Field Assistant (Part-Time)

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC), in the Science division, works to transform knowledge from multiple sources and perspectives into conservation action through three focal areas:

• Applied biodiversity research that is linked to conservation action or outcomes.
• Capacity development for conservation.
• Convening and connecting of multiple audiences and actors for conservation problem-solving.

The CBC is seeking a part-time Field Assistant to assist researchers with research tasks and activities related to biodiversity conservation projects. These tasks include bibliographic and archival research, data collection (both biophysical and social data) from Museum collections and the field, and data management and analysis. These positions will focus on supporting CBC's social science research around aquatic wildlife harvesting in New York City. This work will include interacting with harvesters/fishers to understand their motivations and practices through observation, discussions, and interviews at urban fishing sites across the city.

Each Field Assistant will work up to 40 seven-hour days or an equivalent number of hours. Due to the logistics of this fieldwork, hours per week will vary. This is a term position with the majority of its workload expected to occur before June 2027.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist CBC researchers with social and biophysical data collection from Museum collections and the field, including social science fieldwork such as interview assistance and, as feasible, translation.
• Complete relevant training as needed.
• Assist with data management, data entry, data analysis, sharing and presentation in multiple settings.
• Conduct bibliographic and archival research.

The expected salary for the Field Assistant is $20/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience or college-level training in social science fieldwork.
• Familiarity with fishing or other related aquatic wildlife harvesting practices.
• Demonstrated interest in social science research focusing on the waterways of New York City and/or the wildlife harvesting/fishing practices occurring there.