Seasonal Field Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Location: Trabucco Canyon, CA
Full time
Requisition ID: JR860

About Audubon
The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
Position Summary
The field assistants, as part of the upland field crew, implement the innovative Starr Ranch invasive species control and coastal sage scrub and native grassland restoration project This is a research-based project to control Cynara cardunculus (artichoke thistle) and other invasive species without chemicals and restore to rare native habitat. This role will work as part of a five person field crew who perform mechanical and physical removal of artichoke thistle and other invasive species, collect and plant native seeds and other propagules, and monitor their work. Field assistants live on site in an historic lodge like building.

This is an on–site position located in Trabuco Canyon with housing in the “main house” in private rooms for the duration of employment.

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Responsible for mechanical and physical removal of artichoke thistle and all aspects of invasive species control and restoration including non-chemical control of other invasive species

Responsible for restoration activities including soil preparation, native seed collection and planting

Responsible for experimental tests of weed removal and restoration techniques, and quantitative monitoring.

Qualifications and Experience

College graduates with ecological, biological, or conservation background who seek invasive plant species control, restoration and monitoring experience.

Be enthusiastic about outdoor physical work (i.e. invasive plant control).

EEO Statement

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