Temporary Summer Field Technician

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate people and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing top-ranked independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research helps individuals organizations corporations communities and nations understand the realities of climate change recognize the impact on our planet and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Summary:

Join Woodwell Climates Research team as a temporary Summer Field Technician on salt marsh restoration this role you will learn to understand how effective restoration activities impact salt marsh ecosystem services. These projects assess many key components of a marsh ecosystem such as carbon decomposition water level changes plant dynamics and sediment characteristics.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work as part of a small team to gain broad experience through field and laboratory work across interdisciplinary fields including biology chemistry and ecology

• Participate in field and laboratory measurements of sediments plants and water samples which includes walking through waist-high marine waters and marsh

• Process and analyze project data

• Communicate positively with the public

• Travel and work at Woodwell Climate and Waquoit Bay field sites from July through August

Must have the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in data organization and analysis

• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to work independently and manage time

• Good communications skills (verbal written and interpersonal)

• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to Relevant coursework in Ecology Biology Chemistry or Marine Biology

• Willing to endure occasional exposure to insects ticks and poison ivy

• Ability and willingness to occasionally sample at irregular hours (early mornings late nights and weekends) as needed

• Prior field experience and familiarity with the techniques and instrumentation used to quantify saltmarsh ecology or a related field is desired

Qualifications:

• 1 year of field experience

• B.A. in Ecology Biology Chemistry Ecology or Marine Biology or relevant field preferred

Physical Requirements:

In the field the physical requirements of this role include:

• Air train vehicle travel to access field locations

• Driving a vehicle or ATV to access field locations

• Walking hiking climbing to access field locations

• Paddling canoeing to access field locations

• Standing and sitting for sustained periods

• Frequent bending squatting and kneeling

• Reaching overhead

• Climbing ladders

• Use of manual and power tools including shovels saws drills and hammers

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs up to 10 times/day

• Ability to carry up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day

• Ability to push/pull up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day

Hours of Work:

• This role is paid on a salary basis.

• Typically temporary full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek with occasional early morning and weekend hours

Work Environment:

The functions of this role are conducted both indoor and outdoors

Hours of Work:

• This role is paid on a salary basis.

• Typically full-time temporary employees work 32-40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek.

Application reviewwill begin ongoing

Desired Start Date: July 1 2026

Fixed-term: 60 days (Sept 1 2026)

Classification and Compensation:This is a temporary full-time non-exempt position with an hourly wage of $22 per hour dependent on qualifications/experience.

Location:Falmouth Massachusetts or onsite

Application Instructions:To apply please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae asa single PDFto our careers portal.

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