**Please direct all inquiries to [email protected].** * *
*POSITION DESCRIPTION*: Crew leader will work on multiple conservation biology and restoration ecology projects throughout Oregon. Field work will involve botanical surveys, population monitoring, and other ecological measurements. Crew leader will work with program staff to manage field trip logistics, lead field work, and assist in data management. Position is based in Corvallis, Oregon, but approximately 50% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight, (accommodations include hotels and camping). See the program website for more information: http://www.appliedeco.org./conservation-research *START DATE:* late-March through April (must be able to start by April 2, 2012) *END DATE: * August 31, 2012 *QUALIFICATIONS*: Applicants should have a BS or MS (preferred) in a relevant field. Applicants should be mature, self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable directing a 2-4 person field crew with minimal supervision. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, be willing to travel, and be able to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions. Physical requirements include ability to hike 1-2 miles in rugged terrain carrying a 30-lb load and work in a bent-over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time. Basic computer skills (word processing and spreadsheet applications) required; experience in databases (Access) is a plus. Applicants should have 2 or more seasons of field research experience, with preference given to those with skills in plant identification and vegetation sampling. * * *COMPENSATION*: $12-14/hr depending on experience plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided. This is a full-time temporary position with no benefits. * * *TO APPLY: *Applications must be emailed to [email protected] no later than Friday, February 17, 2012. In the subject line, write: “Field Crew Leader Application”. Include a *letter of interest* stating when you will be available to start work (this is a MUST), *resume*, *transcripts* (unofficial is fine), and the names and contact information for* three references*. AT LEAST ONE reference must be from a supervisor from a work experience. We are also hiring for seasonal interns. If you would also like to be considered for one of these positions, please state so in your cover letter. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa. Applications will be considered upon receipt. Please direct all inquiries to [email protected]. Andrea S. Thorpe, Ph.D. Director, Conservation Research Program Institute for Applied Ecology PO Box 2855, Corvallis, Oregon 97339-2855 541-753-3099 ext. 401 Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon "Nature is ever at work building and pulling down, creating and destroying, keeping everything whirling and flowing, allowing no rest but in rhythmical motion, chasing everything in endless song out of one beautiful form into another." --John Muir (1838-1914)* *
