Role OverviewThis Ecology Assistant is an AmeriCorps position that will support coastal marsh restoration and monitoring efforts in national parks. The role will involve a mix of field projects and office-based activities, including data collection, management, and analysis, as well as communication and outreach related to marsh resilience and restoration.
What You Will Do
The Ecology Assistant will conduct pre- and post-restoration salt marsh monitoring, collect and manage field data, and support communication and outreach related to marsh resilience and restoration. The role will also involve contributing to additional monitoring or research efforts as needed.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a basic knowledge of coastal or wetland ecosystems, experience with data collection and management, and familiarity with GPS, GIS, and ArcGIS Online. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also required.
Requirements
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Valid driver's license
- Personal vehicle
Benefits
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $ 7,395.00
- Weekly Living Allowance: $ 775.00 per week
- Relocation Allowance: $ 450.00
- Student Loan Forbearance
- Student Loan Interest Payments
- Free Healthcare Coverage (opt in)
- Childcare Coverage (opt in)
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