We are looking for a secondary or post-secondary student (ages 15-30) to assist with habitat restoration, species monitoring, and public outreach at the Butternut Creek Nature Reserve in Moose Creek, ON (45 minutes east of Ottawa, 30 minutes north of Cornwall). Start date is early May. It's a full-time position for 9 weeks @ $20/hour. If you enjoy working outdoors, possess excellent writing and observation skills, and have a strong interest in the natural world, this job may be for you! Experience is not necessary, but a passion for the environment, for habitat restoration, and for biodiversity and species protection is essential!

Position Responsibilities
Habitat Restoration
 Participate in on-the-ground conservation work, including tree planting, invasive species removal, and installation of nest boxes and other habitat features.

Species Monitoring
 Assist with ecological monitoring in a newly constructed wetland area, as well as grassland and forest. This includes bird counts and identification, amphibian and reptile surveys, and data collection.

Community Outreach
 Contribute to outreach initiatives such as social media updates, the development of educational materials, assistance with public presentations, and support in organizing community events related to
conservation.

Qualifications
 A strong interest in environmental protection and habitat restoration
 Computer skills necessary to enter data
 Ability to generate social media content and to write well
 Strong observation skills
 Comfort working outdoors, independently and in various weather conditions and terrains
 Attention to detail and consistency in collecting and entering data
 A willingness to familiarize themselves with species ID and counting
aps such as Merlin, E-bird, and iNaturalist

Eligibility
This position is funded through a youth employment program and is open to applicants aged 15 to 30.
We invite applicants from Indigenous backgrounds to self-identify in their application.
Job will combine remote and on-site work; reliable transportation is required.

Application Instructions
Please submit a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and any relevant experience, along with your resume to Jeanie Warnock (jeanie@butternutcreek.ca or atalante19792001@yahoo.com)
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