Position Information
| Position Title |
Forestry Assistant |
| Department |
Woodlands Office |
| Position Number |
0000000 |
| Hiring Range Minimum |
$15/hr |
| Hiring Range Maximum |
$20/hr |
| Location of Position |
Milan, NH |
| Advertisement Text |
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| Position Purpose |
Dartmouth College Woodlands is looking for a highly motivated individual with a Forestry background to complete a Continuous Forest Inventory project at the Second College Grant in Northern New Hampshire. The Grant has a Continuous Forestry Inventory (
CFI) program consisting of 150 permanent plots. These plots are measured periodically to help the Woodlands Office calculate growth and removals. Position is 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday; May through October 2025.
Dartmouth College Woodlands Office is responsible for the management of 40,000 acres of woodland owned by Dartmouth College. Our largest property is the Second College Grant in Northern NH. This 27,000-acre parcel has been owned and managed by the College for 210 years. The College manages the property for timber production, recreation, and research and education. |
| Required Qualifications |
- Minimum one- to two years in a forestry-related profession, or equivalent.
- Must hold a valid US or Canadian driver license and receive Dartmouth Driver Approval status.
- Must have a roadworthy insured and registered personal vehicle to perform duties of the position - work site is in a remote area.
- Must be willing to work independently in a remote location.
- Must be able to perform physically demanding field work and hike long distances over variable terrain, be comfortable navigating through the woods, and tolerate a range of weather and insect conditions.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in forestry preferred.
- Professional forestry skills preferred.
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| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Employment Category |
Temporary Full Time |
| Schedule |
May 1 through October 31, 2025
Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week |
| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries |
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| Department Contact Phone Number |
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| Department Contact for Cover Letter |
Kevin Evans, Director of Woodlands |
| Contact's Phone Number |
603-449-2049 |
| Equal Opportunity Employer |
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. |
| Background Check |
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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| Additional Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77772 |
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities |
- The Forestry Assistant is required to re-measure the 150 plots permanent plots that represent Dartmouth's Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) program. Duties include locating the plot, reestablishing plot centers, measuring all trees on the 10th acre fixed plot, and completing data entry of plot info into CFI data base.
- Assists Woodlands staff with other forestry related tasks.
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. |
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
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Dartmouth College
Feb 28, 2025