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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
SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 16 April
through 30 June for ongoing research on shorebird
migration ecology along New Jersey's Delaware Bay
shore. Delaware Bay is recognized as an
internationally important staging area for
shorebirds during spring migration. Duties
include extracting birds from mist-nets, banding,
weighing and measuring birds, recording data,
point counts, surveying for color-banded birds,
and data entry. Mist-netting and bird banding
experience necessary. Ability to identify
shorebirds of the eastern U. S., color-band
resighting experience, and proficiency with MS
Excel or Access preferred. Applicants must be
able to work independently or as part of a team
and work irregular hours, in occasionally hot and
buggy conditions. Must be able to move materials
and lift 25 lbs as needed. Start date can be
flexible. Salary $1800-2200/month depending on
experience. Must have own vehicle. Housing and
reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter
of interest, resume, and three references by 15
February to René Buccinna, NJ Audubon, Cape May
Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May
Court House, NJ 08210,
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
