NY Seasonal Field Technician

About Trout Unlimited 

Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide.  These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country.  Trout Unlimited brings people together across the country to be champions for their rivers and help make our water cleaner, our communities healthier and our fisheries stronger. Trout Unlimited recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. 

Position Summary 

The Field Technician/Outreach Coordinator will play a unique and exciting role on Trout Unlimited’s 2026 seasonal field team in New York. This position will allow the individual to work in data collection and watershed monitoring, along with landowner outreach and community engagement. Trout Unlimited has developed a set of priority waters where we will continue to focus on  habitat improvement work across New York, in watersheds where we are simultaneously pursuing policy improvements that advance our mission.  This position will be directed by field and engagement staff in TU's Eastern Conservation division. In addition to hands-on field work, management will allow space for the individual to use their creative voice to help raise a stronger awareness and appreciation for wild and native trout and salmon conservation in New York.   

Compensation 

The position pay is $19 per hour. TU will compensate for mileage from each day’s designated start/end location, when applicable. Travel to and from the daily start/end location will not be included in the reimbursement strategy. This is a non supervisory position. 

How To Apply 

Please complete the online application through Paylocity. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

 Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist with watershed monitoring activities and data collection including stream geomorphology, water temperature, habitat, and fish population assessments
• Complete culvert assessments across multiple watersheds in New York following the National Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NACC) protocol
• Assist with in-stream habitat restoration projects – including low-tech process-based restoration using hand tools
• Work with Northeast Engagement Manager to create high quality media and creative narratives in support of TU conservation projects and community events
• Represent TU in community initiatives and at events that support our mission and vision

Qualifications 

• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing data and field equipment 
• Valid driver’s license and a personal automobile are required
• A desire to learn about stream ecology and watershed science
• Willingness to work long days in outdoor field conditions
• Demonstrated team building skills; strong team ethics
• Photography/videography/media editing skills
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Experience and interest in creating social media and blog content 
• Passion for river and salmon/trout conservation