There is an immediate short-term opening for a field technician position with The Nature Conservancy in Astoria, Oregon. The Science Technician I - Streams will participate in research efforts that further The Nature Conservancys terrestrial and aquatic restoration goals on the Conservancys Ellsworth Creek Preserve, located in southwestern Washington. The Science Technician I Streams will partake in a rigorous survey of streams that is intended to provide an assessment of stream habitat throughout the watershed. Work involves sampling of permanent reaches in headwater streams in order to characterize stream habitat and water quality. The nature of the work requires extended periods working in very rugged terrain (work week is typically four 10 hour days), often in inclimate weather. The crew is based in Asotria, Oregon. This position is expected to start late August, and continue through September 29, 2006. More information on the position can be found at TNC's website: www.tnc.org (please allow a few days for posting).
Salary: $12/hour. Lodging will not be provided. TO APPLY: SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE!!!! Send resume, cover letter (include dates of availability), and a list of three references by August 18, 2006 to address below: Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] State Science Technician I - Streams in subject heading. OR Regular mail: The Nature Conservancy Liane Beggs 750 Commercial St., #212 Astoria, OR 97103 PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!!!
