Coastal Waterbird Program Assistant Field Coordinator

Mass Audubon • Barnstable, MA

15h • $22 - $23

About The Position

Mass Audubon is seeking to fill a seasonal Assistant Field Coordinator position to conduct research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources, and to train and supervise staff and volunteers in these activities. This will be a largely field-based position with 4-5 days of fieldwork per week with 1-2 days of office support, depending on regional field support needs. Work will be primarily conducted on Cape Cod, with occasional travel to other coastal regions throughout the state (North Shore, Boston, South Shore, Buzzards Bay, and Islands) to assist field crews in those locations. This position reports to the Coastal Waterbird Program Field Coordinator and Program Manager. Housing options may be available depending on location and availability. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp [http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp].

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience, as well as 6 to 12 months of previous supervisory experience
• 6 to 12 months of prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required
• Demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Kayaking experience and comfort training staff on kayaking techniques and safety.
• Must be able to work long hours outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs across varied and sandy terrain
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather)
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for daily driving between sites

Nice To Haves

• Small boat-handling experience
• Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Coastal Waterbird Program field crews and volunteers to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the program
• Train and supervise field crews and volunteers in collection and management of biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds; accomplish the wildlife management objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program including protocols for predator and vegetation management; train and supervise staff to accomplish education objectives, including landowners and managers, community groups, and the public
• Provide additional field and monitoring support in different regions as needed on a flexible basis
• Play a key role in regional contracted projects such as beach renourishment monitoring, beach raking operations, and other state approved coastal zone improvement projects
• Accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program
• Establish and cultivate relationships with public and private landowners, and with beach managers on regional beaches; educate beachgoers about coastal wildlife protection daily
• May lead formal educational sessions with CWP staff and the public
• Lead daily informal educational interactions with beachgoers
• Assist in the management of databases including abundance, productivity, and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources
• Compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities
• Supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed

Benefits

• This position’s pay range is $21.50-$23.00/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.
• This position is eligible for health insurance benefits.
• Shared staff housing may be available for rent in some locations. Housing is available on a first come, first serve basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees