The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), are recruiting three (3) Seed Collection Crew Members to conduct seed collecting and ecological restoration activities throughout the Columbia Plateau Ecoregion on Department of Interior (DOI) lands and some coordinating areas including Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) lands.

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species suitable for collection;


• Mapping of populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features using tablets, handheld devices, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI apps such as FieldMaps and Survey 123;


• Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal seed collection times;


• Collecting seed from plant populations for both operational and conservation collections in accordance with the Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;


• Processing and shipping seed following standard industry procedure; 


• Collecting herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping in accordance with the SOS Technical Protocol;


• Recording data electronically and via paper data forms, entering and editing data related to restoration activities;


• Photographing collection sites and plants;


• Maintaining and regularly conducting inventory of field gear;


• Daily and monthly vehicle checks;


• Driving a truck for up to five hours a day;


• Traveling in a truck for up to ten hours a day;


• Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;


• Assisting with species survey work, as needed; 


• Providing support for arid land restoration projects;


• Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program improvements, priorities, and future projects; and


• Participating in training provided by GBI, DOI agencies, and community partners.

 

Timeline: 

• Starting June 1st, 2026; 18 wks; and


• Full time (40 hours/week).

 

Location:

Wenatchee, WA: The seed collection technicians will be based near Wenatchee, WA and will scout and collect seed from plant populations in the Columbia Plateau Ecoregion of Washington, spanning state and federal public lands.



 

Compensation and Benefits:  

Compensation: $21/hr with overtime at 1.5x hourly rate;

Benefits:

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance;


• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost; and


• Access to Pro Deals such as Outdoor Prolink and Black Diamond.

Camping Per Diem: $35/day (when applicable).

Additional Benefits:

• Training provided; 


• SOS Seeds Collection and Protocol Training;


• Wilderness First Aid Training and Certification;


• Defensive Driver's Training (eligible for discounts on your personal vehicle insurance);


• Report writing;


• Technical skills trainings; and


• Opportunity to network with GBI and federal partners for career advancement.