Restoration Field Technicians Schoodic Institute

Restoration Field Technicians will work on a variety of projects associated with three of the largest habitat restoration projects in Acadia National Park, including restorations in Great Meadow, Bass Harbor Marsh, and on mountain summits. Technicians will work closely with Schoodic Institute scientists and National Park Service staff to remove invasive species, plant native shrubs, restore soil and plants on mountain summits, and monitor multiple ongoing experiments associated with the restorations. Technicians are responsible for field data collection, data management, and communication with the public. These positions are for early-career professionals just entering the workforce who want to work across multiple ecosystems, with diverse plants, and use varied field skills for data collection and management.

Qualified applicants enthusiastically embrace working in challenging outdoor conditions, learning on the go, working in small teams and with a diversity of people, and efficiently collecting and recording field data. Throughout the term of the position, there will be opportunities to gain and sharpen research skills, including the opportunity to present a scientific poster at the Acadia National Park Science Symposium on a topic of interest associated with their work. Technicians will also have multiple opportunities to interact with many other interns, technicians, fellows, and staff at Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service.

To learn more about the position duties, requirements, and how to apply, visit the Schoodic Institute employment webpage.

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