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: World Seabird Union Communications Coordinator (remote)

The World Seabird Union (WSU) is seeking a communications coordinator to promote information exchange on issues related to seabird conservation, management, and research on a global scale. This is a new position, providing the WSU with the opportunity to enhance the level of global knowledge exchange and create connections among seabird researchers, and in doing so, build capacity for seabird science and…

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Paid Coordinator: ePermits Tech Team Coordinator (remote)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring the ePermits Tech Team Lead for the Migratory Birds Program. USFWS is searching for a candidate with a unique combination of skills—a leader with strong project management and excellent communication who can bridge between software development and permitting. The ePermits Tech Team Lead serves as the Migratory Birds Program representative on the cross-programmatic technical…

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PSG 2024 – Call for symposia, workshops, and award nominations

Hard to believe 2023 is already halfway over and we are already beginning to gear up for PSG’s 51st Annual Meeting, to be held 21-23 February 2024 in Seattle, Washington! Please read on for some exciting opportunities to contribute to this year’s meeting.

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Funding Opportunity: Sea Duck Joint Venture Request for Proposals

The Sea Duck Joint Venture’s 2024 Request for Proposals has been released! The SDJV has broadened the focus of their RFP to encourage new partnerships and novel scientific approaches to sea duck research and monitoring, and improve their ability to address emerging conservation challenges. They’re requesting proposals that focus on one or more of the identified research priorities listed. Deadline to apply:…

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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.