The Nature Conservancy · 10 hours ago
Coastal Restoration Program Assistant
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
0+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking a Coastal Restoration Program Assistant to assist with scientific field sampling and data processing, ensuring projects are completed efficiently during a six-month seasonal position.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Assist the Coastal Restoration Team with scientific field sampling and data processing
Conduct field sampling surveys including video fish detection, juvenile fish beach seines, artificial reef monitoring, and water quality monitoring
Perform data processing, including conducting and interpreting statistical analyses, data visualization, report writing, and literature review
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. Driver's License, First Aid, CPR)
Preferred
Recent graduate of Biology, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Ichthyology, or related field, or equivalent
Coursework or experience with biostatistics, data analysis, and data visualization
Coursework or experience with programming languages like R or Python
Coursework or experience with GIS
Knowledge of aquatic ecosystems, fish assemblages and/or estuarine biology
Boating experience
Experience with scientific research and data entry
Experience working in a lab setting and with a microscope
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
Proven ability to deal with the general public in a friendly, outgoing, and professional manner
Benefits
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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