INTERPRETIVE NATURALISTS (2) for fall migration
monitoring project at New Jersey Audubons Cape
May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Sep. 1 - Oct.
31. Cape May is renowned as one of the world's
great hot spots for bird migration. Successful
applicants will work at the Cape May
Hawkwatch. Duties include teaching visitors
bird identification and natural history, offering
general assistance, conducting workshops, and
assisting counter when needed. Applicants should
have experience interacting with the public and
excellent interpersonal skills. Familiarity with
bird migration and experience identifying birds,
especially raptors, is preferred. All applicants
must have their own vehicles and a valid, clean
drivers license. Salary for positions
$900/month; housing and reimbursement for gas is
provided. Send cover letter indicating position
of interest, resume outlining relevant
experience, and three references (including email
addresses and phone numbers) to MIKE CREWE, Cape
May Bird Observatory, PO Box 3, 701 East Lake
Drive, Cape May Point, NJ 08212 or email:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Application deadline July 15, 2014.
GEORGE MYERS FIELD NATURALIST (1) for a variety
of education, research and conservation projects
at New Jersey Audubons Cape May Bird
Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Sep. 1 - Oct. 31. Cape
May is renowned as one of the world's great hot
spots for bird migration. This position is named
in honor of the late George Myers, a talented
CMBO Associate Naturalist, and is funded by an
endowment established in his honor. Will work at
a variety of field sites with office space at the
CMBO Northwood Center. Will work as an
interpretive naturalist associated with a variety
of the Observatorys projects, including
migration counts, interpretive walks, birding
workshops, publications, exhibits and web site.
Applicants should have experience interacting
with the public and excellent interpersonal
skills. Familiarity with bird migration and
experience identifying birds as well as some
knowledge of other natural history is preferred,
but much learning on the job is possible.
Bachelors degree in wildlife biology, ecology,
environmental science or similar field preferred.
All applicants must have their own vehicles and a
valid, clean drivers license unless other
arrangements are made prior to employment.
Salary: $1200/month; housing and reimbursement
for gas provided. Send cover letter indicating
position of interest, resume outlining relevant
experience, and three references (including email
addresses and phone numbers) to MIKE CREWE, Cape
May Bird Observatory, PO Box 3, 701 East Lake
Drive, Cape May Point, NJ 08212 or email:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Application deadline July 15, 2014.
TECHNICIAN (1) to assist with ongoing Monarch
butterfly migration project at New Jersey
Audubons Cape May Bird Observatory, Sep. 1 -
Oct. 31. Duties include daily road censuses of
migrating Monarchs, tagging, data entry, and
educating the public about the project and
Monarch biology. Successful applicant will be
expected to work irregular hours during peak
Monarch flights. Careful data collecting and
entry skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
a must; familiarity with insect ecology and
migration a plus but not required. Must have own
vehicle, and a valid, clean drivers license.
Salary $900/month; housing and reimbursement for
gas provided. Send cover letter indicating
position of interest, resume outlining relevant
experience, and three references (including email
addresses and phone numbers) to MIKE CREWE, Cape
May Bird Observatory, PO Box 3, 701 East Lake
Drive, Cape May Point, NJ 08212 or email:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Application deadline July 15, 2014.
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René Buccinna, Admin. Asst.
NJ Audubon Center for Research & Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-1608 x13 (609) 861-1651 Fx
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
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