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University of MontanaHigher Education

Pollinator Survey Assistant

Location

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Contract

Experience

2-4 years

Compensation

$25 - $25 per hour

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Pollinator Survey Assistant will conduct standardized pollinator and vegetation surveys, identify insect and plant species, and accurately collect and manage field data. This temporary, part-time position involves fieldwork at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, supporting environmental research and conservation efforts.

The University of Montana invites applications for a Pollinator Survey Assistant for the Center for Integrated Research on the Environment (CIRE). This position is located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct standardized adult pollinator surveys, vegetation surveys, and habitat assessments using established scientific field protocols

  • Identify common pollinator insects and flowering plants relevant to project objectives

  • Collect, record, manage, and maintain accurate field data, notes, data sheets, and digital records to ensure data quality and integrity

  • Utilize GPS units, mobile data collection platforms, and other field equipment to document survey observations

  • Assist with field preparation, equipment maintenance, logistical support, and specialized sampling or survey activities as directed

  • Collaborate effectively with project staff and field crews while working safely and completing assigned tasks independently when required

  • Support additional research, monitoring, and project activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, Entomology, Botany, or a closely related field

  • At least two (2) years of experience conducting ecological field surveys and collecting scientific data, including at least one (1) year of pollinator and plant identification experience

  • Ability to clear a Department of Defense background screening and obtain visitor access to military installations

  • Knowledge of ecological principles, pollinator biology, plant communities, habitat connectivity, and environmental science

  • Strong skills in identifying pollinator species and plant species relevant to pollinator habitat and conservation

  • Ability to accurately collect, record, and manage field data

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree (M.S.) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Entomology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field

  • Experience conducting pollinator, vegetation, or wildlife surveys in the Midwestern United States

  • Experience supporting ecological research, conservation, restoration, or monitoring projects

Position Details:

Location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
Work Schedule: Part-time, 0.5 FTE, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm: variable due to fieldwork, about 3 months (August 1st-October 31st).

Benefits Include:

  • Pro-rated annual and sick leave

  • Public Employees Retirement (PERS) optional

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Pollinator identification • 1+ yrs
Plant identification • 1+ yrs
Ecological field surveys • 1+ yrs
Scientific data collection • 1+ yrs
Data management • 1+ yrs
GPS units • 1+ yrs
Mobile data collection platforms • 1+ yrs
Collaboration • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-4 years

Certifications

Department of Defense background screening • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Contract

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$25 - $25 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationScott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow4/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

University of Montana

Team size

Growing team

Location

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States

The University of Montana, invites applications for a Pollinator Survey Assistant for the Center for Integrated Research on the Environment (CIRE).

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