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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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The Pollinator Crew Leads will work together to lead a team of AmeriCorps interns and volunteers to sample butterflies, bumble bees, and vegetation at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) to support an ongoing inventory project. In addition to RMNP, the Crew Leads will provide fieldwork and technical support for other NPS pollinator projects within the continental U.S. as needed. Fieldwork at RMNP will be conducted from approximately April to October 2027. The results will support management decisions and conservation efforts at national park units. Prior to field season, the Crew Leads will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) to develop and refine protocols, test field equipment, and train the field crew. After field season, they will assist with data analysis, compiling the results, presenting the results to various audiences, and report writing. This is a one-year position.
These positions are housed within the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University. The crew leads will work with the national park pollinator inventory team housed within the Mola Bee Lab. The crew leads will work closely with the National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring Division based in Fort Collins, CO. Fieldwork will be conducted primarily at RMNP from 7,000-12,000 ft at sites that include montane and subalpine meadows, alpine tundra, riparian, and forest edge habitats.
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The deadline to apply for these positions is Friday, November 6 at 5:00 pm MT. Applications submitted after this time will not be considered.
The ability to live in park housing during field season and to travel out-of-state for additional fieldwork is a requirement of this position and is non-negotiable. The successful candidate will be expected to acquire a CSU travel credit card.
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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