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Penn State University · 2 months ago

Part-Time Tussey Mountain Migration Counter

University Park, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Penn State University is seeking a part-time hawk migration counter for its Outdoor Education Field Lab and Nature Center at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. The role involves accurate raptor identification and reporting while providing informal interpretation to site visitors during the migration season from February 23rd to April 25th.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Identify and count all migrant raptors, waterfowl, and songbirds

Identify and record Golden Eagle, age, time of observation, height of flight, flight type, flight path, and any behavioral observations

Record hourly weather data

Enter daily count into HawkCount database of the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA)

Post daily results to the State College Bird Club list serv

Attend the State College Bird Club meeting once per month

Interpret the natural history of raptor migration and communicate with the public at large

Independently make decisions on delay or cancellation of count due to weather patterns

Qualification

Raptor identificationData entryPublic interactionWeather decision makingComputer literacyTransportationBinocularsSpotting scopeInterpersonal skills

Required

Ability to endure long days in the field, often in hot, cold and windy conditions

Independence to make daily decisions on cancellation of count due to weather

Willingness to work irregular hours, including some weekends due to unpredictable weather patterns

Must be computer literate and capable of entering and managing data

Transportation to and from the hawk watch location with a valid driver's license

Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies

Valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Preferred

Familiarity with bird identification and a background in identifying eastern raptors in flight

Experience interacting with the public and excellent interpersonal skills

A personal pair of binoculars and spotting scope

Company

Penn State University

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

Founded in 1855

University Park, pa, US

10001+ employees

http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamza Jamjoom

Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council

Kara Pytko

Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series

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