Subterranean Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Bat Conservation International

Subterranean Technician

Yuma, AZ

SUPERVISOR :

Subterranean Specialist : Sarah Marquez

KEY RELATIONSHIPS :

Subterranean Team, Habitat Protection & Restoration Program (HP&R) in the Conservation Department

FLSA STATUS : Seasonal; Non-Exempt

RATE :

$20 / hour (plus overtime pay)

CLOSING DATE :

November 7, 2025 (or until filled)

POSITION START DATE :

January 20, 2026

LOCATION : Yuma, AZ

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks 3-4 seasonal Subterranean Technicians to join BCI’s Conservation Department. This position will be based in Kofa National Wildlife Refuge for a 12-week season, starting January 20, 2025, with the possibility of extension. The Subterranean Technicians will work as part of the Subterranean Team in the Habitat Protection & Restoration Program.

This position requires an experienced, highly motivated individual willing and able to conduct field work above and below ground safely, efficiently, and professionally in a variety of environments on lands managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The successful candidate will perform a variety of conservation activities that benefit bats and other wildlife that depend on subterranean habitat, with a primary focus on conducting surface inventory of abandoned mine lands (AML). AML inventory will occur in partnership with the USFWS to document all AML openings within the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Time permitting the season may also include project work at other sites as well as conducting internal surveys in abandoned mines to assess subterranean habitat quality and determine bat and other wildlife uses of these underground features.

Additionally, this position may assist with project management duties including report writing, data and photo management, and other pre- and post-fieldwork tasks. On-the-job training will occur and opportunities for additional safety / medical certifications may be available.

Work Schedule :

This is a seasonal, field-based position. The season will begin January 20, 2026 and is expected to last 12 weeks. Work weeks will generally be 40 hours in length, and occasional overtime pay may be incurred. Weekly and daily work schedules may vary, with potential for some workdays up to 12 hours in length. While this position is primarily field based, a small proportion of time will be spent on other duties, including gear and vehicle maintenance, data entry, and photo management.

Location :

This position will be duty stationed near Yuma, AZ with project work occurring within Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. The field project will occur in remote, desert terrain and will require operating 4wd vehicles (on paved and unmaintained roads) and hiking long distances with heavy packs (containing project gear and personal supplies). Field work will require camping during the week, and housing will be provided by BCI for the duration of the season in a shared rental house, with private bedrooms for each crew member, and communal kitchens and bathrooms. All camping gear except a sleeping bag will be provided for the season and a gear stipend will be provided to purchase personal items that will be used throughout the season. Meals for workdays will be covered by BCI and travel expenses to and from Yuma will be covered at the beginning and end of the season, contingent upon the fulfillment of job obligations.

Position Description (Major Duties) :

• Conducting Abandoned Mine Land (AML) inventory, focusing on identifying abandoned mines on the landscape and assessing hazards to human health and safety.
• Potential to conduct biological surveys that focus on assessing abandoned mines and caves for bats and other wildlife. This is done primarily using internal (underground) surveys, following standardized BCI protocols.
• Potential to assist with planning, managing, implementing, and reporting, to possibly include travel logistics, gear and vehicle maintenance, data and photo management, and communication of inventory data and results with BCI staff and project partners.

Required Candidate Qualifications :

Desired Additional Qualifications :

This job is for you if you :

To Apply :

BCI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At BCI, we believe that our strength comes from bringing together people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and that these viewpoints are critical to our mission and success. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. This commitment is at the heart of how we work – within our teams, alongside our partners, and in the communities we serve through our bat conservation efforts.

If you have 70% or more of the qualifications listed in this job announcement, we encourage you to apply.

Interested individuals should submit their resume and short personal story (1 page or less) that addresses the following :

Job announcement will be open through November 7th, 2025 or until the position is filled. Interviews will take place in late-October or in November, with a start date of January 20, 2026.

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