Conservation Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring three open positions as a Conservation Technician to join our team as a part of our professional development program. You may learn more about our program here: https://discoverycenter.net/professional-development-program/
 

EXPECTATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Invasive Species Monitoring and Management — Assist with AIS monitoring, purple loosestrife bio-control beetle rearing, and snorkel surveys. Identify and map areas of AIS infestations. Enter data and maintain record of GPS coordinates.
• Ecological Restoration — Assist with planting and seeding of restoration projects and shoreline restorations.
• Inspect Boats and Conduct Trainings — Conduct Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) boater surveys including boat inspections, inform boaters about AIS laws, and input survey data into statewide database (SWIMS). 
• Educational Programming and Community Outreach — Setup and operate the AIS booth at community events while conducting outreach and educating the public on AIS and our local efforts on managing our lakes and rivers.
• Individual Development Opportunity — Identify, develop, and execute a personal project that benefits personal development and the organization’s mission. 
• Contribute to the Organization’s Mission — Assist in programs, special events and fundraisers, and community outreach as needed. Communicate needs to and be willing to help other team members as needed. Assist with storytelling initiatives for the organization, through social media, photos, and presentations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, a positive attitude, and dependable.
• Understanding of the importance of data collection and the ability to record and enter data.
• Passion for working outdoors with experience and appreciation for the conditions field work presents.
• Excellent swimming skills, comfortable in and around water, snorkeling, and experience working on many types of boats including pontoons, johns, kayaks and canoes.
• Working towards a B.S In limnology, fisheries, conservation biology, environmental education, natural resources, or a closely related field. 
• At least some classwork or field experience implementing limnological principles including aquatic invasive species, biology, conservation, or sampling methods. 
• Strong sense of personal ownership and responsibility for your work with immense care for details.
• Collaborative with supervisors and a high degree of integrity and trustworthiness.
• CPR and First Aid certification, and WI Boater Safety Certification (if born after January 1, 1989), or ability to obtain upon hiring.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Experience and ability to trailer boats is a plus. 

THE EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN

Aquatic plant surveys, shoreline restoration, community and volunteer engagement, AIS monitoring and management, data entry, motorized and non-motorized boat operation. 

TO APPLY

Hiring begins immediately and the position is open until filled. Send a letter of interest, résumé, and three references by March 15, 2024 to jobs@discoverycenter.net with ‘Conservation Technician’ as the subject. 

Questions regarding this position? Please contact jamie@discoverycenter.net