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Field Assistants
Non-chemical Invasive Species Control and Restoration
Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Audubon California's Starr Ranch Sanctuary in Trabuco Canyon, CA solicits applicants for positions as field assistants with our innovative invasive species control and coastal sage scrub and native grassland restoration project. This is
a research-based program to control Cynara cardunculus (artichoke thistle) and other invasive species without chemicals and restore to rare native habitat. Must work well with people as part of a field crew (5) who work on mechanical and physical removal
of artichoke thistle and all aspects of invasive species control and restoration including non-chemical control of other invasive species, native seed collection and planting, experimental tests of invasive plant species removal and restoration techniques,
and quantitative monitoring. Experience in plant sampling in the field desirable. Enthusiasm for working outdoors. Opportunity to live on our 4000-acre Sanctuary. Positions start in either October (1) or November (2) 2019 or January (1) 2020 and run six months
from start dates.
Salary: $480/week plus housing (private rooms).
Qualifications: College graduates with ecological, biological, or conservation background who seek invasive plant species control, restoration and research experience. Must be enthusiastic about outdoor physical work (i.e. invasive
plant control).
To Apply: In a few weeks. please go to the confidential Audubon career center to start the application process:
https://careers-audubon.icims.com.
You will use this link to send your résumé and a cover letter addressed to Dr. Sandy DeSimone stating career goals. For now, please send resume and cover letter to Dr. DeSimone at
sdesimone@audubon.org. Two letters of recommendation can be sent
by references to: Dr. Sandy DeSimone, Director, Research and Education;
sdesimone@audubon.org. The most qualified candidates will have a phone interview. For questions contact Dr. DeSimone at sdesimone@audubon.org or 949-858-0309.
For more information: sdesimone@audubon.org; www.starr-ranch.org
Sandy DeSimone, Ph.D.
Director, Research & Education
949.858.0309
Audubon California Starr Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Rd
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679