Hi all – position needs filling as soon as possible. Thanks. Sandy DeSimone
FIELD ASSISTANT
INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL AND RESTORATION
Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Audubon California's Starr Ranch Sanctuary in Trabuco Canyon, CA solicits applicants for a position as field assistant 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. Position runs 16 January through 13 July 2018 (six months from start date).
Salary: $420/week plus housing (private room).
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: Application will soon be through the confidential Audubon career center (https://careers-audubon.icims.com),
but for now please send your résumé and a cover letter stating career goals to Dr. Sandy DeSimone (sdesimone@audubon.org). Please include two references. The most qualified candidates will be contacted for
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
Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Rd
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
949-858-0309
https://www.facebook.com/audubonstarrranch
