News

Welcome to the PSG newsfeed! Here you will find the latest in announcements for the annual meeting, conservation action, volunteer opportunities, awards, and many more topics related to PSG, seabirds, and conservation. To filter the postings and find news for a specific topic, just select one of the News Categories on the right!

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Paid Technician: Seabird Technician with Archipelago Research and Conservation (HI)

Archipelago Research and Conservation LLC (ARC) is hiring a 9-month full-time seabird technician 9-month full time position to help with research and management activities for the recovery of native fauna in the Pacific, with a particular focus on the endangered Newell’s Shearwater (Puffinus newelli), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), and Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro) on the island of Kaua‘i. Deadline to apply: 3/17/2023.

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Seabird Predator Research Assistant with Oregon State University (OR)

The Seabird Oceanography Lab at Oregon State University is hiring one seasonal field technician to assist with seabird predation research throughout Curry County, Oregon during the summer 2023 field season (June 12th to September 15th; dates somewhat flexible). Deadline to apply: 4/1/2023.

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Paid Crew Lead: Research Coordinator at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (CA)

The SDZWA Conservation Science team is seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate to form part of a team focused on research and monitoring of California least terns and Western snowy plovers. Deadline to apply: 3/25/2023.

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Stipended Field/Research Assistant: Summer Seabird Volunteer Position at Alaska Maritime NWR (AK)

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is looking for a volunteer to help with annual seabird monitoring in Alaska this summer. This position entails living in a small field camp on a wild, remote island with just one or two other people. Deadline to apply: ASAP!

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Paid Educator: Participant Coordinator at COASST (WA)

The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is hiring a Participant Coordinator, who will serve as the nexus point of participants, and of student interns, responsible for the coordination of and communication with all COASST participants, including, but not limited to training. Deadline to apply: 3/14/2023.

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Volunteer Opportunities with PSG

PSG is looking for volunteers to help with the Membership Committee and serve as representatives for the Ornithological Council. The Membership Committee works on maintaining the membership database and growing the PSG membership. Ornithological Council representatives are expected to attend OC meetings and report relevant information to the PSG membership. If you are interested in helping, please contact PSG’s secretary at secretary@pacificseabirdgroup.org.

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Paid Manager: General Manager at BirdCare Aotearoa (New Zealand)

BirdCare Aotearoa is hiring a General Manager to consolidate existing operations and lay the foundations for future growth and development. BirdCare Aotearoa is looking for a leader who is passionate about protecting New Zealand birds and who is highly experienced at building strategic partnerships and fundraising relationships. Deadline to apply: 3/3/2023.

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Paid Trainee/Intern: Siuslaw National Forest Conservation Education Intern (OR)

Environment for the Americas is hiring a conservation education intern to engage visitors and communities in the conservation of threatened species, particularly coastal seabirds and shorebirds. The intern will work closely with wildlife specialists and collaborate with a network of professionals and community partners. This position runs from April through September. Deadline to apply: 3/1/2023.

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Paid Trainee/Intern: BLM Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Education and Outreach Intern (OR)

Environment for the Americas is hiring an education and outreach intern from April through September to help at Yaquina Head Outstanding Area, which extends out from the Oregon coast, one mile into the Pacific Ocean. The work will include assisting with marine and avian wildlife, tide pool ecology, and natural history programming, as well as participating in seabird breeding studies. Deadline to…

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Paid Researcher: Research Associate at Stony Brook University (NY)

Stony Brook University is hiring a Research Associate to lead seabird and marine mammal field studies and contribute to related studies as part of a long-term monitoring program in the New York Bight. Deadline to apply: 3/17/2023.