The Lighting Project Technician will work as part of our lighting team to implement sea turtle lighting retrofits and lighting surveys and assist with educational presentations, workshops, and other outreach initiatives to help further reduce lighting impacts on adult and hatchling sea turtle. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting day and night evaluations at beachfront properties in Florida;
• Developing wildlife lighting plans;
• Compiling grant agreements with participating properties;
• Communicating with property representatives, lighting industry professionals, and local government officials;
• Guiding assigned properties through all phases of the retrofit process.
• Collecting field data during lighting surveys using established methodologies and assist with data management and analysis;
• Participating in educational presentations and lighting workshops developed for code enforcement officers, building officials, and lighting professionals;
• Supporting ongoing lighting outreach initiatives through information gathering, cold-calling, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with conservation partners.
• Planning travel logistics, tracking the progression of multiple projects in various stages, data entry, and assisting with data analysis and reporting efforts.

Training will be made available to the right candidate to boost knowledge about wildlife lighting. The Lighting Project Technician will work under the Lighting Program Manager. The position is based in our office in Gainesville, FL.

Travel Requirements

• Low to moderate travel required: 2 to 5 days monthly
• Occasional nights and infrequent weekends

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in wildlife conservation, environmental science, biology, or similar field
• US citizenship is required
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to simultaneously handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Motivated with an ability to work closely on a team, learn new skills, and follow leadership directives
• Skilled with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and familiar with ArcGIS software
• Passionate about the conservation of threatened and endangered species
• Comfortable speaking in front of various audiences and group sizes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary is $43,000 to $45,000 annually
• Fully paid employee health and dental insurance
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation days
• Generous retirement plan initiated after 12 months of employment
• Work in a flexible, yet highly motivated non-profit environment with a close-knit team of professionals

Applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected. A start date in Spring 2026 is preferred. Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to the Lighting Program Manager at rachel@conserveturtles.org