What are the responsibilities and job description for the NY Seasonal Field Technician position at Jamie Plc?
Description
About Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon.
Trout Unlimited recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Position Summary
The Field Technician/Outreach Coordinator will play a unique and exciting role on Trout Unlimited’s 2026 seasonal field team in New York. This position will allow the individual to work in data collection and watershed monitoring, along with landowner outreach and community engagement.
Trout Unlimited has developed a set of priority waters where we will continue to focus on our habitat work in New York, in watersheds where we are simultaneously pursuing policy improvements that advance our mission. This position will be directed by field & engagement staff members and will make space for the individual to use their creative voice to help raise a stronger awareness and appreciation for wild and native trout and salmon in New York.
Compensation
The position pay is $19 per hour.
TU will compensate for mileage from each day’s designated start/end location. Travel to and from the daily start/end location will not be included in the reimbursement strategy.
How To Apply
Please complete the online application through Paylocity. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
About Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon.
Trout Unlimited recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Position Summary
The Field Technician/Outreach Coordinator will play a unique and exciting role on Trout Unlimited’s 2026 seasonal field team in New York. This position will allow the individual to work in data collection and watershed monitoring, along with landowner outreach and community engagement.
Trout Unlimited has developed a set of priority waters where we will continue to focus on our habitat work in New York, in watersheds where we are simultaneously pursuing policy improvements that advance our mission. This position will be directed by field & engagement staff members and will make space for the individual to use their creative voice to help raise a stronger awareness and appreciation for wild and native trout and salmon in New York.
Compensation
The position pay is $19 per hour.
TU will compensate for mileage from each day’s designated start/end location. Travel to and from the daily start/end location will not be included in the reimbursement strategy.
How To Apply
Please complete the online application through Paylocity. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with watershed monitoring activities and data collection including stream geomorphology, water temperature, habitat, and fish population assessments.
- Complete culvert assessments across multiple watersheds in New York following the National Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NACC) protocol.
- Assist with in-stream habitat restoration projects – including low-tech process-based restoration using hand tools.
- Work with Northeast Engagement Manager to create high quality media & creative narratives in support of TU conservation projects & community events.
- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with grassroots, volunteers, supporters, and communities and national operations.
- Represent TU in community initiatives and at events that support our mission and vision.
- Non-supervisory position.?
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience managing data and field equipment.
- A desire to learn about stream ecology and watershed science.
- Willingness to work long days in outdoor field conditions.
- Demonstrated team building skills; strong team ethics.
- Photography/Videography/Media Editing skills.
- Ability to work?independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience and interest in creating social media & blog content.
- Ability?to travel throughout?the region.
- Valid driver’s license and a personal automobile.
- Passion for river and salmon/trout conservation.
Salary : $19