Field Technician - Great Marsh
About The Position
During spring 2026, Field Technicians work as part of a large crew of technicians to restore resiliency to salt marsh habitats on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Field Technician, Wetland Restoration Coordinator and Monitoring Coordinator, this position supports weekly and daily work plans and the implementation of nature-based restoration techniques. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) restoring salt marsh hydrology at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (PRNWR); 2) collecting monitoring data and utilizing mobile-based software. Field Technicians also participate in additional efforts on the PRNWR and Mass Audubon properties to support coastal resilience and restoration projects, represent both agencies with allied organizations, and assist with related data management and reporting. Interviews will begin in early March for this position; final offers will be dependent on funding.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Work experience or formal education in ecology, coastal geology, hydrology, marine biology, biogeochemistry, botany, natural resource management, or other related disciplines appropriate to the position; or a combination of relevant education and appropriate experience
- A strong work ethic and interpersonal skills; ability to work well independently or on a team
- Willing to work occasional weekends for volunteer and outreach events
- Ability to interact with project partners and the public in a professional manner
- Enthusiastic about physical work to achieve conservation management outcomes and be physically able to lift 50 lbs., pull heavy sleds over long, uneven surfaces, and repeated bending and lifting
- Ability to work in difficult weather conditions (strong wind, rain, extreme temperatures) while maintaining appropriate safety protocols
- Ability to use technology on a mobile device or tablet
Nice To Haves
- Salt marsh and invasive plant identification skills
- Experience using ArcGIS Field Maps App
- Public outreach experience
- Field work experience in hydrology, geomorphology, and bird ID skills
Responsibilities
- Work within a team to implement salt marsh restoration
- Use walk-behind agricultural tractors and hand tools to cut and pack hay into ditches to accelerate healing process; in some cases, assist with digging shallow trenches (runnels) by hand.
- Follow pre-established monitoring protocols to collect data using FieldMaps and ArcGIS Online.
- Work with volunteer groups
- Assist in other targeted habitat management and coastal resilience projects on Mass Audubon property, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and other locations in the Great Marsh
- Communicate with the public upon incidental contact to inform them of the work and goals of the project and allay potential concerns about the presence of the team and their work; be an ambassador for Mass Audubon’s mission
- Collaborate with other teams of educators and coastal resilience interns to be informed about and informative to the public about projects that intersect with the work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
