{"id":57541,"date":"2026-01-07T14:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=57541"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:19:37","slug":"internship-seasonal-ecological-monitoring-technician-summer-2026-the-jmt-wilderness-conservancy-truckee-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internship-seasonal-ecological-monitoring-technician-summer-2026-the-jmt-wilderness-conservancy-truckee-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: Seasonal Ecological Monitoring Technician- Summer 2026, The JMT Wilderness Conservancy (Truckee, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The JMT Wilderness Conservancy<\/p>\n

Truckee, California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nPaid Internship<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$3,600 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/td>\n0 – 1 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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About\u00a0The\u00a0JMT Wilderness Conservancy<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

The JMT Wilderness Conservancy (JMT Wild)\u00a0is a nonprofit organization\u00a0dedicated to\u00a0protecting and\u00a0restoring\u00a0montane\u00a0meadows,\u00a0riparian\u00a0corridors, and sensitive high-elevation ecosystems\u00a0along the\u00a0214-mile\u00a0John Muir Trail.\u00a0Since 2018,\u00a0JMT Wild has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and conservation contractors to restore areas\u00a0impacted\u00a0by heavy recreation, climate-driven weather events, and long-term degradation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our ecological monitoring program collects data that informs meadow restoration, riparian recovery, campsite rehabilitation, and wilderness stewardship. This\u00a0position\u00a0offers emerging conservation professionals an immersive experience in high-elevation field\u00a0science and wilderness land management.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Program\u00a0Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Location: Sierra Nevada, CA (multiple locations)
Duration: Mid-June to Mid-September 2026
Compensation: $3,600 per month (seasonal)
Schedule: 9 days on \/ 5 days off<\/p>\n

JMT Wild is seeking 14 Ecological Monitoring Technicians for the 2026 summer field season. This program is well-suited for rising juniors and seniors, recent college graduates in environmental or natural resource\u2013related fields, and individuals seeking hands-on field experience as part of a professional development program. Applicants outside of these demographics are also encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n

The position may qualify for academic credit toward field requirements, depending on the policies of the applicant\u2019s school or university. The program is also designed for postgraduates and early-career professionals in earth sciences, ecology, or natural resource management who are seeking an immersive field experience in wilderness settings.<\/p>\n

Technicians are organized into four backcountry monitoring teams that travel through key project areas across the Sierra Nevada. Working in teams of 4\u20135, technicians collect ecological data that supports restoration and management of sensitive, high-use ecosystems across the region.<\/p>\n

This program takes place entirely in remote wilderness environments, often with limited access to conventional emergency services. Technicians must be prepared to live and work in rugged backcountry terrain for extended periods and to contribute to a team-based, safety-focused field culture.<\/p>\n

Essential Duties<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Technicians will spend up to 9 consecutive days in remote backcountry environments, backpacking for extended periods while collecting detailed ecological monitoring data. Under the guidance of a Crew Lead and Project Manager, and in collaboration with JMT Wild\u2019s Field Stewards and federal agency scientists, technicians will:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n