Bighorn Institute (www.BighornInstitute.org) is a privately-funded non-profit research and conservation organization established in 1982 and located in Palm Desert, CA. Our research is focused on the recovery of Peninsular bighorn sheep, which were federally listed as endangered in 1998. We maintain a captive herd of Peninsular bighorn on our 300 acres of land and conduct long-term field studies of free-ranging bighorn.
Job Description: A hard-working, reliable individual is needed immediately to fill a part-time Conservation Assistant position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: caring for the captive herd of bighorn sheep, frequent letter writing, data entry, field reports, newsletter articles, help with fundraisers, all aspects of office work, general cleaning and property maintenance, assist with education and outreach events including Member Hikes and possibly assist biologists with fieldwork. This position is best suited for a morning person as we start work at 6:00am.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma, reliable transportation, ability to work outside in over 100° temperatures, lift 50 lbs unassisted, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. The ideal candidate will be an avid outdoorsperson, passionate about animals, a jack or jill of all trades, have a background in or studying life sciences and have excellent communication, problem-solving, office and organizational skills. Weekend and holiday work are expected.
Salary: $20/hour
To Apply: Email a cover letter, resume including 3 professional references and the job application (in a single pdf document) to: Aimee Byard, Director of Operations, at bi@bighorninstitute.org (put Conservation Assistant Position in the subject line). Job application is on Bighorn Institute’s website below the job announcement: www.bighorninstitute.org/job-opportunities