{"id":31540,"date":"2020-01-02T13:59:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T21:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=31540"},"modified":"2020-01-02T13:59:49","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T21:59:49","slug":"job-columbia-basin-field-assistant-the-nature-conservancy-ione-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-columbia-basin-field-assistant-the-nature-conservancy-ione-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Columbia Basin Field Assistant, The Nature Conservancy (Ione, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Job Type<\/td>\nTemporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary Details<\/td>\n16.75\/hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nJan 26, 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Are you interested in gaining stewardship experience in grassland and shrub-steppe plant communities such as the Boardman Grasslands in North-Central Oregon?\u00a0 Does the idea of working and living in a very remote area performing on the ground, physical tasks that contributes to our ambitious conservation goals intrigue you? \u00a0Our Columbia Basin Field Assistant position could be an ideal opportunity for you to develop your land management skills!<\/p>\n

As the Columbia Basin Field Assistant, you will be out in the field spraying herbicides using a backpack sprayer, hand removing invasive species, conducting vegetation mapping and wildlife monitoring and accomplishing other essential grassland restoration activities.\u00a0 You will be a part of a team of four, often working independently to complete these activities.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also gain experience compiling and entering data that contributes to key reports that track our progress.<\/p>\n

In case you\u2019re not familiar with us, The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 72 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood.\u00a0 Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit\u00a0www.nature.org\/aboutus<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n

As a leader in Oregon\u2019s conservation community, our team of scientists and problem solvers directly protects the iconic landscapes and inspiring locations that define our great state. From working to reduce the severity of fires in our forests and designing our clean water future to developing innovative technologies with fisherman and ranchers that sustainably protect both nature and livelihoods, The Nature Conservancy is building a future where people and nature thrive together.<\/p>\n

The Columbia Basin Field Assistant position is a 35 hour per week, 3-month seasonal position that begins in March 23, 2020 and ends on June 11, 2020.\u00a0 The pay for this position is $16.75 per hour.\u00a0 This position requires living in shared housing provided by the Conservancy in Ione.<\/p>\n

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