JOB
TITLE: Coatue Shorebird Monitor/Ranger
The
Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. (www.nantucketconservation.org) is
seeking a motivated, independent,
enthusiastic, and self-reliant Shorebird Monitor/Ranger to reside and work on
its Coatue and Haulover barrier beach properties. The Coatue Shorebird
Monitor/Ranger will monitor and protect rare beach-nesting shorebirds, patrol
the properties, and interact positively and professionally with visitors.
Previous shorebird monitoring and nest
searching experience is required for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Reside in and maintain the Foundation’s Coatue Ranger Station during
the summer season (May 15 through August 30).
* Conduct daily patrols of the Foundation’s Coatue and Haulover barrier
beach properties. Interact in a positive and professional manner with property
visitors and provide information and assistance as needed. Communicate
regularly with the Foundation’s Properties Maintenance Department staff
regarding issues encountered.
* Locate and monitor nesting piping plovers, least terns, and American
oystercatchers on the refuge. Install and maintain fencing, signs, and vehicle
closures to comply with state and federal nesting shorebird protection
regulations, as directed.
* Observe breeding activities, hatching, and fledging of piping
plovers, least terns, and American oystercatchers. Accurately record sightings
of color-banded birds. Maintain neat and detailed data sheets containing
information on the identity and productivity of individual pairs monitored,
protection measures taken, observed evidence of predation events, and other
limiting factors.
* Coordinate shorebird monitoring responsibilities with Science and
Stewardship Department staff. Report observations at regularly scheduled
shorebird monitor meetings with local partner organizations.
* Remove trash and maintain roads, trails, and infrastructure as
needed.
* Maintain daily records of recreational activities occurring on the
property.
* Conduct basic maintenance of equipment, 4WD truck, ATV, and tools
provided.
* Assist scientific investigators working on the properties when
necessary.
* Other such duties as may be required.
HOURS:
* Employee must agree to work full-time from May 15th through August
30th.
* Full-time residence in the Coatue Ranger station on the refuge
property is required.
* Job duties are generally conducted during a five day work week,
including Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and two additional weekdays.
* Work on the Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday weekends are
mandatory, including the evening(s) of scheduled fireworks displays.
WAGE:
Compensation
is based on 40 hours per week; hourly wage is commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:
Workman’s
Compensation Insurance is provided. Medical Insurance, Unemployment Insurance,
paid holidays, and paid sick days are not available to seasonal employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* A valid driver’s license is required.
* Previous shorebird monitoring and nest searching experience is
required for this position.
* Strong preference will be given to applicants with demonstrable
experience in property and equipment maintenance, driving 4WD trucks and ATVs
in soft sand, use of hand tools and machinery, and environmental education.
* Neat handwriting and good data recording and organizational skills
are essential.
* Ability to deal effectively with the public is critical. Personality
attributes should include being friendly, courteous, non-confrontational, and
presentable.
* Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies, or
other related area is preferred.
REMARKS:
* This is a field intensive position and applicants must be able to
tolerate adverse environmental conditions. Field work regularly requires hiking
extensive distances in soft sand while hauling and installing heavy fencing and
signs. Work during inclement weather conditions and exposure to poison ivy and
biting insects (including mosquitoes and deer ticks) is possible.
* Living accommodations at the Coatue Ranger Station are isolated and
primitive (no electricity, no running water, no shower, portable toilet).
Water, supplies, and equipment must be portaged to the Ranger Station in the
4WD truck provided by the Foundation. Mosquitoes, green head flies, and
no-see-ums can be plentiful at certain times during the season. Poison ivy is
locally abundant.
* Nantucket has a high incidence of tick-borne diseases. Field work
associated with this position often requires traversing habitats where ticks
may be present.
* The Ranger Station is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, and
several lamps powered by propane. A cellular phone is provided for work-related
use.
* Facilities for shopping, mail, laundry, etc. are all located in
Nantucket town, an approximate 1 hour drive away. These errands must be taken
care of during non-work hours.
LOCATION:
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation is a private,
nonprofit land trust that owns and manages 8,900 acres of conservation property
located on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts (approximately 33 miles south of
Cape Cod). The Foundation’s Coatue and Haulover properties are remote barrier
beach refuge areas located in the northeastern portion of the island. For more
information on our properties, mission, and projects please see the
Foundation’s website (www.nantucketconservation.org).
APPLICATION:
Application deadline is Friday January 17, 2014 by 5pm. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis.
For a
complete application, please submit ONE
DOCUMENT which includes a cover letter, resume, contact information for
three professional references.
All
applications must be submitted online at:
http://www.smartrecruiters.com/NantucketConservationFoundation
· On the application page, click the “I'm
Interested” button.
· On the popup window - click “Apply with Resume”
· When prompted to upload your Resume - please
upload ONE DOCUMENT containing a cover letter, resume, and contact
information for three professional references.
CONTACT:
Karen C. Beattie, Science and Stewardship Department Manager:
[email protected]
