Deadline: Mon, 12/11/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Jones Center at Ichauway Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Newton, GA Job Description: The Jones Center at Ichauway invites applications for the temporary position of Wildlife Ecology Seasonal Research Technician. We will hire 1 employee to assist with all aspects of ongoing wildlife research which will primarily focus on small mammal ecology, predators and predator-prey interactions, and the effects of land management practices on wildlife communities. The position will start in mid-January and will end in late April, with the potential for the position to be extended into the summer. Newly constructed on-site housing (including a private bedroom and bathroom with a shared living space) is provided on an as-available basis (no pets). The 28,000-acre research center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs seek to understand, demonstrate, and promote excellence in natural resource management and conservation. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, more than 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the Jones Center’s website and on the Wildlife Ecology Lab’s webpage. Duties: - Live trapping rats and mice - Trail camera surveys - Track surveys - Maintaining electric fences - Predator trapping - Data entry (especially processing trail camera images) - Other duties as needed - Field work will occur in hot, humid, and buggy conditions and at times will be physically strenuous. - Early morning, evening, and weekend work may occasionally be required. Qualifications: Qualifications: - Applicants should have a background in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field. - An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred, as is prior field experience. - Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Experience driving trucks on unimproved roads is preferred. - Applicants must be able to work individually and as a part of a team, follow instructions, neatly and accurately record data, and read small print on ear tags. - Applicants must be able to carry loads up to 50 lbs. - Applicants must be in good physical condition and must be able to work in hot, humid, and buggy conditions. Venomous snakes and poison ivy are common throughout our research areas. - Experience with MS Windows-based computers and Excel are required. - Experience handling and identifying southeastern small mammals is preferred but not required. Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: Wages: $13-16/hour. Benefits: Newly constructed on-site housing (including a private bedroom and bathroom with a shared living space) is provided on an as-available basis. No benefits package is available. How to Apply: A cover letter and resume with three references should be sent as a single PDF or Word document by email to: jobs@jonesctr.org AND to gail.morris@jonesctr.org, with Subject line: Wildlife Ecology Seasonal Technician. Questions concerning this position should be referred to Gail Morris at gail.morris@jonesctr.org. Please indicate your preferred starting and ending dates on the application and whether on-site housing would be preferred. Interviews will be conducted as suitable applicants are identified so early applications are encouraged. The Jones Center at Ichauway aspires to fully embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We reject all forms of racism including overt and systemic, prejudice, discrimination or hate toward any race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, or professional status. The Jones Center at Ichauway is an equal opportunity/affirmative action E-verify employer.
