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National Audubon Society · 2 days ago

Tyndall Shorebird Biologist

Audubon, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

2+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. They are seeking a Shorebird Biologist to support beach-nesting bird conservation work in the Florida Panhandle, primarily focusing on monitoring and protecting shorebird nests.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Breeding and nonbreeding shorebird surveys including nest searching for imperiled bird species including Snowy Plovers, Wilson’s Plovers, Black Skimmers, Least Terns, and American Oystercatchers

Posting symbolic fencing around beach-nesting bird sites and maintaining said posting

Monitoring nest sites weekly, at minimum, for evidence of disturbance or predation

Protecting sites from disturbance through predation management and game camera monitoring in cooperation with site managers and partner agencies

Educating beachgoers about coastal bird species while encouraging compliance with posted areas, and engaging in outreach to user groups

Collaborate with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist to ensure all survey, monitoring, and posting is completed at sites

Post nesting sites with symbolic fencing as required or immediately when new nest sites are located

Survey sites weekly, conduct banded bird resighting, and enter data into the Florida Shorebird Database and other database as required

Assist with other shorebird conservation and survey eﬀorts

Communicate management needs to supervisor

Contribute to report writing as needed and submitting content for program-related publications in a variety of media

Contribute photographs and short stories about birds and bird stewardship for use on Audubon website and in social media

Responsible for periodic cleaning and maintenance of program vehicles, trailers, and UTVs as needed

Other job-related duties as assigned

Maintains and fosters culture of safety

Qualification

Bird identificationDemographic bird surveysFieldwork in coastal conditionsData entry (MS Excel)Communication skillsVolunteersProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsCollaborationIntegrity

Required

1 year/season demonstrated expertise in bird identification and performing demographic bird surveys using rigorous protocols is required

At least two years/seasons of experience in shorebird or seabird identification and rigorous surveys is required

Comfort boating/kayaking in open-water conditions is required

Demonstrated success with accurate recording of field-collected data and data entry using MS Excel, MS Access, or online web portal data entry is required

Superior communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and with multiple stakeholder groups

Excellent problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills

Must have a valid driver's license and ability to pass background check to access Air Force Base facilities

Must be able to lift up to 35lbs, and be able to traverse long distances, including miles across a beach carrying spotting scope, binoculars, and daypack with or without accommodation

Demonstrated experience with performing fieldwork in challenging coastal conditions especially in hot conditions

Must be able to work long days, weekends, and holidays as needed, in Florida summer field conditions

Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife ecology or related field preferred

Snowy Plover experience preferred

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

Company

National Audubon Society

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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Founded in 1905

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees