Coastal Restoration Program Assistant

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Coastal Restoration Program Assistant will assist the Coastal Restoration Team with scientific field sampling and data processing. Field sampling surveys include video fish detection, juvenile fish beach seines, artificial reef monitoring, and water quality monitoring. Some fieldwork is conducted on our research vessel in nearshore waterways. Data processing will include conducting and interpreting statistical analyses as well as data visualization, report writing, and literature review.

This seasonal position will provide vital assistance to ensure all projects are completed efficiently.

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is a passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
• Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. Driver’s License, First Aid, CPR).

• Recent graduate of Biology, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Ichthyology, or related field, or equivalent.
• Coursework or experience with biostatistics, data analysis, and data visualization
• Coursework or experience with programming languages like R or Python
• Coursework or experience with GIS
• Knowledge of aquatic ecosystems, fish assemblages and/or estuarine biology
• Boating experience.
• Experience with scientific research and data entry.
• Experience working in a lab setting and with a microscope.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Proven ability to deal with the general public in a friendly, outgoing, and professional manner.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $ per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. We recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience.

Please apply—we’d love to hear from you.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work well-being benefits.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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