[PCA] ASAP JOB OPPTY - Field Technician - Seeds of Success (ID)

[Prescott, Leah]

Corrected email address: JCrawford at chicagobotanic.org


Field Technician - Seeds of Success



*Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until all positions have been filled.



*Overview: In this role you will be responsible for the following:



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   Assist the team lead in identifying potential SOS collection locations
   and scouting for new potential collection sites; work with BLM to develop a
   SOS collection plan
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   As part of a team, carryout seed collections, and package and ship seeds
   to seed back partners, keeping detailed records of all collections and
   shipments
   -

   Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of seed collections and data
   provided by the collection crew.
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   Lead team to make ≥ 30 SOS native seed collections using the BLM SOS
   protocol www.blm.gov/SOS (training provided through the CLM Workshop)
   -

   Timely, accurate reporting of time and effort activities, adherence to
   all Chicago Botanic Garden policies and procedures for employees and
   communication with the Chicago Botanic Garden’s manager of Conservation
   Science Training Programs



*Position: Field Technician - Seeds of Success



*Location:  Each team (1 lead, 2 team members) will be based out of one of
four duty locations in

Idaho (Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, or Coeur d’Alene).



*Compensation:  $612/week, seasonal (5-month)



*Who may apply: B.S. in Botany, Plant Science, Ecology, Environmental
Science or a related field

Strong plant identification skills (to species) and knowledge of plant
taxonomy; strong knowledge of

plant biology. Familiarity with plants and ecosystems of the western U.S.
Experience conducting field work related to plant research, identification,
restoration, and/or seed collection (through SOS programs or other seed
handling/collecting work) Experience maintaining accurate and detailed data
records (in field and in electronic databases – Excel/Access)



Interested individuals should contact Dr. Joanne Crawford, Manager of
Conservation Land Management Training Programs at
JCrawford at chicagobotanic.org <JCrawford at chicagobotanicgarden.org> for more
information about applying.



See the full announcement: https://clminternship.org/ and
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs

-- 
Leah Prescott
Seeds of Success
National Collection Curator (Contractor)
202-912-7232

Seeds of Success
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection>
National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy>
Plant Conservation Alliance <http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/>
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