Individual Placement- Restoration Management at Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Position Summary The applicant will be working to assist staff of the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve with diverse projects related to estuarine and upland stewardship and conservation on and around Sapelo Island. Main projects include habitat restoration and management focused on salt marsh and maritime forest locations, assisting in the small restoration greenhouse, collecting visitor usage and impact data, and maintaining a native demonstration garden and two interpretive trails. Occasional projects will include environmental monitoring conducted around the island, both in the upland and on a small boat in the estuary. This position’s responsibilities will primarily be in outside and field environments, with occasional in-office work. Hosting Organization: Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Location: Sapelo Island, GA: Schedule: July 6, 2026 - December 18, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include assisting Reserve staff with: - Assist with monitoring and maintaining vegetation restoration sites in salt marsh and maritime forest locations; - Maintenance on two interpretive trails and in a maritime forest restoration site and a native p...