Seasonal Seed Technician

Job Opening: Seasonal Seed Technician

Full-time, seasonal seed technician position available at Grand Staircase Escalante Partners. We seek a seed technician to assist with the collection of native plant seeds from wild populations for long-term conservation, research, and restoration efforts. The seed technician will perform botanical surveys to identify target plant species, collect environmental data in the field, prepare voucher specimens of plants, collect seeds from species as directed, prepare seeds for shipment to various partners, and curate data from plant populations. This role requires an independent spirit who can perform extensive outdoor work in remote areas, often under challenging conditions, and yet be communicative and responsive to the needs of the program and safety requirements. The expected season is from May 15 through September 30, 2025 with a possible extension dependent on field conditions and funding. Compensation is set at $21 per hour, and includes some benefits.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to jackie@gsenm.org.

This position will be open until filled, with the goal of filling the position on or before May 20, 2025. Qualified candidates will be contacted via phone if selected to move to the next stage of the application process. If you have any questions about the process, please email jackie@gsenm.org.