Sanctuary Assistant, Land Management

About the role

The candidate for the seasonal position will support day-to-day duties of the Sr. Land Management Coordinator at Gillmor Sanctuary July 15th 2026 through January 14th 2027. This is a 40 hour per week full-time seasonal position that supports ongoing restoration and upland / wetland management.

Responsibilities

• Mapping extent of invasive plant outbreaks on the sanctuary.
• Treatment of invasive vegetation through hand pulling, biocontrol, mowing, and herbicide using sprayers, brushes, etc. (after certification).
• Mow stands of phragmites using a brush-cutter.
• Clear debris from canals and water control structures.
• Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Communicate and coordinate with volunteers during events at the sanctuary.
• Assist with restoration project tasks such as seeding, seed collection, planting, vegetation removal, earth work, irrigation.
• Auxiliary in ongoing and/or new ecological research efforts at the sanctuary (data collection and use of scientific instruments).
• Assist in various avian monitoring efforts (water bird surveys).
• Help with data management, data entry, and quality control.
• Maintain and foster culture of safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, botany, natural resources or 2 years of related experience.
• Willingness to learn about and conduct land and/or wetland management tasks.
• Willingness to learn about and perform herbicide application.
• Familiarity with invasive weed species that threaten wetlands of Great Salt Lake.
• Familiarity with identification of common birds found in the Salt Lake Valley.
• Familiarity and experience with driving trucks on dirt roads, operating and maintaining heavy tools, operating an ATV / side by side.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs with or without assistance.
• Ability to work safely outdoors for most of the day in excessive heat.
• Ability to work safely with heavy tools and other equipment around other people.
• Tolerance of challenging working conditions (freezing temperatures, wet conditions, sun exposure, abundant biting insects, mud, and water, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions closely.
• Ability to work outdoors independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite programs (Excel, Word, etc.).
• GIS familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Benefits

Length of Assignment: July 15th – January 14th
Hours: 40

Pay

$19.50 - $21.50/ hour

Schedule

This role is on-site at the Audubon office in Salt Lake City, UT.

EEO Statement

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