Individual Placement - Estuary Habitat Monitoring Member
Student Conservation Association · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Staatsburg, New York, United States
- Full-time
- $500–$500 per week
Member of the Estuary Habitat Monitoring program, conducting field data collection, monitoring, and analysis for the Hudson River Estuary.
Compensation
Compensation (weekly living allowance): $500/week
Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection of marsh surface elevation and stability data from Hudson River tidal marshes using surveying equipment
- Assist in the collection of tidal wetland plant community data, including percent cover, stem counts, and species identification
- Assist in the collection of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) habitat data, including percent cover, species identification, and other environmental characteristics
- Assist in monitoring ecotone shifts within tidal marsh habitats using field tape measurers, plant identification, and recording environmental characteristics
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of new research and monitoring projects within the Hudson River Estuary, including calibration and deployment of sensors or equipment, maintenance, data retrieval, and analysis
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies, biology, geology, or related fields