Job Opening: Coastal Waterbird Technician (CT)

The National Audubon Society seeks a Coastal Waterbird Technician will assist conservation scientists with monitoring, research, and management activities for nesting and migratory shorebirds on the coast of Connecticut. Deadline to apply: 03/26/2021.

As part of the Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds, the Coastal Waterbird Technician is responsible for aiding Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division and US Fish and Wildlife Service efforts to inventory, monitor, and steward coastal waterbirds (Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher, Least and Common Terns) in Connecticut. This is a great opportunity to work with several species of shorebirds and waterbirds in a unique estuarine ecosystem. The Coastal Waterbird Technician is a seasonal, full-time position with a 35 hours per week schedule, and is slated for April 5th through Sept. 17th.

Stewardship, inventory and monitoring activities include:
– Posting and patrolling bird colonies on beaches and occasionally offshore islands Monitoring of beach and island nesting birds for productivity and entering data into online spreadsheet
– Educating beach and island visitors about beach nesting and migrating shorebirds
– Assisting with training of volunteers for inventory and stewardship efforts
– Assisting DEEP and USFWS staff in stewardship activities of Piping Plovers as needed
– Coordinating monitoring efforts with other Audubon Alliance staff
– Assisting with end of the season reports
– Additional duties may be assigned

Apply at: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/4601/seasonal-coastal-waterbird-technician/job

Deadline to apply: 3/26/2021