Position Announcements
FIELD TECHNICIAN
The Ausable Freshwater Center (AFC), a non-profit environmental conservation organization based in Wilmington, New York, is seeking up to two (2) Field Technicians to assist with environmental lake survey work in the Adirondack Park as part of the Survey of Climate and Adirondack Lake Ecosystems (SCALE). The Field Technician will report to the Water Quality Research Manager and will work under the supervision of the Field Team Leader in field sampling, data collection, gear preparation, and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have experience following Standard Operating Procedures, using field instrumentation, collecting water and biological samples, applying fisheries sampling techniques, identifying fish, and keeping meticulous records. This is a full-time, temporary position that will run from May until October or approximately 25 weeks. Click here for the full job description. Please send a cover letter explaining your interest and specific qualifications (specifically detailing your field experience), a resume, and contact information for three professional references as one PDF document to hiring@ausablecenter.org. Please type the position title “Field Technician” and your last name in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately.
The Ausable Freshwater Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating opportunities and a respectful, fair, and open environment for all of our employees, volunteers, and project partners.
