Office location: Arcata, CA

Field locations: Throughout northern and central California

Project duration: April through August 2024

Stillwater Sciences (www.stillwatersci.com) is seeking highly motivated and talented junior- to mid-level botanists to join our interdisciplinary staff for on-call positions. We are looking for botanists interested in applying their knowledge of California flora to vegetation projects in northern California. Positions will be based in our Arcata office.

Responsibilities include plant identification, vegetation data collection, photographic monitoring, and data entry. This is an on-call temporary position. Field efforts are anticipated to be variable in length, potentially up to 50 hours per week starting in April or May and will likely extend into August.

The ideal applicant should have:

• Prior field experience; have earned or in the process of earning a BS or BA in botany or similar degree
• Excellent plant identification skills (sufficient knowledge of the local flora and familiarity with utilizing eFlora and/or the printed Jepson Manual to identify fresh and collected specimens to species)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Endurance to work long days in all types of weather and terrain
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations (lodging provided) for 7 – 10 days maximum
• Good attitude and ability to traverse difficult terrain including steep slopes, muddy wetlands with standing water, and extremely dense brush
• Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols
• Solid navigational skills using maps and GPS
• Attention to detail and commitment to sound science
• A valid driver’s license and ability to commute to field sites

Application Details:

• Hourly rate $22–$28 depending on qualifications or experience
• Temporary on-call positions based out of Arcata, CA for fieldwork throughout northern California
• Please provide a cover letter advising how you learned of this job and describing your experience with a resume and cover letter
• Must live in the Unted States and possess a valid work authorization.
• Electronic submissions must be submitted through the website submission portal. Only online applications will be considered.
• Position will remain open until filled.

About Stillwater Sciences:

Stillwater Sciences (www.stillwatersci.com) is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 95 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the collaborative nature of our work and given that our company is a Federal contractor, Stillwater Sciences employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or apply for an accommodation for a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief), and we strongly encourage employees receive boosters.