The Institute for Applied Ecology ( www.appliedeco.org
) will be hiring a botany crew lead this spring
and summer for field work and related activities associated with native seed
collection. The crew lead will work closely with an IAE botanist and a crew of
1-3 botany field technicians to collect seed from native prairie plants,
including two threatened species, for restoration and recovery efforts
throughout the Willamette Valley. Most time in this position will be spent
collecting native seed from all over the Willamette Valley along with
collection planning and logistics; some time will be spent processing
collected seed and performing data entry. Field work may occasionally include
assisting at a native seed farm, or with wetland restoration and conservation
research projects. Occasional overnight travel may be required. This position
will start mid-April and will last through the end of August, with the
possibility of extension depending on funding, weather, and plant phenology.
Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biology, or related field.
● Comfortable leading a 2-3 person crew with little supervision.
● Interest in conservation biology and restoration ecology.
● Strong plant identification skills and experience using technical keys.
● Familiarity with Willamette Valley flora.
● At least three months of seed collection experience.
● Strong attention to organization and detail.
● Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel.
● Ability to work long hours in adverse weather with potential exposure to
poison oak.
● Ability to work in a bent-over, kneeling, or standing position for
significant periods of time and to hike over uneven terrain for several miles.
● Clear, direct communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
● Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
● Current U.S. driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications:
● Experience supervising a field crew.
● Experience with data collection using a handheld or resource-grade GPS.
● Experience navigating in the field using aerial photos and map and compass.
● Experience with ArcGIS software.
Compensation: $13.00 – 15.00/hr, depending on experience, plus any overnight
food/lodging expenses. Housing in Corvallis is not provided. This is a full-
time temporary position with no benefits.
TO APPLY: Applications should be compiled into a single PDF document and
emailed to jobs@appliedeco.org no later than Friday, January 26, 2018
. In the subject line, write: “ Seed Crew Lead Application ”.
Include a letter of interest stating when you will be available to start work
(this is a MUST), resume, transcripts (unofficial is fine), and the names and
contact information for three references. Also include separately answers to
the following three supplemental questions: 1) Describe your education and
experience with plant identification, including the flora of western Oregon
and Willamette Valley prairies, 2) Describe your field experience with seed
collection, 3) Describe your leadership experience. AT LEAST ONE reference
must be from a supervisor from a work experience.
If you are applying to more than one position at IAE, you will need to submit
applications in separate e-mails.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S. residents must also
include a copy of their work visa. Applications will be considered upon
receipt. Please direct all inquiries to jobs@appliedeco.org .