SHOREBIRD MONITOR TECHNICIAN– LOUISIANA

at Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN (CBC)

Location:
south Louisiana coast (Port Fourchon/Grande Isle area)

Duration:
begin in late April and continue through July

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN (CBC) is seeking one Shorebird Monitor for surveys, monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the south Louisiana coast (Port Fourchon/Grande Isle area). Work will begin in late April and continue through July. A weekly salary of $375 and shared housing will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and monitoring beach-nesting bird breeding pairs, nests and young, primarily Wilson’s Plovers and Least Terns. Project will also include implementation and monitoring of protective measures for breeding shorebirds. Technician will professionally represent Conservian when interacting with the public, site managers, and partners. Technician will record data on breeding pairs, habitat assessment and human-created disturbance, and maintain protective measures. Technician will supervise and be assisted by one CBC volunteer technician. Technician will be required to keep organized field notes, complete various data forms, perform data entry, and supervise data collection and data entry performed by volunteer technician.

To Apply:
Please label all attachments with your name. The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on Facebook for more information on Conservian’s work on the Gulf Coast.

Qualifications:
Requirements: Applicant must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good physical condition, like working in teams and independently. Position requires working long hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. Prior field experience and supervisory experience is required for this position. Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x42 preferred). Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between work sites.

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