AWI Seasonal Field Technician
$19.50/h-$21.50/h
Adirondack Watershed Institutea day ago
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Summary
Adirondack Watershed Institute is seeking an AWI Seasonal Field Technician to join their team in Paul Smiths, NY. The role involves assisting with summer water quality monitoring projects and supporting the Science Field Team in various research and monitoring tasks.
About the Role
As an AWI Seasonal Field Technician, you will collect and prepare environmental samples, gather hydrologic and environmental data, maintain field equipment, support field safety programs, and operate vehicles and watercraft. The position requires significant fieldwork, including hiking and working in various weather conditions, and runs from May to September.
About You
Required:
- College coursework in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
- Interest in environmental science and desire to gain experience conducting limnological field work.
- Experience with land/water navigation and working in remote outdoor environments.
- Ability to work in inclement weather, both off and on the water.
- Strong computer and data entry skills, especially with spreadsheet, database, and instrumentation software.
- New York State Driver's license and driving record acceptable to the College's insurance.
Preferred:
- Wilderness First Aid/First Responder training.
- Completed NYS Boating Safety Course and familiarity operating motorized and non-motorized watercraft.
Benefits
- Hourly pay ranging from $19.50 to $21.50.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental science.
Adirondack Watershed Institute
The Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) is a program of Paul Smith's College that conducts work broadly focused on conserving and protecting natural resources in the Adirondack region. We offer a range of services to the public, including invasive species management, water quality monitoring, recreational use studies, ecological studies, and educational programs and publications. Through our work, we also provide large numbers of real jobs and research experiences to undergraduate students.
Paul Smiths, NY