Habitat Field Specialist

The Habitat Field Specialist is a TEMPORARY AmeriCorps position with EarthCorps. This position plays a critical support role on our field services team by serving as a project assistant and supporting crews in the field. Habitat Field Specialists will spend 80% of their time coordinating or implementing habitat restoration projects, providing logistical support for crew services, and carrying out on-the-ground restoration as part of a three-person specialist crew. The Habitat Specialist will have the opportunity to serve as an informal advisor and mentor to EarthCorps crews. This position is managed by an EarthCorps program manager and supervised by the EarthCorps Senior Ecologist, and is offered through the AmeriCorps. As such, all applicants must meet the requirements to become an AmeriCorps member and abide by AmeriCorps policies. 

Project Coordination:

• Assist Sr. Ecologist with field projects and site documentation. 
• Serve as on-site project leader for EarthCorps in the absence of a project manager or ecologist. 
• Order and deliver materials to habitat restoration crews working in the field as needed. 
• Practice public speaking and networking skills through communications with agency contacts, outreach opportunities, and a culminating capstone project. 

Field Work:

• Assist Sr. Ecologist with monitoring, data collection, and other duties as needed. 
• Carry out field work, including: invasive plant removal, native plant installation, green storm water infrastructure maintenance, integrated pest management, volunteer management and trail work in support of projects on an assigned basis. 

Crew Support/Leadership:

• As assigned, establish clear goals & objectives with habitat restoration crews including quality/quantity of work, timeline, and safety standards. 
• Foster and encourage leadership development and interaction among crew participants. 
• Lead by example and inspire a shared vision while serving alongside EC restoration and volunteer crews in all weather conditions. 
• Assist in the maintenance and management of field infrastructure (tools, vehicles, facilities, and equipment). 

Communication:

• Conduct effective and timely communication with supervisor, agency personnel and field staff. 
• Prepare timely oral and written reports, which include project packets, daily work logs, work projects summaries, equipment use and maintenance logs, effective feedback and incident reports. 
• Strive for professional, clear, and open communication amongst the field services team, all staff and agency contacts.  
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and awareness of cultural differences and commitment to working in an inclusive environment.