The Research Assistant works closely with other staff to research and gather conservation planning data.
The Research Assistant – Northeast Minnesota will assist in measuring forest vegetation and site conditions in northeastern and northcentral Minnesota. Work will focus on collecting baseline and post-treatment forest vegetation data on recently planted and managed sites, monitoring forest restoration treatments, and other projects as directed. The RA-NEMN will work with other Conservancy staff in the Northeastern Minnesota Program; will be supervised by the Forest Ecologist but will supervise no staff. This is a full-time short term position from September 17, 2018 to November 9, 2018
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Perform fieldwork.
- Compiles data, resolves disparities and modifies processes to generate plans.
- May work with a small group of staff, interns or volunteers on a project basis.
- Will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Experience with GIS software and data to create maps.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated
- Field Experience in vegetation sampling and plant identification
- Ability to navigate in forested lands with GPS, compass, maps and aerial photography.
- Experience utilizing ARCGIS software and data
- Experience managing databases and producing reports.
- Ability to work in rugged terrain under adverse conditions.
Salary - $12.50 to $15.50 per hour depending on experience