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The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a non-profit started in 1999 with a mission to conserve and restore native plants and their habitat through restoration, research, and education. Our vision is a world where all people and wildlands are healthy and interact positively, biological diversity flourishes, and environmental challenges are met with a social commitment to solving problems with scientific principles.
Our Southwest Office (IAE SW) works in New Mexico and Arizona. We cultivate partnerships to facilitate large-scale, regional conservation projects, develop ecologically appropriate sources of native seed, offer native species education opportunities and materials, provide technical assistance to restoration and management planning and implementation, and conduct on-the-ground habitat restoration and applied research.
IAE values diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from all groups of people. We recognize that the strength of IAE is in our people, and we believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. IAE does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices, and our commitment to equal employment opportunity applies to every aspect of the employment relationship.
Start Date: Monday, May 28th, 2024, potentially flexible
End Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2024, with possibility for extension depending on funding
Location: Santa Fe, NM, hybrid, minimum of 3 days/week on-site
Status: Temporary, full-time
Compensation: $25/hr.
Plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (gas reimbursement for personal vehicle usage, food and lodging), paid holidays, overtime pay, sick leave, WFA training, and $150 gear stipend.
Position Description:
The Southwest Office at the Institute for Applied Ecology works with several partners to collect, process, and store native seeds across federal and private lands. The New Mexico Conservation Technician will be the primary point of contact for seed collection crews throughout New Mexico and assist with restoration and research projects. The Technician will hire, train, and provide logistical support for 6-8 seed crews across New Mexico, with support from other staff. Seed crew training will occur throughout the summer, with the height of the collection season occurring during August and September. Fieldwork will involve travel to distant field sites and overnight car camping during crew training periods. Additional responsibilities include working with partners to identify target species lists, coordinating with other IAE staff members, cleaning seed, supporting database management, and contributing to the website, newsletter, and partner meetings. The Technician may also help establish restoration plots, assist in production fields, mount herbarium specimens, and contribute to education/outreach events. The work schedule will be variable, potentially consisting of 10-hour workdays Monday-Thursday or 8-hour workdays Monday-Friday, and work during non-traditional hours and on weekends may occasionally be required. This position will coordinate or supervise volunteers, interns, subcontractors and/or technicians. Candidates best suited for this position are those who like a combination of field and office work, have strong communication and organizational skills, and are excited to contribute to a variety of seed-based restoration and research projects.
Studies have shown that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
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How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit the following as a single pdf:
Email application materials to with subject line “New Mexico Conservation Technician” no later than 11:59 pm on Thursday, May 9th, 2024.
Questions? If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to our FAQ or direct them to humanresources@appliedeco.org and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Fe, NM 87507
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