René Buccinna Administrative Assistant NJ Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory 600 Route 47 N Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Phone: 609-400-3852 (NOTE DIRECT PHONE NUMBER) Fax: 609-861-1651 Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Connecting People with Nature since 1897
*BEACH NEST MONITORING **FIELD TECHNICIAN* needed 9 April through 17
August, 2018 for research involving monitoring nesting success and
productivity of beach-nesting birds (Piping Plover, American
Oystercatcher, Black Skimmer, Common and Least Tern), as well as
documenting disturbance and predation. Duties include, searching for and
monitoring nests and conducting bird surveys; recording detailed
observations and data in the field; monitoring beach nesting bird
broods; documenting disturbance and predation; and data entry and
management The position requires walking long distances over sandy
beach, carrying equipment, and tolerating exposure to variable and
sometimes adverse weather and environmental conditions. Previous
experience working with beach nesting birds and conducting surveys
required. Proficiency with MS Excel and Word software a must.
Familiarity with GIS and use of hand-held GPS preferred. Applicants must
be able to work independently or as part of a team, and work irregular
hours, including occasional weekends. Salary $1800 - $2200/month,
depending on experience. Must have a valid and clean driver’s license.
Send cover letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining
relevant experience and three references (including email address and
phone number) *as a single PDF document by* email to
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. New
Jersey Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline is February
14, 2018.
