The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is a nonprofit organization located on the Upper Texas Coast that has worked for over 39 years to preserve and enhance one of the world’s most productive estuaries—Galveston Bay—as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. We have diverse programs in land preservation, habitat restoration, water quality and quantity, youth education, and advocacy. To learn more about the Galveston Bay Foundation, please visit www.galvbay.org or find us on social media.

Position title:                        Field Technician

No. positions:                       Two (2)

Classification:                       Full-time, temporary

Term of employment:           560 hours (~September – December 2026)

Pay rate:                                $17.00 per hour

Reports to:                            Conservation Stewardship Manager

Position Summary: The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is hiring two temporary, full-time Field Technicians to support habitat management and restoration on conserved lands throughout the Galveston Bay watershed. This role offers hands-on experience with conservation and restoration work across nearly 22,000 acres of protected land. Technicians will receive training, supervision, and feedback throughout the approximately 14-week term, with a focus on habitat restoration and native plant nursery management.

Specific Duties

Assist with land conservation and habitat restoration activities in coastal prairie, mixed hardwood forest, and freshwater wetland habitats, including:

• Support Land Conservation and Habitat Restoration: Assist with hands-on management activities across coastal prairie, mixed hardwood forest, and freshwater wetland habitats.
• Maintain Properties and Trails: Remove invasive species using mechanical methods and targeted herbicide applications; assist with brush clearing, fence and gate repairs, trail maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation upkeep.
• Support Nursery Operations: Collect native plant material for propagation and assist with daily operations in prairie and wetland plant nurseries.
• Assist with Prescribed Fire: Serve as a crew member during prescribed burns that support habitat management and ecosystem health.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently
• Prior experience with outdoor field work
• Ability to work well with partners, staff, and community volunteers
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with limited supervision
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Special Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience pulling trailers and operating four-wheel-drive vehicles preferred
• Ability to work outdoors for up to eight hours in coastal conditions, including dense vegetation, biting insects, inclement weather, and typical Texas summer/fall heat
• Experience operating small equipment, such as loppers, weed eaters, and other land management tools, preferred
• Valid driver’s license required