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National Audubon Society · 1 day ago

Collier County Anchor Steward

Naples, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $19/hr

1+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Collier County Anchor Steward will be responsible for monitoring and protecting beach-nesting birds, coordinating and training volunteers, and engaging with the public at nesting beaches in Collier County.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends and holidays generally between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hours may run longer or change as needed, and longer hours are anticipated on holiday weekends

Monitor nesting birds and conduct minimum weekly counts of nests, chicks, and fledged young of each nesting species, and enter/report data to the supervisor

Assist site managers and Audubon staff with installing symbolic fencing around new nest areas as needed

Assist with recruiting volunteers; train, schedule, and safely transport volunteers by boat to chaperone nesting birds and to conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends and holidays

Work closely with site managers and Audubon staff, external partners, and volunteers in a positive and professional manner at all times

Assist with additional surveys and research with Audubon Florida staff and external partners

Maintains and fosters culture of safety

Qualification

Volunteer recruitmentData record-keepingPublic outreachBoating experienceShorebird monitoringPositive attitudeCollaborationIndependent work

Required

Comfortable speaking to groups and engaging with a wide variety of audiences

Experience and ability with record-keeping and summarizing data for grant-required reports

Ability to recruit, train, support, and schedule volunteers

Work well independently and with other staff and volunteers

A positive and diplomatic attitude

Comfortable with traversing on sandy beaches while transporting field equipment during Florida summer field conditions and move 30 lbs with or without accommodation

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to complete assigned tasks

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays in accordance with nesting season

Must be comfortable with boating and working on the water

Interest in conservation and passion for the mission of the National Audubon Society a must

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

Preferred

Experience using a motorboat is preferred

Previous experience with monitoring and stewardship for one shore/seabird nesting season strongly preferred, but similar experience will be considered

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