The Schoodic Institute is recruiting a seasonal Plant Ecology Technician to conduct long-term vegetation and contribute to forest research in the Acadia National Park Region. Job Title: Plant Ecology Technician Job Type: full-time, temporary position Organization: Schoodic Institute Location: Bar Harbor, ME Open Period: February 16- March 2 Vacancies: 1 technician Duration: 15 weeks mid May to August (exact dates TBD) Pay: $14/hour Job Description: The incumbent will contribute to forest research programs with the Schoodic Institute, and assist with long-term vegetation monitoring programs in Acadia National Park. The incumbent will attend 2 weeks of forest crew training in Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. The incumbent will then rotate time between assisting the Forest Ecology Program Director with forest research (approx. 4-6 weeks) and sampling forest and freshwater wetland vegetation for long-term monitoring programs in Acadia National Park (approx. 7 weeks). This is a field-based position, and incumbent will be required to carry a 35+ pound pack, work in all weather conditions, and hike off trail through rough terrain. Incumbent may be exposed to deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, biting insects, poison ivy and dense brush. Park housing will be available at the field station (Bar Harbor, ME), and the incumbent will be required to pay for housing while at their field station. When away from field station (approx. 2 weeks), Schoodic Institute will pay lodging and per diem costs. For more information and to apply, please view the announcement on the Schoodic website:
https://www.schoodicinstitute.org/about/employment-opportunities/plant- ecology-technician/
