Immediate Hires – Wildlife Monitoring Technician – Birds

Iowa State University is hiring Wildlife Monitoring Technicians specializing in birds to support the Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring program. The role involves fieldwork across Iowa, conducting surveys and data collection on various wildlife species. The positions are temporary, full-time, starting ASAP until October 17, 2025, with a salary of $14-18 per hour based on qualifications. Significant travel during the workday is required.
Wildlife monitoring technicians, bird specialist (2) are needed to help with Iowa’s Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring (MSIM) program. Applicants will work as part of a research and monitoring team to collect information on birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and mussels on public lands throughout Iowa for the 20th field season of MSIM. Field work for all positions will be conducted throughout the state of Iowa with significant travel during the workday. Specific job duties include (but are not limited to) bird point count surveys using visual and auditory cues, conducting surveys and handling butterflies, identifying and measuring plant species, data entry, and assisting with other tasks as needed. Positions are temporary, full-time (maximum of 40 hours/week) starting ASAP and ending October 17th, 2025, with potential for earlier end date. Salary is $14-18/hr dependent upon qualifications and relevant experience. No overtime will be provided. Vehicles w...