Plant Conservation Technician
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 16 - 17
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Plant Conservation Technician ( PCT ) works with the Conservation Department at the North Carolina Botanical Garden ( NCBG ) to support and advance our efforts in restoration ecology. PCT will gain hands on experience in plant identification propagation seed production seed collection field botany and research. Specifically working as part of the Conservation team the PCT will help the conservation grower with the propagation and maintenance of containerized native plants and seed increase beds. Additionally the PCT will collect seed for cultivated native plant species clean and process seeds for storage and maintain detailed records and reports. The PCT will sometimes assist with wild seed collecting land management/habitat restoration activities and research projects on the restoration and conservation of rare plants. PCT will learn from highly qualified staff network with plant conservation professionals and participate in further educational opportunities. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking experience or careers in plant conservation restoration ecology botanical/ecological research and land management. This position involves driving; a driving record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday some evenings/weekends. Occasional overnight travel.
The Plant Conservation Technician ( PCT ) works with the Conservation Department at the North Carolina Botanical Garden ( NCBG ) to support and advance our efforts in restoration ecology. PCT will gain hands on experience in plant identification propagation seed production seed collection field botany and research. Specifically working as part of the Conservation team the PCT will help the conservation grower with the propagation and maintenance of containerized native plants and seed increase beds. Additionally the PCT will collect seed for cultivated native plant species clean and process seeds for storage and maintain detailed records and reports. The PCT will sometimes assist with wild seed collecting land management/habitat restoration activities and research projects on the restoration and conservation of rare plants. PCT will learn from highly qualified staff network with plant conservation professionals and participate in further educational opportunities. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking experience or careers in plant conservation restoration ecology botanical/ecological research and land management. This position involves driving; a driving record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday some evenings/weekends. Occasional overnight travel.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
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About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
