Summer Assistant Crew Lead

We are looking for an assistant crew lead to work under the guidance of the project manager to study how to balance livestock grazing with other valuable ecosystem services on public lands, including healthy riparian areas, soil carbon sequestration, and high-quality sage-grouse habitat.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading a crew in vegetation, soil, and water sampling
• Supervising the crew during soil processing and data entry
• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Other duties that are reasonable and consistent with this position

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in environmental monitoring
• Experience working on a field-based crew
• Must be comfortable working in heat and cold
• Must be able to carry 10 lbs of gear to field sites
• Effective communicator, detail-oriented, problem-solver

Work Schedule, Location, and Pay

This position will run from May 12th through October 3rd. The summer assistant crew lead will work four days a week for 10 hours per day. Time will be split between Randolph, UT and Logan, UT. Housing will be provided during field work but technicians must provide their own food. Housing will not be provided during time spent in Logan. Transportation between Logan and Randolph will be provided. 

Working Lands Conservation and Multiplier provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive wage ($20/hour), excellent medical and dental benefits, retirement savings, and a generous vacation and sick leave policy.

We will accept applications until positions are filled. First review of applications is January 31st.