SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (3) 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,
possibly work long hours or six days/week, in
occasionally hot and buggy conditions. 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 to René Buccinna, NJ
Audubon, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47
North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210,
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Applications accepted until 1 March, or until
positions are filled. NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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,
nest searching, vegetation sampling, data entry
and some data analysis. Point count experience,
the ability to identify birds of the eastern U.S.
by sight and sound, and proficiency with GPS and
range finders required; nest searching experience
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 mileage reimbursement
will be provided. Send cover letter of interest,
resume, and contact information for three
references by March 1st to Kristin Munafo, New
Jersey Audubon, Wattles Stewardship Center, 1024
Anderson Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865,
<mailto:%[email protected]> [email protected].
Thank you. Let me know if you have any questions.
René
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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
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