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Employment
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Term Field Crew Archaeological Technician
Full Position Announcement (pdf)
Application review begins April 30, 2018. Position open until filled.
Sierra Institute is seeking a motivated individual to fill the term position of Archaeological Technician. This is a non-supervisory, full-time, six-month position with Lassen Volcanic National Park (LVNP) and Sierra Institute staff. Successful candidates must meet the minimum Secretary of Interior Qualified Archaeologist requirements. The position will be responsible for assisting LVNP’s cultural resource program with National Historic Preservation Act and Archeological Resource Protection Act implementation and compliance. The candidate will work on survey projects in LVNP. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed to fulfill project work associated with our funding source. Housing is available for a fee in Mineral, California.
Summer Field Crew Leader
Full Position Announcement (pfd)
Deadline to apply is Friday, May 18th.
Spend the summer in the forests of the northern Sierra while honing forestry skills in the Lassen National Forest. The selected applicant will lead and supervise a five-member crew to mark trees for management of vegetation on the Lassen National Forest in California. Crew leader will be expected to camp in the field while working four, ten hour days, Monday-Thursday. Position is open until filled, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
Summer Field Crew Member
Full Position Announcement (pdf)
Deadline to apply is Friday, May 18th.
Spend the summer in the forests of the northern Sierra while honing forestry skills in the Lassen National Forest. The selected applicants will work as part of a six-member crew to mark trees for management of vegetation on the Lassen National Forest in California. Crew members will be expected to camp in the field while working four, ten hour days, Monday-Thursday.
Internships
There are no internships available at this time. Check back in Fall of 2018.
Fellowships
For openings in our Sierra Fellows Program, please see the Apply to Be A Fellow page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Sierra Institute can always use volunteers for events and projects. If you are interested in volunteering for our organization, please contact us at info@sierrainstitute.us or 530.284.1022. You’ll be glad you volunteered and so will we!