Location: This position will take place on our properties located in Jim Hogg and Kennedy counties.
Salary: Compensation is $15 per hour. This is a temporary position, not to exceed 40 hours per week, with no health or retirement benefits.
Start Date: September 1, 2025
End Date: March 31, 2026
Last Date to Apply: July 18, 2025
East Foundation is seeking 4-5 quail research technicians for the 2025-2026 field season. East Foundation Quail Research technicians will assist with:
- Quail Trapping – 30%
- Prepping trap sites, care of traps, baiting trap sites, handling trapped specimens, collecting biological data, and leg banding.
- Surveying Quail and Other Wildlife Populations – 10%
- Roadside counts, distance sampling, and helicopter surveys (if available).
- Observing and Recording Quail Hunts – 40%
- Recording hunting metrics, temporal and spatial data, biological data, engaging with hunters, and discussing research duties.
- Compiling and Organizing Field Data – 5%
- Working with Excel, ArcGIS Pro, CoveyIQ, and other software programs.
- Providing general field support for all game and non-game research projects – 10%
- Radio telemetry, supplemental feed treatments, deer captures, education events, etc.
- Collecting Hunter Harvest Data – 5%
- Collecting data and biological samples from hunting cooperators.
In addition to the duties described above, East Foundation interns can expect to assist with the education and outreach program, facility management, infrastructure, security, and service, as well as administrative processes.
Qualifications
Juniors, seniors, or graduates in Wildlife and Range Management, Natural Resources, or related degree programs are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be an honest, self-motivated person with a strong work ethic and an interest in hunting, ranching, and upland game birds. Applicants should possess strong people skills, leadership qualities, and communication abilities. This position will require working long hours in adverse conditions and lifting objects greater than 50 lbs. Applicants must be able to use software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, in addition to basic computer skills.
- Successful candidates must maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Applicants must provide personal transportation to the ranch. An East Foundation vehicle will be provided for work.
- Applicants are subjected to background checks.
To Apply
Please send the following documents to cpavlicek@eastfoundation.net with “Quail Research Technician” in the subject line:
- A 1-page statement of interest – describe your background, pertinent experiences and interests, accomplishments, and how this position will benefit you.
- Full resume – include all skills and proficiencies, volunteer experience, and/or other accomplishments.
- Three references (phone, email – contact information only).
- A copy of your current college transcript. Applicants may submit an unofficial copy.
Contact
Cindy Pavlicek, Chief of Staff
cpavlicek@eastfoundation.net
