[job] McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) Position

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MOSS is seeking highly motivated, creative individuals to apply for a new Assistant Research Professor position of Science Communication.  The position will be housed at the award winning McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), located at the UI McCall Field Campus on the shores of beautiful Payette Lake. The position includes 60% teaching and advising, 25% scholarship, 10% outreach, and 5% service within the MOSS Graduate Residency program. 

Required: Ph.D. in natural resources/environmental sciences, environmental education, science communication, or closely related field by the time of appointment, and significant interest, knowledge, and experience with environmental education and science communication. 

For more information, contact Lee Vierling at leev@uidaho.edu

[Job] Work Study Position

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DEOHS Continuing Education is looking for an office assistant for the Summer and on going Academic Year! 

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[Job] ESS Communications Coordinator

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Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability is looking for a Sustainability Communications Coordinator!
This person will primarily manage the website and social media channels. 
Job #: 106585
Title: Communications Coordinator
Job Closes: April 14
Projected Start Date: May 19
Job Posting Link: 

[Job] Pollinator Pathway is Hiring!

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The Pollinator Pathway seeks a friendly and responsible person for its Gardener + Volunteer Coordinator position. The position will be split between two primary tasks: organizing and overseeing our volunteer program (through outreach, coordination and planned weeding dates) and independently caring for the project (overseeing the gardens, preparing soils and planting areas, weeding beds between planting and maintenance events, communicating with homeowners about their individual gardens, and monitoring the health of the gardens overall) for the duration of the position.

We seek someone interested in creative urban space reuse with extensive experience and comfort working with volunteers and the public. The ideal candidate will possess advanced gardening skills and a working knowledge of native plants and pollinators. Must have own vehicle.

Please send a resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest by April 4 to: info@pollinatorpathway.com

[research]: Field Technician, Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Laboratory

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Field Technicians in Freshwater Fish Ecology – University of Washington

We are looking for two field technicians to join the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Laboratory (Dr. Julian Olden, University of Washington) to assist with a series of field projects in Washington and Oregon. Projects include the investigation of the reproductive ecology and distribution of invasive smallmouth bass in the John Day River, Oregon, and animal (fish, crayfish, snail) and plant community surveys in the Chehalis River and lakes of the Puget Sound Lowlands, Washington.

Description: Technicians will assist with extensive snorkel surveys (40+ miles of river) and the active trapping and netting of fishes in various field locations in Washington and Oregon. Other tasks will include collecting, measuring and tagging fish, collecting and measuring eggs, gathering habitat data, taking water samples and data entry. Field sites are remote (little to no cell service) and teams will be tent camping for extended periods. In general, applicants should be prepared for long working days and weeks, variable weather conditions, incredible scenery and a lot of fun.

Dates: Project dates of employment are from beginning June through mid-September, 2014.

Salary: $520/week. Field and camping equipment, food and transportation to field sites is provided.

Qualifications: Willingness and ability to work remotely in both pristine and urban aquatic systems and spend extended periods of time camping. Required attributes include: valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50lbs, ability to swim/snorkel for extended periods, and outdoor/camping experience. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in fish ecology. Patience with changing plans and ability to work well both independently and on a team are preferred.

To apply: send a cover letter (including dates of availability and experience), a current resume, and names and contact information for two references to esuther@uw.edu.

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2014

For more information contact:

Erika Sutherland

M.S. student, University of Washington

esuther@uw.edu
http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/

[Job] Outdoor Education Instructor

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POSITION:  Outdoor Education Instructor at Camp Killoqua, near Seattle, WA

SEASON:  Late March 2014 to June 14, 2014

DESCRIPTION:

Come work and play at camp during the school year! Camp Killoqua, a non-profit residential Outdoor Education program in beautiful Stanwood Washington, is looking for creative, enthusiastic Instructors for our spring season. Our program has all the fun you expect from a summer camp, with lots fun games and singing, as well as a more structured classroom style learning aspect.Staff typically work 5 days per week with most weekends off.

REQUIREMENTS:  Degree, or 2 years college and related experience. Experience working with children in the out of doors, ability to be a positive role model to participants, positive and flexible attitude and strong work ethic. Current CPR and First Aid certifications required. Washington State Food  Workers Card required. Experience/certification belaying, or small craft safety is a plus.

APPLY SOON POSITIONS LIMITIED: For more info or to apply please visit our website http://campfiresnoco.org/campjobs.htm .For Questions about the positions, please contact: Cassie Anderson, Camp Killoqua Outdoor Education Director at canderson@campfiresnoco.org or 360-652-6250.

CLOSING DATE: March 20, 2014.

[job] Fisheries Bioaide

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Fisheries Bioaide

Location: Salmon, Idaho

Closes: 03/17/2014

Duties and Responsibilities: 4 positions are available on a summer field crew conducting fish (snorkeling) and habitat surveys to determine the abundance and distribution of salmonids in backcountry, high-gradient streams in the Salmon River drainage. The work schedule will vary, but will generally consist of 10 hour days, with 8 days on and 6 days off, or 4 days on and 3 days off. Applicants must be flexible on their schedule.  All food, equipment and camping gear (except for sleeping bag) are supplied by IDFG during work shift. Snorkeling crew is required to camp out in remote backcountry areas during their shift and snorkel in cold water up to 8 hours and work in adverse weather. Housing will not be provided during days off.

Other duties may include: juvenile screw trap operation, PIT tagging fish, seining, gillnetting, electrofishing, spawning ground surveys for Chinook salmon, data entry, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in fisheries or other biological major or having previous fisheries work experience preferred.  Individuals with experience in the above fisheries techniques will be given preference.  Incumbent must be in great physical shape and able to hike 5-12 miles over rough and rugged terrain and carry a backpack up to 50-60 pounds.  Proficient in Microsoft Applications and experience with using topographical maps/software and GPS is a plus.  Successful applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

To Apply: 

Send IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (link at bottom of page), cover letter, resume, and three references to:


Jordan Messner

Regional Fisheries Biologist

Idaho Department of Fish and Game


jordan.messner@idfg.idaho.gov

Date(s) needed: June through August

Salary: 9.50/hr

Comments: EEO/Veterans Preference. If a qualified applicant(s) is found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.

 

UW DEOHS Green Labs Project Assistant

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The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) Green Labs Project is seeking a project assistant to join its team.  This one-year project is funded by the University of Washington Green Seed Fund.  The goals of this project are to conduct a sustainability assessment of DEOHS laboratories using the UW Green Labs certification application and other tools, identify areas where improvements can be made, and quantitatively evaluate green practices that will be pilot-tested during the one-year project period. 

The job duties will include the following:

  • Conduct review of scientific literature, government documents, reports, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other sources of information on laboratory chemicals, energy consumption, waste stream analysis, sustainability, and green laboratory practices.
  • Participate in data collection activities including monitoring laboratory equipment using energy meters, sorting trash for waste stream audits, and searching online for information on chemical hazards, laboratory equipment, and other relevant topics.  
  • Enter and organize data on chemicals, energy consumption, laboratory supplies, and waste streams to be used for data analysis.
  • Assist with preparing reports, presentations, webinars, and other materials. 
  • Participate in meetings with departmental faculty, staff, and students as requested.

 Qualifications:

We are seeking an undergraduate student who has a keen interest in sustainability and would like to use this position as an opportunity to fulfill an internship, capstone project, or other academic requirement.  The project assistant will be encouraged to pursue areas of interest within the scope of the project.  Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for the position.  Experience searching databases, such as Web of Science, for research articles is desirable as well as knowledge of chemicals and/or environmental health issues. 

Start date: April 1, 2014

Hours: 10 hours/week

Payment: $12-15/hour

The position will start on April 1, 2014 and run through Spring Quarter 2014, with opportunities to work through the summer and Fall Quarter 2014.  Hours will increase to 20 hours/week in the summer and decrease to 10 hours/week during Fall Quarter 2014.  

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to jkrenz@uw.edu.  The application deadline is Monday, March 24, 2014.  

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For college-level summer camp interns who want to create inspiring outdoor learning experience for children 4-12 while working in a beautiful natural setting. 

Application deadline: March 31, 2014 (or until positions are filled)

More information and application materials, visit islandwood.org/brightwatercamps or email derekj@islandwood.org

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Job Title: Field Technicians/Botanists (2 positions)

Location: Morgantown, WV

Time Period: Mid-May to the end of August 2014

Duties:  The selected persons will assist with three studies.  The first study is a large greenhouse, common garden, and growth chamber competition study involving Ailanthus altissima and two native species.  The second study involves vegetative sampling of two sites in northern PA.  The purpose of the latter study is to test the effects of leaving residual trees after a harvest on understory vegetation.  Finally, the selected persons may take part in establishing new study plots within the Potomac Highland Cooperative Weed Management Area in WV.

While botanical and taxonomic skills are not required, a strong interest in understory vegetation and ability to learn to identify these plants is necessary.  Good orienteering skills are desired.  There will also be a need to tear down, establish, and re-establish some plots which could require carrying relatively heavy equipment in and out of sites on variable terrain. Those selected may also help with data entry and summaries as well as general herbarium tasks.

Application Procedure: This will be a biological sciences position. The vacancy announcement numbers are 14-TEMP112456-015074JLC-DT and 14-TEMP112456-015062JLC-DT. Announcements will be posted at www.usajobs.gov on February 19th and will remain open for 1-2 weeks. Contact Dr. Cynthia Huebner at chuebner@fs.fed.uw with questions.