Ecology Assistant

2. Land, Freshwater & Biodiversity
Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States
Posted 3 days ago

Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission

Position Overview

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026

Salary: $63,880 – $87,525 Annually

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, or related field

Experience Required: At least one year in ecological fieldwork

Description

Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission manages over 4,000 acres of conservation land, supporting ecological restoration, habitat management, and public access across Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

The Ecology Assistant supports environmental surveys and restoration grazing programs while contributing to data collection, analysis, and mapping. This role combines fieldwork, supervision of interns, and ecological monitoring to support conservation management and restoration efforts across diverse landscapes.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental surveys including avian and vegetation assessments
Support restoration grazing programs and livestock management activities
Supervise and coordinate field activities of seasonal ecology interns
Collect, synthesize, and analyze ecological data from fieldwork
Produce maps and spatial analyses using GIS tools
Support site-level and landscape-level ecological monitoring
Assist with scientific reporting and documentation
Work collaboratively with ecologist and livestock manager on conservation projects
Perform fieldwork in physically demanding outdoor conditions
Maintain organized data records and ensure data quality

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, wildlife biology, or related field
At least one year of ecological fieldwork experience
Experience conducting avian and vegetation surveys
Strong organizational and data management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in field settings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience identifying birds by sight and sound
Experience using plant identification keys
Knowledge of entomology and ecological field methods
Experience with ArcGIS Pro and RStudio
Experience in scientific writing
Experience with livestock management or restoration grazing techniques

Additional Notes

Location: Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time position, 40 hours per week
Health insurance benefits provided
Housing available with minimal caretaking responsibilities

How to Apply

Complete an application through the employer’s portal and submit a resume, cover letter, and three references at https://www.mvlandbank.com/notices/employment-opportunities.

To apply for this job please visit www.mvlandbank.com.

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SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – No. 131 April 2026

Welcome to the April issue of SEVENSEAS. This month, we travel to Tenerife, where Europe’s first Whale Heritage Site opens a deeper look at the Atlantic’s most contested marine corridors, the threats facing the Teno-Rasca sanctuary, and the pilot whale communities whose futures hang in the balance; a seven-day itinerary and a practical guide to the island’s water quality crisis round out the coverage. From Trinidad, Katrina Khan-Roberts explores how a mermaid named Mertrina can reconnect island communities with the sea. In Ghana, West Africa’s first diving bootcamp is training a new generation of coral guards. Dr. Narissa Bax explains how Antarctic blue carbon is reshaping the climate conversation, while a URI study questions the long-term promise of marine carbon removal. On the high seas, the shadow fleet of aging tankers has crossed into geopolitical flashpoint. You’ll also find coverage of UNESCO’s Cryospheric Sciences decade, the Seaworthy Collective’s latest BlueTech cohort, and coral restoration in Accra.

Tenerife’s Whale Sanctuary and Why Teno-Rasca Matters

Europe’s first Whale Heritage Site hosts 28 cetacean species year-round, but wastewater failures, coastal development, and a contested port project now threaten the Atlantic’s most protected marine corridor. [Read more]

A Nature Traveller’s Guide to Tenerife, Seven Days Deep

Beyond the resort strip: ancient laurel forests, volcanic calderas, cave villages, and dragon trees across a seven-day itinerary through one of Europe’s most ecologically varied islands. [Read more]

Is the Water Safe? Tenerife Beach Quality in 2026

EU legal action, criminal charges, and an 81 million euro cleanup plan follow years of wastewater failures across the island. A practical guide to where swimming is safe and where caution is warranted. [Read more]

What Tenerife’s Fish Are Telling Us About Ocean Health

Four hundred fish species, resident pilot whales, and migrating bluefin tuna share waters where reef habitats and seagrass meadows are declining. The signals from the sea are mixed, and worth reading closely. [Read more]

Tenerife: Into the Habitat of Pilot Whales, Seen Up Close

Resident pilot whale pods thrive year-round in Tenerife’s deep underwater canyons, their matriarchal societies holding knowledge passed across generations. A reflection on coexistence, awareness, and what the sea asks of us. [Read more]

Small Islands and the Currents of Change in the Caribbean

From a childhood watching Trinidad’s shoreline transform to creating Mertrina the mermaid, Katrina Khan-Roberts explores how storytelling and imagination can reconnect island communities with the sea. [Read more]

How Ghana Is Training the Next Generation of Coral Guards

Scuba diver exploring a coral reef alongside marine life, illustrating hands-on ocean conservation efforts like those led by Coral Reefstoration Ghana

In Accra, two conservationists founded Coral Reefstoration Ghana and launched The Dive Lab, West Africa’s first diving and underwater media bootcamp for marine biology students. [Read more]

Carbon and Nutrient Cycles Overlooked in Marine CDR Plans

Schematic diagram of carbon and phosphorus cycling in the ocean after enhanced surface productivity, showing rapid carbon remineralization returning to the surface while phosphorus sinks deeper for longer sequestration, with a research vessel adding nutrients to trigger a phytoplankton bloom

A URI study reveals that carbon and phosphorus cycle through the ocean on different timescales, creating a “productivity hangover” that may cause marine carbon removal strategies to overestimate their long-term impact. [Read more]

Celebrating World Glaciers and Water Days Through Art

UNESCO launched the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences in Paris, while five side events across the U.S. connected glacier research, maritime heritage, and artistic expression at museums from Maryland to New York. [Read more]

Antarctica’s Hidden Carbon Sink and the Science of Blue

Massive tabular iceberg rising from the dark waters of the Southern Ocean, representing the Antarctic ecosystems at the center of blue carbon research

Polar marine ecologist Dr. Narissa Bax explains how phytoplankton and deep-sea organisms in the Southern Ocean are reshaping the climate conversation around Antarctic blue carbon. [Read more]

The Shadow Fleet: From Environmental Threat to Flashpoint

Large red oil tanker navigating through open waters under heavy clouds, representing the environmental risks posed by aging shadow fleet vessels operating outside international maritime safety systems

Over 340 aging tankers now operate outside international safety standards, as military seizures, naval escorts, and flag-switching transform a maritime environmental crisis into a contest between world powers. [Read more]

Seaworthy Collective Launches Its Seventh Startup Cohort

Seaworthy Collective Cohort 7 startups selected for The Continuum Ocean Enterprise Studio and Incubator 2026

Seven new BlueTech startups join the NOAA-backed Continuum program, building AI and data-driven solutions for ocean mapping, water quality monitoring, fisheries health, and the growing blue economy. [Read more]

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