Botanical Crew Lead

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Title:

Botanical Crew Lead

Requisition Number: S02223P
Position Category:
Staff
Campus

Location:

Weber State University – Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 40
Months per year: 12
Alternate work schedule:
Field‑season schedule may include four 10‑hour days

Pay Grade: N25
Salary: FLSA Non‑Exempt

The botanical crew leader will coordinate the day‑to‑day operations of a field crew examining the ecology of invasive annual grasses as well as conduct laboratory and greenhouse work with invasive plants. Selected candidate must be able to comfortably travel and camp in remote areas.

• Associate’s degree in biology or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six months of botanical experience
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• A valid Utah Driver’s license is a condition of employment

• B.S. in botany, environmental science, biology, or a related degree.
• Experience with field botany
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Effective communication skills and problem‑solving
• Ability to work collaboratively

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present).

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin February 6, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.