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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Part-time Paid Finance Manager: Pacific Seabird Group

Want to be a part of PSG? We’re hiring! Apply today for our part-time paid position as Finance Manager and join a passionate, friendly, and inclusive organization. Responsibilities include financial analysis and budget preparation, accounting operations and reporting, and grants management. Deadline to apply: 7/20/2023.

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Unpaid Field Assistant: Habitat Restoration Volunteer (HI)

The State of Hawai’i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking Habitat Restoration Volunteers for work at Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary (Hōlanikū) in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This position is a rare opportunity to protect and recover a unique ecosystem while living in a remote wildlife sanctuary! Deadline to apply: 9/30/2023.

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Tufted Puffin Bill Load Photography Technician (OR)

The Seabird Oceanography Lab at Oregon State University is hiring one (1) seasonal field technician from 7/10/2023 to 8/18/2023 (40 days, start and end date may be flexible) to conduct bill load photography of tufted puffins, monitor disturbances by eagles, and interact with the public. The field work will occur in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Deadline to apply: 6/9/2023.

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Paid Technician: Senior Bird Conservation Technician (HI)

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Bird Conservation Technician based at Palmyra Atoll. This position will work closely with TNC’s Palmyra Program team and partner organizations on the recovery of the charismatic sihek (Guam Kingfisher, Todiramphus cinnamominus). Deadline to apply: 5/30/2023.

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PSG Student Research Grant Application OPEN!

We are now accepting applications for the PSG Student Research Grant. This grant aids student-led research in the promotion of up-and-coming scholar members of Pacific Seabird Group. We are offering more grants this year! At least five grants will be awarded, with at least one grant per degree-level (bachelor, master, doctoral). Grant awards are generally between $500 and $1000. With the generous…

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Wildlife Technician (CA)

The Common Murre Restoration Project is seeking up to three (pending available funding) Wildlife Technician positions to conduct monitoring of breeding seabirds including Common Murre, Brandt’s Cormorant, Pelagic Cormorant, Western Gull, Black Oystercatcher, and Pigeon Guillemot along the central California coast. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Deadline to apply: ASAP!