Responsibilities
- Support critical core monitoring projects both in the field and during data processing and analysis.
- Contribute to unique analyses to support management questions.
- Collaborate with NPS staff to apply expertise in aquatic ecology, plants, data processing, analysis, and scientific writing.
- Follow detailed protocols, carry a pack, and walk long distances during field season.
- Use databases, spreadsheets, and other software and tools to process and understand patterns in biological data during office days.
- Collaborate closely with HTLN scientists to accomplish goals.
- Assist with aquatic invertebrate sorting, R coding analyses, or other project support in addition to field data collection.
Requirements
- Must be able to follow detailed protocols.
- Must be able to carry a pack and walk long distances.
- Must collaborate with NPS and HTLN staff.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make lasting and meaningful contributions to natural resource management in parks served by HTLN.
- Contribution to a growing long-term record of natural resource data for each park.
- Development of field biology, laboratory, data processing, and analytical skills.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- Position is part of AmeriCorps.
- Fieldwork involves walking long distances and carrying equipment.
- Office work includes database and spreadsheet use, data processing, and analysis.
- Long-term data collection supports management strategies and understanding of environmental change.
