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Coastal Waterbird Field Assistant I
Location: Multiple locations Mid-May to mid-August 2013 Multiple positions based at:
- Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites on Cape Cod),
- South Beach, Chatham MA (*note this position requires living in a remote camp setting on a barrier beach),
Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Field Assistant I positions to conduct research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources. Responsibilities include 1) collect biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds including abundance and distribution of target species, 3) accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 3) assist with sanctuary-based coastal waterbird work throughout the region, 4) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, 5) assist in compilation of data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities. Qualifications: Applicants should be working toward a B.S. or B.A. in environmental science or related field, or equivalent experience. Prior experience in avian field research and management preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-May through mid-August. Rate of payment is $9.50-$11.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp To inquire about this position:
Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to coastalbirdjobs@massaudubon.org . In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2013.
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Coastal Waterbird Field Assistant II
Location: Multiple locations Mid-May to mid-August 2013 Multiple positions based at:
- Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites on Cape Cod),
- Nantucket
- South Beach, Chatham (*note this position requires living in a remote camp setting on a barrier beach)
Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Field Assistant II positions to conduct research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources. Responsibilities include 1) collect biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds including abundance and distribution of target species, 3) accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 3) assist with sanctuary-based Coastal Waterbird Program staff throughout the region, 4) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, 5) assist in compilation of data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities, 6) conduct research on special projects as directed. Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, as well as 3 months previous field experience. Prior experience in avian field research and management strongly preferred. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research or management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-May through mid-August. Rate of payment is $11.50-$12.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp. To inquire about this position:
Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to coastalbirdjobs@massaudubon.org . In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2013.
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Coastal Waterbird Field Assistant III
Location: Multiple locations Mid-April to mid-August 2013 Multiple positions based at:
- Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites in Boston and Cape Cod),
- North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield MA (covering field sites Cohasset to Plymouth),
- Nantucket
- South Beach, Chatham (*note this position requires living in a remote camp setting on a barrier beach)
Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Field Assistant III positions to train and supervise staff and volunteers in conducting research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources. Responsibilities include 1) supervise field crew (field assistants and volunteers) to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 2) train and supervise field assistants and volunteers in collection and management of biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds, 3) accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 3) assist with sanctuary-based Coastal Waterbird Program staff throughout the region, 4) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, 5) compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities, 6) supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed. Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience, as well as 3-6 months previous supervisory experience. Three to six months prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, able to lift approximately 40 lb, and walk extended distances on beaches and other terrain. Employee must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-April through mid-August. Rate of payment is $12.00-$13.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp To inquire about this position:
Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to coastalbirdjobs@massaudubon.org . In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2013.
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Coastal Waterbird Field Coordinator
Location: Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites throughout southeastern Massachusetts) Mid-March to mid-September 2013
The Coastal Waterbird Program of Mass Audubon is seeking seasonal Field Coordinators to train and supervise staff and volunteers in conducting research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources, and to coordinate field crews. Responsibilities include 1) coordinate field crews (field assistants and volunteers) to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 2) train and supervise field crews in collection and management of biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds, and in accomplishment of education objectives, 3) coordinate and assist with sanctuary-based Coastal Waterbird Program staff throughout the region, 5) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, and 6) coordinate and compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities, 7) supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience, as well as 6-12 months previous supervisory and field coordination experience. Six-twelve months prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, able to lift approximately 40 lb., and walk extended distances on beaches and other terrain. Employee must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-March through mid-September. Rate of payment is $13.00-$14.50/hour depending on experience with the possibility of extension depending on funding. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp. To inquire about this position:
Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to coastalbirdjobs@massaudubon.org . In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2013.
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Coastal Waterbird Field Traineeship
Location: Multiple locations Multiple positions based at:
- Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable, MA (covering field sites throughout southeastern Massachusetts)
- South Beach, Chatham MA (*note this position requires living in a remote camp setting on a barrier beach)
- North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield MA (covering field sites Cohasset to Plymouth)
The Coastal Waterbird Program at Mass Audubon is seeking to enroll shorebird monitoring trainees to gain experience and skills in endangered species management, coastal nesting bird ecology, field research and environmental education. Trainees will be mentored by Mass Audubon staff in the monitoring and management of Piping Plovers, Least and Common Terns, and American Oystercatchers. Activities will include construction and maintenance of protective fencing, wildlife tracking, educating the public about endangered species conservation and research. Trainees will be assigned to from 1-6 sites, where they will have the opportunity to experience a variety of coastal habitats.Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a strong interest in wildlife management and conservation biology. Applicants should have good communication (oral, written) skills, be in good physical condition, be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career/degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, biology, or related field, however all are encouraged to apply. For more information: www.massaudubon.org/cwp
Benefits: This is an unpaid traineeship. Commitment: A minimum of 10 weeks (including some weekends and the 4th of July holiday), beginning no later than May 31, 2013. Trainees should expect to commit to a maximum of 35 hours per week. To inquire about this position:
Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to coastalbirdjobs@massaudubon.org . In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2013.
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