The Savanna Institute
The Savanna Institute invites applications for a Summer Research Assistant to help with research and field work in agroforestry systems. Most work will occur in and around Spring Green, WI.
Hours: 30-40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
Location: Madison, WI; Spring Green, WI; or surrounding region
Start Date: May – early June (exact date negotiable)
Salary: $18/hr
- This position reports to the Cropping Systems Scientist
- This position is not eligible for the Institute’s benefits package
About Savanna Institute
Founded in 2013, the Savanna Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with farmers and scientists to lay the groundwork for widespread agroforestry adoption in the Midwest US. Inspired by the native savanna ecosystems that once covered much of this region, the Savanna Institute conducts research, education, and outreach to support the growth of diverse, perennial agroecosystems.
We seek applicants who share our passion for ecological and equitable agriculture as a nature-based climate solution and who are motivated to widen the circle of who has the opportunity to inform, support, and benefit from its development.