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Outreach Biologist Assistant – Indiana
Over the past 50 years, The International Crane Foundation (ICF) has grown from the dream of two college students to a world-renowned conservation effort to save the world’s cranes and the flyways and habitats they frequent. The successful candidate will be a conservation minded individual who will bring their outreach experience to the mission of ICF. If you are not currently a crane enthusiast, do not worry, you will become one fast, in this mission-based organization.
What is it like to work at ICF? Prepare to be surrounded by people who are passionate about our mission, dedicated to the organization, and engaged with their fellow staff and associates. You will find dedication in all levels of the organization from staff and volunteers to our dedicated Board Members. You will play a critical role in promoting and expanding our mission in Indiana. The International Crane Foundation (ICF) is looking for a community-oriented team member in Indiana to contribute to research and lead outreach conservation efforts for the Sandhill Crane and endangered Whooping Crane. This is an employment opportunity lasting one year with possible extension for another year given available funding and exemplary performance. The salary is $17.00 an hour with a basic benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Outreach Biologist Assistant supports the mission of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) by leading outreach programs, forming community-based partnerships, coordinating volunteers, conducting conservation research and monitoring, and reporting on this research in order to preserve and grow Whooping Crane and Sandhill Crane populations.
The incumbent will be supported by the Lead Outreach Biologist and will be in communication and will coordinate projects with the Whooping Crane Project Manager. The Outreach Biologist Assistant will lead community outreach efforts including engaging with hunters, naturalists, K-12 audiences, and more across western Indiana. They will also lead data collection for a research project investigating the impact of solar energy development on cranes in northwestern Indiana and they will contribute to research and monitoring efforts on the wintering grounds of the reintroduced population of Whooping Cranes, including working with partners, landowners, and volunteers. Field data collection will include using radio telemetry and band-resighting to monitor individual cranes, recording behavioral observations, conducting point-count surveys, and more.
Position Duration: August 2024-August 2025, with possible extension for another year pending funding and performance.
*August 2024 is spent working at the International Crane Foundation headquarters in Baraboo, WI where they will begin onboarding and training. During this time, the outreach assistant will receive free housing. In September, the outreach biologist assistant will move to Indiana for the duration of their position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties of the Outreach Biologist Assistant will be to conduct the Whooping Crane awareness program in Indiana areas and contribute to research projects on the wintering grounds of the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes and Greater Sandhill Cranes.
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To apply send resume and cover letter as a single document, that includes your available start date to ICFjobs@savingcranes.org Please put Outreach Biologist– Indiana in the subject line.
“ICF is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We hire great people regardless of background.”
ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply send resume and cover letter as a single document, that includes your available start date to ICFjobs@savingcranes.org Please put Outreach Biologist– Indiana in the subject line.
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