We are hiring a seasonal forest crew leader and crew to collect forest monitoring data in Acadia National Park and national historic parks of the northeastern US. This is the second year of a long-term monitoring program documenting forest condition at 8 northeastern National Parks. One position is for a crew leader (about 15 weeks with compensation of $15 per hour). Two positions are for crew members (12 weeks, up to $12 per hour). All positions begin in mid- to late-May 2007. The crew leader and crew will be stationed at Acadia National Park in Maine for approximately the last 6 weeks of the season, and will travel to national historic parks elsewhere in the northeast for the rest of the summer. A travel allowance will be available. Additional tasks for the crew leader and crew may include data entry and QA/QC of data collected. For crew leader, experience collecting forest data and identifying northeastern flora is required. Previous experience leading a crew or supervising field technicians is desirable. For all positions, applicants should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of conditions and have some training or experience in forest ecology. Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for crew positions. If interested, please email a brief cover letter, a resume, contact information for three references and/or any questions about the positions to Geri Tierney, [EMAIL PROTECTED] by March 1, 2007. The State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
