Employment

Vegetation Technician

Habitat Biologist Technician

Community Events/Auction Assistant

Summer Educational Programs Instructors & Asst. Instructors

Water Quality Monitoring Interns

Journeys School Teaching and Administrative Openings

Vegetation Technician

Employment Dates: May 1 - Sept 30 (approximate )

Education: BS in Range Science or related field

Salary: $2,500/month (DOE); subsidized housing may be available

Location: Wyoming and Nevada

Duties:

Perform vegetation monitoring on public lands to assist with land management. Applicants should be willing to work long hours in diverse weather conditions. Much of the field work will be completed independently. The technician will be responsible for data collection and entry and will provide clients and agency personnel with progress updates. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are a must! Knowledge of sagebrush ecosystems preferred.

Ideal Skills:

Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of ranch communities and operations
Experience collecting and entering utilization, frequency and line intercept data
Familiarity with GPS/GIS
Ability to work with limited supervision and in remote locations
Knowledge of BLM policies and monitoring methods
Self-starter

To apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to Embere Hall, Research Director, Teton Science Schools; Embere.Hall@tetonscience.org .

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. Position will remain open until April 22nd .

Habitat Biologist Technician

Location of Employment: Greys River Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest (office in Afton, Wyoming)

Salary: $2400/mo

Duration of Employment: June 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008 ( approximate; up to 6 months )

Position Description:

The US Forest Service and Wyoming Game and Fish Department have secured startup funding from the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative to conduct the inventory and assessment of aspen communities. Teton Science School is a partner in this effort.

The individual will assist in the assessment of aspen habitat distribution and conditions primarily in the Greys River Ranger District, in northwestern Wyoming . More specifically, the individual will inventory, key, ground-truth, and map habitat types (emphasis on aspen). Work will also involve coordinated application of GIS, aerial photo interpretation, and examination of photographs taken from fixed-wing aircraft in 2007 to preliminarily delineate aspen distribution in key areas of the district. Aspen habitat types will be mapped in GIS and accompanied by a narrative describing existing ecological conditions, threat level, and potential for enhancement. The individual may also assist with data collection and analysis on other, related projects in the area.

Aspen communities are one of the most diverse and productive habitats in Wyoming . However, Wyoming has lost approximately half of its historic aspen acreage due to fire suppression and advanced plant succession. Consequently, maintenance and enhancement of aspen communities on the landscape is a high priority for wildlife and land management agencies.

Skills: Proficient with plant identification/keys and a basic knowledge of monitoring techniques. Ability and willingness to hike extensive distances (3-10 miles/day) during diverse weather conditions. Ability to operate 4-wheel drive pickup and ATV on two-track road and trail conditions. Ability to work unsupervised in remote locations in difficult terrain. Ability to use GPS units and a basic working knowledge of GIS mapping. Willingness to function independently in the field and also as a team member with various interagency personnel working collectively on habitat related projects. Ability to complete a written report including but not limited to, a GIS based map linked to an associated data set and photos, and a narrative addressing the ecological conditions and potential for enhancement of aspen stands within the Grey River Ranger District.

Supervised by: Steve Kilpatrick, WGFD Habitat Biologist & Brenda Younkin, Teton Science Schools, Conservation Research Center Director

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references to Embere Hall, Research Director, Teton Science Schools; embere.hall@tetonscience.org, (307) 734-3740.

Community Events/Auction Assistant

This position will be part educational program support (25%), part community events assistance (25%) and part auction assistance (50%).

Auction Assistance (50%)

Coordinate, assist and catalog auction item pick-ups which often requires physical strength (lifting up to 100lbs)
Accurate and detailed data entry of donations
Assistance creating visual displays representing donations from businesses
Flexibility, dedication and a great sense of humor!

Community Event Support (25%):

Welcome guests into lodges giving an introduction to our organization and facilities
Community Events: Setting up tables and chairs, making coffee, serving meals, cleaning up after events
Picking and dropping off guests at the airport

Program Support (25%)

• Hosting meals on campus

• Management of lodges for residential program participants including:

• Cleaning

• Preparing rooms

• Checking guests in and out

• Laundry

• Making beds

• Cleaning, organizing and maintaining programmatic spaces, equipment and vehicles

• Other tasks deemed necessary for success of educational programs

Requirements

• Willingness to work long hours and untraditional work weeks

• Organization skills

• Certified in First Aid, AED, adult and child CPR

• Valid driver's license

• Clean driving record

• No history of DUIs or DWIs

• No more than two moving violations in the last three years

• Ability to drive fifteen passenger vans

• No pets are allowed on Teton Science Schools property

• At least 21 years old

Benefits

• Salary of $350 per week

• Campus housing available in our high performance lodges for $50/week

• Meals are available while groups are on campus

Please complete this document electronically, save it to your computer and e-mail it to lisa.watts@tetonscience.org along with a cover letter and resume. If you are unable to complete this form electronically please print very neatly and submit the previously stated materials to:

Lisa Watts – Application

Teton Science Schools

700 Coyote Canyon Rd

Jackson , WY 83001

Summer Educational Programs Employment Opportunities

Job Profile

Job Date

Location

Compensation

Qualification

Application

Assistant
Instructor

Assistant instructor positions are for individuals looking to enter the fields of outdoor or environmental education and gain professional experience in supporting and leading outdoor education experiences.

ASAP through
August 24, 2008

Jackson Campus

$350/week

Applicants with CDL, WFR, and or WFA will receive additional compensation.

Professional experience in education and an interest in working with groups of varied ages in the outdoors.

Willingness to contribute to overall success of programs by providing support beyond teaching.

At least 21 years of age.

Possess a clean driving record.

Click to download an application for the Assistant Instructor Position (Word Doc, PDF)

Click here to download a complete job description

Instructor

Instructor positions are for individuals with prior experience in the fields of outdoor and environmental education who are looking to grow professionally and add value to our expert teaching team.

First Hire: ASAP through
August 24, 2008
(negotiable fall opportunities)

Jackson Campus

$500/week

Applicants with CDL, WFR and or WFA will receive additional compensation.

2 years minimum outdoor education or leadership experience including teaching science or natural history and camping or backcountry skills

Bachelor's or higher degree in science, education or environmental studies

At least 21 years of age

Possess a clean driving record

Click to download an application for the Instructor Position (Word Doc, PDF )

Click here to download a complete job description

Water Quality Monitoring Interns
located at Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Field Offices in Lander, Cheyenne, and Sheridan, Wyoming.

One intern in each location will assist the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) staff in conducting watershed monitoring and evaluation. This is a great opportunity to acquire professional experience in an environmental field.

Preferred knowledge & skills: Able to hike/walk in rugged terrain with a variety of weather conditions. Any combination of training / experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geology, hydrology, chemistry, range management, biology, soil science, or related fields. Knowledge of GPS, water quality field sampling equipment, aquatic biology, biological, chemical, and physical assessment protocols are beneficial.

Internship will require day and overnight travel to field sites. Anticipate a 45-50 hour work week. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Employment period is from June 2 nd , 2008 – November 28 th , 2008. Start and end dates may be flexible. Monthly stipend is $2000 plus travel expenses.

Please send cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Lindsay Patterson at Lindsay.Patterson@tetonscience.org . Please call 307.734.3726 with questions.

We also enjoy hearing from talented people, so please send a resume and a letter describing your skills and interests to employment@tetonscience.org. We will keep resumes on file for one year and notify you if any positions become available.

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