Supports hands-on habitat restoration in coastal and marine environments.

Salary Range

$35,000 – $70,000/year

Daily Pay Range

$135 –$270/day

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Associate or Bachelor’s preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Restore marshes, reefs, and dunes
  
• Operate tools, boats, and GPS equipment
  
• Collect field data and monitor vegetation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Associate or Bachelor’s preferred)
• Field experience or internships
  
• Certifications: OSHA, HAZWOPER, Boater Safety

Career Outlook

• Growing demand with sea level rise and erosion
  
• Paths to project manager or scientist roles

Typical Day

• Gear up, travel to sites, plant species, take readings
  
• Record data and maintain equipment