Status: Part Time, Hourly
Location: Various sites in Texas
Reports to: Conservation Research Coordinator
Hourly Rate: $17-$20
BCI and our Mission
Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a part time Bat Research Technician to join BCI’s Science Team. The ideal candidate will be located in Texas or surrounding states, but this is not required.
The Bat Research Technician will join a dynamic organization and a highly progressive team of conservation scientists, reporting to the Conservation Research Coordinator in Texas (Sarah Stankavich). The Technician will primarily assist with white-nose syndrome (WNS) surveillance surveys across Texas and may perform other fieldwork as necessary and availability permits.
The Bat Research Technician must be comfortable working in caves, able to work safely in the field, submit accurate data in a timely manner, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders and partners.
Surveys take place in the Texas Panhandle and Hill Country for 1 – 2 weeks in March/April, May, August, and November/December. Additional work in west Texas is expected in the future. Work schedules will vary depending on the activity but will generally occur Monday to Friday. Interested candidates must be available during all survey periods to be considered for the position. Meals, lodging, and travel costs will be covered during work periods.
Position description:
The Bat Research Technician will work as part of a team to:
Additional opportunities for other fieldwork, acoustic data processing, and involvement in other parts of the scientific process may be available based on experience and interest.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Required
Preferred
Work Characteristics & Competencies
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)
BCI is deeply committed to JEDI and embeds JEDI-centered practices in the conservation work and organizational culture. BCI is determined to be an employer of choice and believes that the best organizational performance will come from a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Read more about our JEDI statement at www.batcon.org/about-us/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/.
Status: Part Time, Hourly
Location: Various sites in Texas
Reports to: Conservation Research Coordinator
Hourly Rate: $17-$20
BCI and our Mission
Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a part time Bat Research Technician to join BCI’s Science Team. The ideal candidate will be located in Texas or surrounding states, but this is not required.
The Bat Research Technician will join a dynamic organization and a highly progressive team of conservation scientists, reporting to the Conservation Research Coordinator in Texas (Sarah Stankavich). The Technician will primarily assist with white-nose syndrome (WNS) surveillance surveys across Texas and may perform other fieldwork as necessary and availability permits.
The Bat Research Technician must be comfortable working in caves, able to work safely in the field, submit accurate data in a timely manner, and communicate…
Staff Benefits & Resources:
Successful candidate(s) will be employed by BCI as either seasonal or part-time (PT) staff. Seasonal and PT staff earn paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick leave, but do not earn paid vacation time or holiday pay. Other benefits include:
Staff Benefits & Resources:
Successful candidate(s) will be employed by BCI as either seasonal or part-time (PT) staff. Seasonal and PT staff earn paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick leave, but do not earn paid vacation time or holiday pay. Other benefits include:
If you have 70% or more of the desired qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Individuals interested in applying should upload their CV/resume and cover letter to the application portal.
Applications are due by October 27, 2024. Interviews will be held in November with an anticipated start date of December 1, 2024.
If you have 70% or more of the desired qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Individuals interested in applying should upload their CV/resume and cover letter to the…