Individual Placement - Habitat and Stewardship Technician
Student Conservation Association is looking for Individual Placement - Habitat and Stewardship Technician in Galveston, TX.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662917304 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Position Summary
Artist Boat seeks an enthusiastic Habitat and Stewardship Technician (HST) Intern to join our team to learn to implement and deliver improved habitat quality for wildlife and plant communities. The HST Interns assist with the Integrated Pest Management Plan through removal of invasive species on the Coastal Heritage Preserve using targeted mechanical methods, application of herbicides and other repetitive land management tasks. Other duties include upkeep of the greenhouse and native plant nursery, propagation of native prairie plants and assisting with maintenance and replacement of fencing. This is a field position that requires accurate data collection and follows a prairie and wetland restoration plan. The HST Intern assists with community engagement through preserve open work days, Habitat Restoration Adventures, Sea Citizen Trainings and Public Bucket Brigade beach tours. These community engagement activities help to inform and transform the public through stewardship of the land.
Location
Galveston, TX
Schedule
June 8, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
assist with the Integrated Pest Management Plan through removal of invasive species using targeted mechanical methods, application of herbicides and other repetitive land management tasks; upkeep of the greenhouse and native plant nursery, propagation of native prairie plants; assisting with maintenance and replacement of fencing; accurate data collection
Marginal Duties
assists with community engagement through preserve open work days, Habitat Restoration Adventures, Sea Citizen Trainings and Public Bucket Brigade beach tours;
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; Must pass background check and be fingerprinted annually; Valid driver's license with a good driving record; Reliable transportation Lifting heavy objects (up to 60 lbs)
Preferred Qualifications
Work in variable weather and temperature conditions, remote locations, difficult and hazardous terrain and physically demanding circumstances; Ability to maintain OSHA safety standards at all times for each task and tool; A safety conscious attitude
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No housing provided; Artist Boat will assist with finding housing within the community as requested or needed.
Compensation
Living Allowance: $600/week; Relocation Allowance (paid once): $1,100; Housing Allowance: $1000/month for a total of 3 months
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Interpretive Skills
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
Position Summary
Artist Boat seeks an enthusiastic Habitat and Stewardship Technician (HST) Intern to join our team to learn to implement and deliver improved habitat quality for wildlife and plant communities. The HST Interns assist with the Integrated Pest Management Plan through removal of invasive species on the Coastal Heritage Preserve using targeted mechanical methods, application of herbicides and other repetitive land management tasks. Other duties include upkeep of the greenhouse and native plant nursery, propagation of native prairie plants and assisting with maintenance and replacement of fencing. This is a field position that requires accurate data collection and follows a prairie and wetland restoration plan. The HST Intern assists with community engagement through preserve open work days, Habitat Restoration Adventures, Sea Citizen Trainings and Public Bucket Brigade beach tours. These community engagement activities help to inform and transform the public through stewardship of the land.
Location
Galveston, TX
Schedule
June 8, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
assist with the Integrated Pest Management Plan through removal of invasive species using targeted mechanical methods, application of herbicides and other repetitive land management tasks; upkeep of the greenhouse and native plant nursery, propagation of native prairie plants; assisting with maintenance and replacement of fencing; accurate data collection
Marginal Duties
assists with community engagement through preserve open work days, Habitat Restoration Adventures, Sea Citizen Trainings and Public Bucket Brigade beach tours;
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; Must pass background check and be fingerprinted annually; Valid driver's license with a good driving record; Reliable transportation Lifting heavy objects (up to 60 lbs)
Preferred Qualifications
Work in variable weather and temperature conditions, remote locations, difficult and hazardous terrain and physically demanding circumstances; Ability to maintain OSHA safety standards at all times for each task and tool; A safety conscious attitude
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No housing provided; Artist Boat will assist with finding housing within the community as requested or needed.
Compensation
Living Allowance: $600/week; Relocation Allowance (paid once): $1,100; Housing Allowance: $1000/month for a total of 3 months
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Interpretive Skills
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.