SEASONAL BIOLOGISTS

at Maine Audubon

Location:
Southern Maine

Duration:
approximately April 12 to August 16

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
-Two full-time seasonal biologists to monitor and manage endangered least terns and piping plovers in Southern Maine. Duties include: locating nests, erecting fencing, tracking nest success and fledglings, monitoring predation, supervising project interns and volunteers, conducting educational outreach programs, and negotiating and implementing management agreements (private and public). These full-time positions run from approximately April 12 to August 16. Some weekend and evening work required. Stipend $460-500/week depending on experience. EOE.

To Apply:
E-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to (EM: conserve AT maineaudubon.org) or send to Seasonal Biologist Search Committee, Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105. Status: Applications reviewed starting February 6, 2012. Search done when positions filled.

Qualifications:
Successful applicants will: **have experience working with birds; **have excellent observation skills; **be an effective, engaging, and diplomatic communicator verbally and in writing; **walk extensively on soft substrates (sand beaches); **lift and carry heavy equipment of 50 pounds or more; **have ability and willingness to work outdoors on beaches in all weather conditions; **clean driving record last 5 years; **Bachelor’s degree in related field required.