisions in the field and ensuring high-quality data collection

Qualifications and Skills:

• B.S. or working toward a degree in a natural science field
• Field experience, including the ability to work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time, including heat and rains, with the possibility of encountering hazardous wildlife
• Experience and willingness to spend multiple days (up to 4 nights at a time) car-camping in remote areas; familiarity or willingness to learn and adhere to best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles
• Be physically capable of standing and walking (up to 6 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending and crouching for long periods of time, and lifting/carrying items in variable weather conditions
• Must love the outdoors and be passionate about learning about the boreal forest
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and adapt to changing conditions
• Quality data collection skills and attention to detail
• Valid US driver's license
• Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Crew Lead should have experience managing field crews or several seasons of conducting field work

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, at minimum, with degree in ecology, botany, soil science, fire ecology, plant ecology, natural resource management, or a related field
• Current or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder certificates. Strong preference will be given to a Crew Lead with WFA/WFR certificates.
• Experience using scientific field instruments (soil moisture probes, data loggers, meteorological stations)
• Experience in simple building/construction (using hand tools)

Compensation and Benefits:

• $23-25/hour for Crew Lead and $20-22/hour for Technicians
• Opportunities to network with PIs, postdocs, and graduate students
• Experience with highly sought-after skills in fire ecology, forestry, and vegetation monitoring