<div dir="ltr"><b>Position Available
Salt Marsh Research Technicians – TEMPORARY (SUMMER 2021) </b><div><br></div><div><b>Background </b></div><div>The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization focused on the protection,
restoration and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. We pursue our mission to
save Buzzards Bay through research, conservation, education, and advocacy.
Rapid salt marsh die-off in the Buzzards Bay, MA watershed motivated the Buzzards Bay Coalition, in
partnership with Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program, Woodwell Climate Research Center, and other
partners, to launch a salt marsh research program that started in 2017. Through our salt marsh research
program we are monitoring marsh ecosystems, mapping current and historic salt marsh extent, and testing an
adaptation technique for salt marshes experiencing interior drowning from accelerated sea level rise. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Position </b></div><div>The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking two energetic, independent, and self-motivated research technicians to
carry out salt marsh monitoring for summer 2021. Technicians’ primary responsibilities will include
conducting salt marsh vegetation and invertebrate field surveys, data collection and entry. Surveys are
conducted at 12 marshes around the Buzzards Bay watershed from Westport to Falmouth. The technicians
will be responsible for managing the workload and scheduling to facilitate accurate, high quality, and efficient
data collection and entry. You will be provided with all necessary resources, protocols, field guides,
equipment, training and support to complete these tasks. Technicians may also have the opportunity to assist
or independently conduct elevation, hydrology, and soil characteristic surveys. As time permits, you may have
the opportunity to complete laboratory analyses on field collected samples. Technicians must be able to follow
directions, pay attention to detail, and accurately record data. Work schedules and total hours will vary from
week to week, and are based around tide and weather conditions. Work outside of normal working hours,
including some weekends, may be required. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Qualifications </b></div><div>Interest in the environment, coastal ecology, and/or water quality protection. The selected technicians will be
skilled at working both independently and as part of a team. Some work experience, background, or formal
education in ecology, environmental science, biology, or related field is required, with a focus on coastal
ecosystems preferred. Applicants with experience identifying salt marsh vegetation and collecting
environmental field samples will be given preference. Experience with data management in spreadsheet
software, and excellent organizational skills required. The technician must be capable of working long hours
under physical conditions in the field including heat, humidity, and wet, as well as carrying equipment up to
30 pounds for a mile. Technicians will need to have their own reliable transportation to get to/from field sites. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Compensation</b> </div><div>This is a temporary, at-will position for an average of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks over the time period of
June 28 to September 10, 2021, with exact end date to be determined. This position will be paid $14.5 per
hour. If summer housing is needed, Buzzards Bay Coalition may be able to facilitate finding short-term, cohousing accommodations for rent. In your application, please state if you would be interested. No health
insurance or other benefits are available. </div><div><br></div><div><b>To Apply </b></div><div>To apply, email a resume including contact information for three references and a cover letter explaining your
interest in the position to: Rachel Jakuba, Science Director, at <a href="mailto:jakuba@savebuzzardsbay.org">jakuba@savebuzzardsbay.org</a>. Application
review will begin Feb 1, 2021 and position will remain open until filled.<br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="times new roman, serif"><b>Alice Besterman, Ph.D.</b></font><div><font face="times new roman, serif"><b>NE CASC Postdoctoral Fellow</b></font><div><font face="times new roman, serif">Buzzards Bay Coalition </font></div><div><font face="times new roman, serif">Woodwell Climate Research Center</font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>