[SEMCO] Position Available Salt Marsh Research Technicians – TEMPORARY (SUMMER 2021)

[Alice Besterman]

*Position Available Salt Marsh Research Technicians – TEMPORARY (SUMMER
2021) *

*Background *
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.

*Position *
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.

*Qualifications *
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.

*Compensation*
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.

*To Apply *
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 jakuba at savebuzzardsbay.org. Application review
will begin Feb 1, 2021 and position will remain open until filled.


*Alice Besterman, Ph.D.*
*NE CASC Postdoctoral Fellow*
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Woodwell Climate Research Center
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