Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is a nationally recognized, independent center for ecological and ecosystem research. We study complex socio-ecological systems to provide society with solutions to vexing problems. Join us in the newly-created position of Director of Major Gifts and Campaigns, to help us build and amplify strong, long-term relationships with our existing donors, and accelerate the momentum of our fundraising program to find ne...
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is a nationally recognized, independent center for ecological and ecosystem research. We study complex socio-ecological systems to provide society with solutions to vexing problems. Join us in the newly-created position of Director of Major Gifts and Campaigns, to help us build and amplify strong, long-term relationships with our existing donors, and accelerate the momentum of our fundraising program to find ne...
Position Summary. The Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies seeks an Assistant Field Manager for March 24. th. 2025-August 21. st. 2025 to help organize a forest and fire ecology field campaign in the western United States. Specifically, the Assistant to the Field Manager will be responsible for working with the Field Manager to plan the field season, including organization and logistics. During field season (June 19. th. – August 21. st. ), the s...
The start date will be on or around May 12, 2025, with a flexible end date between August and October 26th. Exact start and end dates are open to negotiation. Position Summary. The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies seeks a summer project assistant to assist in collecting samples from the Hudson River. This study is part of a large multi-partner effort to sustain and redefine ecosystem and fisheries monitoring in this iconic river system. Succes...
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for two seasonal Junior Instructor positions for recent high school graduates interested in exploring the career of environmental education. Positions entail 3 weeks of camp instruction (40 hours/week) starting on or after June 30, with 2-3 days earlier in June to help plan and prepare for camp. We host 9 weeks of camp starting June 30 and concluding on August 29. We allow Junior Instr...
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for two seasonal Junior Instructor positions for recent high school graduates interested in exploring the career of environmental education. Positions entail 3 weeks of camp instruction (40 hours/week) starting on or after June 30, with 2-3 days earlier in June to help plan and prepare for camp. We host 9 weeks of camp starting June 30 and concluding on August 29. We allow Junior Instr...
Temporary Property Management Assistant. May through August 2025. Salary. This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt, non-benefited position. The is a 37.5 hour a week position with an anticipated hiring rate is $20-$22/hour commensurate with experience. Location. Millbrook, NY. The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is an independent ecological research and educational organization located in New York’s Hudson Valley Region. While most of our grou...
We seek two full-time field technicians and one crew lead for fieldwork investigating the drivers of post-fire forest regeneration in interior Alaska. The responsibilities of the field crew include participating in field operations and following data entry protocols to a high scientific standard. Field operations will include a suite of varying activities such as conducting vegetation surveys, measuring soil horizon layers, and taking soil cores....
WFFRC is a research program designed to accelerate scientific discoveries that will enhance forest resilience and wildfire decision making. In 2025, we are hiring field crews who will collect data on post-fire forest regeneration and burn severity to support WFFRC’s research goals. Qualified individuals must be highly motivated, collaborative, and adaptive. For additional information on WFFRC, please visit. https://www.westernfireforest.org/. WFF...
Position Summary. Cary Institute seeks a creative, innovative data scientist to join the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative. The Collaborative is engaging 10 science teams and a diverse array of decision makers to co-create and implement a research program that will ensure the predictive science of fire ecology and forest resilience can support effective strategies to the fire crisis. The Collaborative is led by the Forest Futures L...
