The Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY is seeking applicants for our seasonal Ecological Field Technician. This hourly, grant-funded position runs for approximately 34-36 weeks, February-October 2025, for a maximum of 1360 hours. Compensation is $21/hour, with available on-site housing. For further details and application instructions, click here: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/who-we-are/jobs-fellowships-and-internships/. Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Please contact resea...@mohonkpreserve.org<mailto:resea...@mohonkpreserve.org> with any questions regarding the position.
Essential Functions: * Peregrine falcon monitoring including using a spotting scope to document behavior and location along cliff lines. * Assist with forestry activities including but not limited to: tree marking, planting, and mechanical removal of invasive species or competing vegetation. * Vernal pool monitoring including surveying for species occupancy and reproductive success as well as assessing water quality. * Forest vegetation, soil, microclimate surveys (including species identification and data collection plant heights/percent cover, tree dbh, canopy cover, deer-browse presence, and habitat quality) using transects, quadrats, soil probes, and other forestry equipment. * Recording phenology observations on various flora & fauna species throughout the Preserve. * Record, manage, enter, and perform quality checks on scientific data. * Assist with analysis of forest inventory and ecological data using statistical and GIS software. * Invasive species surveys/mapping. * Assist Community Science Coordinator with Invasive Species Program administration. * Assist with Intern mentorship which includes field work and data management oversight. * Perform other related duties to support department and Preserve as assigned by the Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research. Application deadline is Thursday, February 6th, 2025. Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Please contact resea...@mohonkpreserve.org<mailto:resea...@mohonkpreserve.org> with any questions regarding the position. Megan Napoli She/her/hers Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research Mohonk Preserve P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561 (845) 255-0919, ext. 1270 www.mohonkpreserve.org<http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/> Find us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mohonk-Preserve/108200489163> [Combined2] Mohonk Preserve ... setting the standard for land stewardship in New York's Hudson Valley region. The generosity of our supporters and volunteers ensures that the Shawangunk Ridge will be protected and enjoyed forever. [cid:image002.gif@01D9B5A9.7682E2D0] To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
