Junior Forest Technician Crew Leader

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.

North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds – and our planet – are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.

Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

We are looking to employ a dedicated Crew Leader to supervise the activities of our Junior Forest Technician (JFT) program. The Crew Leader’s responsibilities include managing a team of five or more high school agriscience students, supervising daily work in the field and planning activities with the Land Manager.

To be successful as a Crew Leader you should demonstrate strong leadership and management skills and have experience in the field of natural resources and environmental sciences. The JCT will work from June through the beginning of September.

Compensation:

$16.00-$18.00 / hour

• Supervising activities of JFT’s including forest and river surveying.
• Educating Crew Members on proper habitat management techniques, equipment use, and chainsaw safety.
• Leading the development of curriculum and programs.
• Scheduling JFT workdays along with Land Manager, which include activities, habitat work, hosts, and guest speakers.
• Working as liaison between Land Manager and field professionals.
• Assisting the Land Manager with field videography and editing short tutorial videos.
• Organizing and overseeing the repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and surveying instruments.
• Monitoring habitat management supplies and placing orders for new stock required.
• Assisting JFT’s with daily work and processing forest and water quality data.
• Assisting the Land Manager with habitat management.
• Working with volunteers and organizing volunteer workdays.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven management experience in the field of science and natural resources.
• The ability to work well with others.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in recording devices and editing software.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• The ability to work outside in all conditions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to lift heavy objects up to 75lbs.