Conservation Technician

Conservation Technician

Schedule: Seasonal appointment with possibility for extension, 10-40 hours/week – starting as early as September 2024. 

Hourly Wage: $25/hour

Description: The Conservation Program is responsible for the protection of biological resources on Stanford University lands for their academic value and in compliance with state and federal law. In accordance with these goals, the Conservation Program implements Stanford’s Habitat Conservation Plan, drawn up for the protection of California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, and an intergrade gartersnake. Beyond the basic activities outlined in the Habitat Conservation Plan, the conservation program proactively manages for native biodiversity across taxa.

As a member of the Conservation Program, the technician’s primary role is the execution of biological monitoring across Stanford University’s lands and conservation easements. This individual will be responsible for species monitoring, database management, maintenance of field equipment, interaction with the public and collaborating entities, and basic tasks related to the promotion of biological conservation within a dynamic urban environment. A successful candidate will be responsible, prompt, positive, and looking for ways to help our management of native ecosystems and federally listed species. The Conservation Technician will report to the Conservation Program Manager and the Conservation Program Coordinator.

Technicians will perform, but are not limited to, the following tasks during summer and fall quarters:

•  Invasive plant species removal

•  Snake surveys

•  Maintenance of long-term vegetation management monitoring plots and pitfall traps

•  Surveying all creeks on Stanford property for amphibians, fish, and crayfish

•  Native seeding 

•  Pitfall trapping for California tiger salamander

•  Surveying for western burrowing owl

•  Data entry and organization

•  Maintaining and sanitizing field equipment

•  Other projects as needed 

Qualifications:

•  Driver’s license valid in California

•  Demonstrated interest in the field of biology/ecology

•  Willingness to execute physically rigorous field work

•  Good organizational skills

•  Experience with identification of birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and plants desirable but not required

•  Experience with large Excel databases, photo processing, or ArcGIS desirable but not required

•  You may be asked to work earlier hours, (starting at 6:30am), later hours (ending after 5:00pm), or weekends, as needed, depending on the needs of the Program. 

Underrepresented minorities, low-income, first-generation college students and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To apply: please send a cover letter, resume, and copy of transcripts to Katie Preston (she/her), Conservation Program Coordinator, at prestonk@stanford.edu – review of applications will begin immediately but the deadline for applications will be September 13th, 2024.