What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Mexico Native Seed Collection Crew Lead - Santa Fe or Carlsbad, NM - 2025 Field Season position at Institute for Applied Ecology?
About The Institute for Applied Ecology
The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a non-profit founded in 1999 with a mission to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research, and education. Our vision is a world where all people and wildlands are healthy and interact positively, biological diversity flourishes, and environmental challenges are met with a social commitment to solving problems with scientific principles.
IAE values diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from all groups of people. We recognize that the strength of IAE is in our people, and we believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. IAE does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices, and our commitment to equal employment opportunity applies to every aspect of the employment relationship.
Studies have shown that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. IAE will not sponsor H1B visas. Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa.
Closing date : Friday, January 31st, 2025
Number of available positions : 2 (One in Santa Fe, one in Carlsbad)
Location : Santa Fe, NM or Carlsbad, NM (some travel required)
Status : Seasonal, Full-time
Compensation : $22.25 / hr.
Plus, travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging), paid holidays, sick
leave, overtime pay, and a $150 gear stipend.
Start date : 5 / 21 / 2025
End date : November 2025 (exact end date TBD)
About the role
Our Southwest Office is hiring two crews consisting of one Crew Lead and two Crew Technicians each for the 2025 seed collection season in Santa Fe, New Mexico and southeastern, New Mexico (May-November). The work schedule will typically consist of either four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday–or, rarely, eight 10-hour days Wednesday through the following Wednesday. Field work involves overnight camping for 4-8 day periods. There will be one crew based out of Santa Fe, NM and one crew based out of Carlsbad, NM. The crew will travel to field sites in a provided 4x4 vehicle. Field sites are located throughout Northern and Southeastern New Mexico, primarily on National Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) -administered lands. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a large collaborative effort supporting the first critical step of acquiring wild plant materials for use in restoration and revegetation projects.
What you"ll do
Specific Responsibilities
- Conduct fieldwork : monitor phenology of target species, collect botanical voucher specimens, assess seed quality and collect native seeds, record site data, document activities, and prepare seed for shipping
- Collaborate closely with IAE Southwest and agency partners to meet collection targets
- Use ESRI products, such as Survey123 and Field Maps to collect data in the field
- Prioritize safety; adhere to check-in / check-out procedures and communications via cell phone or GPS device to ensure crew safety
- Supervise, support and work alongside 2 technicians
- Communicate with land managers or partners to facilitate access to collection sites; represent IAE in a professional manner
- Manage data collection and entry, and oversee data QA / QC
- Plan overnight camping and field work schedule
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The pay range for this role is :
22.25 - 22.25 USD per hour(Santa Fe)
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Salary : $22 - $150
