Department: Working Lands Conservation
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Working Lands Conservation - Logan, UT
Compensation: $20.00 / hour
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Working Lands Conservation is a small, research-based non-profit located in Logan, UT. Our goal is to bring science to collaborative partnerships working to improve land management, while supporting communities and livelihoods. Through our work, we facilitate the creation of a resilient future for the communities that work, recreate, and value working lands of the western U.S.
We are a team of field ecologists and communicators. We draw on our extensive experience designing ecological studies, collecting data, and analyzing information to understand how land management contributes to landscape health and stakeholder stewardship objectives. As importantly, we realize that trust, learning, and change happen when science is shared in conversation and as stories. We thus spend as much time building relationships as we do collecting data.
We are a partner-oriented organization. We strongly believe that partnerships of diverse stakeholders lead to innovative management ideas, and that producers are the foundational stewards of working landscapes. We work closely with producers, state agencies, federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and university researchers to fulfill our mission, share ideas, and inspire innovative management.
We’re excited to welcome a Part-Time Field Technician to join the team this summer. The role will include spending 2 weeks each month from May - August at Utah-based field sites collecting plant, water, and soil data with WLC’s scientists. We expect the Part-Time Field Technician to bring knowledge and experience specifically regarding collecting data on plants, water quality, and soils in sagebrush ecosystems from past work roles to the job. There is potential to extend the position through October 1st based on interest, fit, and funding availability.
You are a scientist at any point in your career who loves field-based research and has experience working as a technician on research projects. You are interested in western rangeland ecosystems and value diverse points of view regarding their management. You believe that coupling relationship-building with smart ecological data collection is the magic sauce that can inspire innovative stewardship of Western landscapes.
You are looking for a position where you can use your gained experience as a field technician, and expect to spend a majority of time in the field collecting data. You are detail oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and take each to completion.
You are excited about joining a small, dynamic team of scientists and communicators who are mission-driven and outcome-focused. You believe that blending academic-grade experimental design with kitchen-table relationship building roots projects in community, and leads to adaptive management with lasting impacts. You know that to thrive in a small non-profit requires nimbleness. You are flexible, are not deterred when plans change, and can draw on your problem-solving skills to move projects forward. You have superb interpersonal and communication skills through which to share your excitement with all those you work with.
You are dedicated to contributing and fostering a workplace centered on teamwork, a commitment to excellence, and mutual respect. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity, humor, enthusiasm, and optimism.
Specific Experience Requested:
We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position, lending their flair to the trajectory of the Research Assistant role. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:
Workplace: Working Lands Conservation has a dedicated office and laboratory in Logan, UT, which serves as a hub for team members. This position requires overnight travel to undertake field research in Utah and will require overnight travel 2 weeks per month.
Compensation: This position is Temporary (May 13 – August 25th), part-time, hourly ($20.00/hour). There is potential to extend this appointment pending interest, fit, and additional funding.
Application: To apply, please visit our Applicant Portal. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received on or before Thursday, April 30th, 2026 Please include a cover letter in your application materials describing your relevant experience and qualifications. We respectfully request no follow-up calls or emails.
Multiplier and WLC are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible application process for all candidates. We recognize that the traditional hiring process can create barriers. If we can support your participation in the job application or interview process by providing specific assistance or accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@multiplier.org. Requests for accommodations are confidential and will not impact your candidacy.
Working Lands Conservation is an independent operating project of the nonprofit umbrella organization, Multiplier, a nationally recognized nonprofit with a growing portfolio of innovative initiatives that conserve and protect a sustainable and resilient world (www.multiplier.org).
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