Find & Apply For Forest / Conservation Technician Jobs in Kemah, Texas

Position title: Field Technician No.

positions:

Two (2)

Classification:

Full-time, temporary Term of employment: 560 hours (~September - December 2026) Pay rate: $17.00 per hour Reports to:

Conservation Stewardship Manager About Us:

The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is hiring two temporary, full-time Field Technicians to support habitat management and restoration on conserved lands throughout the Galveston Bay watershed. This role offers hands-on experience with conservation and restoration work across nearly 22,000 acres of protected land. Technicians will receive training, supervision, and feedback throughout the approximately 14-week term, with a focus on habitat restoration and native plant nursery management. Specific Duties Assist with land conservation and habitat restoration activities in coastal prairie, mixed hardwood forest, and freshwater wetland habitats, including:

Support Land Conservation and Habitat Restoration:

Assist with hands-on management activities across coastal prairie, mixed hardwood forest, and freshwater wetland habitats.

Maintain Properties and Trails:

Remove invasive species using mechanical methods and targeted herbicide applications; assist with brush clearing, fence and gate repairs, trail maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation upkeep.

Support Nursery Operations:

Collect native plant material for propagation and assist with daily operations in prairie and wetland plant nurseries.

• Assist with

Prescribed Fire:

Serve as a crew member during prescribed burns that support habitat management and ecosystem health.

Qualifications Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently
• Prior experience with outdoor field work
• Ability to work well with partners, staff, and community volunteers
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with limited supervision
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Special Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience pulling trailers and operating four-wheel-drive vehicles preferred
• Ability to work outdoors for up to eight hours in coastal conditions, including dense vegetation, biting insects, inclement weather, and typical Texas summer/fall heat
• Experience operating small equipment, such as loppers, weed eaters, and other land management tools, preferred
• Valid driver's license required To apply, email a letter of inquiry describing your interest, relevant experience, and references to rsimmons@galvbay.

org by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 14. Include the position title in the subject line. The Galveston Bay Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of its employees and constituents regardless of differences based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person