COASTAL MARSH BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) needed
May 1st through July 15th for research on coastal
marsh bird ecology in New Jersey. Duties include
conducting point count surveys in coastal areas
of Northern NJ, including the NJ Meadowlands and
Raritan Bay, using distance sampling
methodologies. Duties may also include data
entry, data analysis and assistance with other
projects. Point count experience, the ability to
identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and
sound and willingness to conduct surveys by canoe
or kayak required. Proficiency with range
finders, and knowledge of MS Excel and ArcGIS
preferred. Applicants must be able to work
independently, and be willing to work in
occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Salary
$1,800 - $2,200 per month, depending on
experience. Must have own vehicle. Housing and
reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter
of interest, resume, and three references by
March 15th to Kristin Munafo, New Jersey Audubon,
Wattles Stewardship Center, 1024 Anderson Road,
Port Murray, NJ 07865,
<mailto:%[email protected]>[email protected].
SHRUB-SCRUB BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed May
1st through August 15th for research on
shrub/scrub bird ecology in northern New Jersey.
Duties include conducting point count surveys in
the NJ Highlands using distance sampling
methodologies, vegetation sampling, data entry
and some data analysis. Point count experience
and the ability to identify birds of the eastern
U.S. by sight and sound required. Proficiency
with GPS and range finders required, and
knowledge of MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred.
Applicants must be able to work independently,
and be willing to work in occasionally hot and
buggy conditions and potential rough terrain.
Salary $1,800 - $2,200 per month, depending on
experience. Must have own vehicle. Housing and
reimbursement for gas will be provided. Send
cover letter of interest, resume, and three
references by March 15th to Kristin Munafo, New
Jersey Audubon, Wattles Stewardship Center, 1024
Anderson Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865,
<mailto:%[email protected]>[email protected].
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René Buccinna
Admin. Asst., Research and Education
NJ Audubon
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Phone: (609) 861-1608 ext.13
