National Audubon Society · 20 hours ago
Seasonal Shorebird Technician
Oyster Bay Cove, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Seasonal Shorebird Technician will work on Long Island, NY, conducting productivity surveys and stewarding nesting areas for priority coastal birds while collaborating with other staff and engaging with the public.
EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Assist the Coast Program Manager in monitoring and protecting shorebirds and seabirds including Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and American Oystercatcher, disturbance management and nesting site protection
Participate in nest searching and monitoring of nesting shorebirds
Use binoculars and/or a spotting scope to locate, identify, and count Piping Plovers, Least Terns, American Oystercatchers, and migratory shorebirds
Set up and maintain protective fencing and signs at nesting areas and assist in erecting predator exclosures at Piping Plover nests
Record and enter data into Excel and monitor database
Coordinate and work with other staff, partners, land managers and volunteers
Talk to beachgoers about beach-nesting birds when necessary
Assist in field camera deployment and maintenance
Assist the Coast Program Manager and other staff in beach-nesting bird outreach activities
Write an end-of-season report
Qualification
Required
Working towards or currently have a bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Natural sciences, or related field preferred, or multiple years of experience carrying out similar field work
Prior field experience is required and experience with shorebirds is preferred
Strong work ethic with comfort working in an independent environment
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to work outdoors for long periods of time in adverse conditions (i.e. hot, humid)
Ability to traverse long distances (up to 7 miles), transport and carry heavy equipment (tents, tables, post pounders, fence posts), and drive to beaches in eastern and western Long Island, NY
Experience with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel
Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish and/or other languages
Benefits
Travel will be reimbursed.
Company
National Audubon Society
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
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-12Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Carbone
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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