EPI Yellowstone Summer Field Instructor

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Organization

Ecology Project International

Job Posted

February 14, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Apply here

Contact Name

Sarah Wood

Contact Email

sarah@ecologyproject.org

Contact Phone

406-218-2605

Deadline to Apply

Location

Missoula, MT
United States
Engage high school students in real-world scientific research in the world's first National Park: Yellowstone!

Summary

Field instructors in the Ecology Project International (EPI) Yellowstone Program work in teams of three to teach five- to nine-day field ecology courses for middle and high school students in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our programs introduce students to real-world scientific study, engage them in conservation service projects, and raise their cultural and ecological awareness.

During Yellowstone summer courses, students work with research partners (e.g., National Park Service) to collect data for wildlife research projects. Participants also engage in a hands-on conservation service project with partners like B Bar Ranch or National Parks Conservation Association. Additionally, there is time dedicated to observing wildlife, experiencing Yellowstone’s unique geology, and whitewater rafting at the end of the course. Field instructors guide student exploration via relevant ecology and scientific process lessons while practicing responsible relationships to place.

Application materials can be submitted at: ecologyproject.org/employment

Priority application deadline is Sunday, February 26, 2023

Compensation Information

Compensation: 

  • $100+ per day starting wage, determined by evaluation of prior experience. Thereafter, daily pay increases according to a tiered pay scale based on field days worked.
  • Additional $10 per day for valid WFR.
  • Optional shared housing in Missoula, MT for $200 per month throughout the program season from 5/1/2023-8/31/2023.
  • Room and board while on-course.
  • Access to discounts with popular outdoor gear retailers.