Hi ECOLOG,
Do you live on the Big Island and are you looking for a summer volunteer opportunity? Or are you a mainlander looking to visit Hawaii and participate in some forest conservation field work while you're at it? I am searching for a volunteer field assistant for the upcoming summer season. I study plant community ecology on the Big Island and I need someone to help with data collection for ~2 months this summer. See below for full job description! Duration: June 15-August 15 (or for any period within these dates!). I anticipate ~10-hour field days during the week, and plenty of free time on weekends. Description: Forest vegetation surveys using both plot and transect methods. Position will require hiking long distances on and off-trail while carrying field gear, operating a 4WD vehicle, maintaining good relationships with local landowners and state/federal agencies, identifying plant species, collecting soil samples, and potentially some lab work. You'll also have the opportunity to attend the Hawaii Ecosystems Conference in early July at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. This is a great event for learning about the research taking place in Hawaii and networking for future opportunities. Good qualities to have as an applicant: Problem-solving skills, positive attitude, floral identification and dichotomous key experience (and a willingness to learn a new flora), good communication skills, data entry and management experience, hand-held GPS as well as map and compass navigation experience, willingness and ability to hike and work in all conditions, including cold, wet, windy (yes, even in Hawaii). Funding: If you are traveling from the mainland, I can provide lodging and transportation (shared) once you get to the island (cannot cover flight costs!). If you live on the Big Island, I can reimburse the cost of travel to and from the study site in Kohala or potentially provide transportation and lodging if needed. Please send me (aschoma...@wisc.edu) a 1-page resume and contact information for 2 references if you are interested! Looking to fill this position as soon as possible! Best, Lisa Schomaker --- A. Lisa Schomaker University of Wisconsin - Department of Botany 334 Birge Hall 430 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706
