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The Trustees of Reservations · 3 weeks ago

Seasonal Agroecology Technician

Ipswich, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr

1+ years exp

The Trustees of Reservations is Massachusetts' premier conservation and preservation organization, dedicated to protecting special places for future generations. They are seeking a Seasonal Agroecology Technician to assist with field-based experiments and project implementation at their farms, focusing on sustainable agriculture and habitat management.

Communities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support ongoing project implementation: planting, weeding, watering, pruning, etc

Participate in property-wide ‘baseline standards' data collection. This will include regular monitoring of ecological and agricultural concerns potentially to include soils, forages, vegetation, birds and insects

Carefully record and enter data into existing systems

Survey for and map invasive species populations in pastures and hayfields across Appleton Farms

Participate in invasive control efforts in collaboration with Agriculture and Inland Ecology colleagues

Qualification

Field experienceBotanical skillsBird identificationGIS mappingInvasive plant identificationWorking with livestockData recordingCollaboration skills

Required

Comfort working in and around livestock (cattle)

Professional or amateur experience with birding

Coursework in botany, ecology, environmental science, or related field

Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other staff and volunteers

Applicants must provide their own transportation to job sites (mileage reimbursement will be available)

The ability to work outdoors daily, and at times, under rigorous conditions

The ability to perform physically strenuous duties, such as hiking long distances

Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

A valid driver's license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees' driving policy

A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Preferred

Working with livestock or other agricultural experience

At least 3 months of previous field experience

Experience performing vegetation surveys

Strong botanical skills and the ability to identify Massachusetts plant species

Ability to identify Northeast invasive plants

GIS mapping

Benefits

Sick time: Massachusetts Sick Time

Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Company

The Trustees of Reservations

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts.

Founded in 1891

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees