Field Technician

Position title:                                Field Technician

No. positions available:         Two (2)

Classification:                               Full-time, temporary

Term of employment:              560 hours (Sept. – Dec. 2025)

Pay rate:                                            $17.00 per hour

Reports to:                                  Conservation Stewardship Manager 

Position Summary: The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) seeks two temporary, full-time field technicians to join the conservation team to conduct and promote habitat management and restoration activities on nearly 17,000 acres of conserved lands throughout the Galveston Bay watershed. GBF staff will provide habitat restoration and native plant nursery management training, supervision, and direct feedback throughout the entirety of the ~15-week term. 

Specific Duties

Assist with land conservation management activities for habitat restoration of coastal prairie, mixed hardwood forest, and freshwater wetland including:

• Mechanical removal and herbicide treatment of invasive species, brush clearing, fence/gate repair, trail maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation duties, etc.
• Plant material collections for propagation and assistance in prairie and wetland nursery operations

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Demonstrated prior experience in field work
• Ability to work alone and navigate to remote locations using a map
• Ability to work well with partners, staff, and community volunteers
• Ability to take instruction and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience with Microsoft products (Word, Outlook and basic Excel spreadsheets)

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors for up to an eight-hour day in conditions associated with coastal environments (possible dense vegetation, biting insects, inclement weather etc.) and variable weather conditions
• Experience preferred operating small equipment (chainsaws, weed eaters, various other land management tools)
• Experience preferred pulling trailers and operating four-wheel drive vehicles

To apply, email a letter of inquiry stating your interest in the position, work experience and references to rsimmons@galvbay.org by 5pm on Friday, August 15. Reference the position title in the subject line. 

The Galveston Bay Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of its employees and constituents regardless of differences based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics.