Seasonal Field Technician
Full-time, temporary/560 hours (~September - December)
The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is hiring two temporary, full-time Field Technicians to support habitat management and restoration on conserved lands throughout the Galveston Bay watershed. This role offers hands-on experience with conservation and restoration work across nearly 22,000 acres of protected land. Technicians will receive training, supervision, and feedback throughout the approximately 14-week term, with a focus on habitat restoration and native plant nursery management.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
· A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently
· Prior experience with outdoor field work
· Ability to work well with partners, staff, and community volunteers
· Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with limited supervision
· Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Special Requirements:
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
· Experience pulling trailers and operating four-wheel-drive vehicles preferred
· Ability to work outdoors for up to eighthours in coastal conditions, including dense vegetation, biting insects, inclement weather, and typical Texas summer/fall heat
· Experience operating small equipment, such as loppers, weed eaters, and other land management tools, preferred
· Valid driver’s license required
To apply, email your letter of inquiry describing your interest, relevant experience, and references to rsimmons@galvbay.org by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 14. Be sure to include "Field Technician" in the subject line.
Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is a nonprofit organization that has worked for 39 years to preserve and enhance one of the world’s most productive estuaries—Galveston Bay—as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. We have diverse programs in land preservation, habitat restoration, water quality and quantity, youth education, and advocacy. To learn more about GBF, please visit www.galvbay.org or find us on social media.