[Hiring] Forest Data Technician @Chestnut Carbon

Role Description

Forest Data Technicians primarily assist with forest cruise photo processing - the organization and digitization of photosets taken by our cruisers from the field. The Forest Data Technician will work closely with the Quality Assurance Coordinator to process data and produce deliverables under supervision from the Data Manager. This position is ideal for those with a flexible schedule, part-time or full-time students, or those seeking a secondary income.

• Must commit 5-20 hours per week.
• Comfortable with fluctuating hours (some weeks 15+ hours, some weeks 0 hours).

Qualifications

• Hold a high school degree or higher, with an interest in the environment.
• The ability to identify tree species within your region.
• Competency in the use of computers and reliable high-speed internet.
• Great written and oral communication skills and time management.
• Can take directions and work independently.
• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion with project deliverables.
• Can work effectively with team members in different time zones.

Requirements

• Part time, hourly contractor role (5-20hrs/wk).
• Remote (must live in desired region within the US).
• Starting pay ranges between $15-$18 per hour.
• Hours are seasonal and dependent on when we have cruisers in the field.
• More work is available in summer and fall, with winter being typically very slow (sometimes no work during given weeks if no field data is collected).

Benefits

• Practical experience in the rapidly growing sector of carbon credits for ecosystem services.
• Flexible hours and an open work environment.
• Proven commitment to mentoring early-career employees.
• Networking and long-term employment opportunities.