Channel Islands Restoration is a non-profit organization that restores habitat in sensitive and unique natural areas on the California Channel Islands and adjacent mainland. We help protect rare and endangered native plant and animal species by restoring the natural habitat they depend on for survival. We help educate a variety of groups about the value of native habitat and how to protect it.  We recruit volunteers and help identify and develop public and private funding sources for habitat restoration programs.

TITLE: Restoration Field Assistant

POSITION TERM: Temporary position (with growth opportunities) September though November

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 5

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

SUMMARY: Primarily this person assists in eradication of giant reed (Arundo donax) from several creek locations in the Santa Barbara and Ventura County mainland and assists with the planting of native species.  This is an introductory position which offers opportunities for growth and experience in native plant restoration work on the Channel Islands and various mainland locations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work as part of a team to remove cut Arundo canes and haul them to nearby disposal site.

2. Prepare Arundo for herbicide treatment by bundling and tying Arundo canes and/or pruning native vegetation.

3. Gather native willow cuttings and plant them as part of a bank stabilization program.

4. Install and help maintain nursery grown native plants.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must:

• Be physically fit, driven and able withstand physical exertion in a fast moving work environment.
• Have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, ability to work long hours, ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Possess good balance and be able to walk on uneven terrain through heavy vegetation and work on steep hillsides. 
• Be willing to work around poison oak and stinging nettle
• Be willing to wear appropriate safety gear such as coveralls, hiking boots, gloves, and goggles.
• Be careful, conscientious and pay attention to detail, have a great work ethic, work efficiently, enthusiastic, and be willing to follow direction.

Experience: an ideal candidate will have environmental restoration experience or experience with horticultural/landscaping or gardening.

Technical skills: Knowledge of the basic use of hand tools needed. Familiarity with invasive plant species desired.

Salary level: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

Submit cover letter of intent to apply (limit one page), and a résumé (limit two pages) via email. The most qualified candidates may be invited to interview. Further details can be provided by contacting:

Ken Owen, Executive Director, Channel Islands Restoration. P.O. Box 91414.  Santa Barbara, CA 93190.  (805) 448-5726.  islands@rain.org.

More information on Channel Islands Restoration can be found on our web page at: www.channelislandsrestoration.com/jobs.

Channel Islands Restoration is an " at will" employer offering equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or disability (within the physical parameters defined in the position description and those associated with remote work locations). Any offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.