JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER
ICHAUWAY, INC.
PLANT ECOLOGY
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a
full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker position. This position will
begin in February 2013 and is a 3 month position to start, with the
potential of being extended. On-site housing is provided on a limited
basis, but is optional. The employees main duties will be the maintenance
of a native seed propagation garden, including propagation, planting,
weeding, and herbicide application, and seed collection and viability
testing. The employee will also assist with plant sampling projects and data
entry. This position will report directly to the Plant Ecology Lead Technician.
The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of
Albany, Georgia. The Centers research, education, and conservation programs
focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000
acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles
of stream and river ecosystems.
Job Requirements: Ability to conduct moderate to strenuous physical activity
in the field, under demanding field conditions (i.e., heat, high humidity,
and insects), and to independently follow instructions is required.
Qualifications: B.S. degree or coursework in biology, botany, horticulture,
plant ecology, or a related field. Experience with plant
propagation/cultivation is highly preferred. Computer and
laboratory-related experience is also preferable.
Wages: $8.00 per hour (limited housing available)
$9.50 per hour (without housing)
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, list of pertinent
courses, and list of references with phone numbers by email to:
j...@jonesctr.org, Subject: Plant Ecology Hourly Position, or mail to Attn:
Cindy Craft, Joseph Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center
Drive, Newton, GA 39870-9651 or FAX (229)734-4707. Review of applications
will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.
For specific questions or more information on this position, contact: Lisa
Giencke, Plant Ecology Lead Technician by email: lgien...@jonesctr.org or
phone: (229)734-4706.
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Ichauway, Inc. is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
