EagleWatch Assistant

National Audubon Society • Maitland, FL

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Audubon’s EagleWatch program is one of the largest community science programs in the state monitoring over 1,300 Bald Eagle nests in Florida by 700+ volunteers. This seasonal position is designed to provide support and assistance to the EagleWatch Program Manager with a focus on database quality control and data analysis. They will be expected to maintain good communications within other departments of the Center, Audubon staff and volunteers in addition to the general public to actively help promote the Center’s programs and mission of caring for Florida’s raptors. This is a part –time seasonal position (5 months) from June 8, 2026 - October 31, 2026, to provide support during the data analysis and volunteer training segment of the EagleWatch season. This role is classified as hybrid, candidates must be within commuting distance from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, FL. Length of Assignment: June 8, 2026 - October 31, 2026 (22 weeks) Hours: 25 hrs./week Location: Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, FL. Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or related work experience in related fields (GIS, biology, natural sciences).
• Experience with data analysis for conservation.
• General knowledge of Bald Eagles and behavior preferred.
• Flexibility and willingness to prioritize projects as directed by supervisor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and effectively with limited resources.
• Must be able to multi-task and provide remote support to volunteers in the field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with ArcGIS.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated respect for wildlife and the natural environment.
• Commitment to Audubon’s mission and programs including Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Validate and edit volunteer and nest data submitted to the EagleWatch GIS database and compile monthly and yearly reports.
• Help with the end-of-year data compilation/summary (productivity, new nests, nests lost, impacts, takes, etc.) and transition to the next season.
• Provide QA/QC data analysis for volunteer data submissions.
• Assist in gathering information and program statistics for grant reports associated with eagle education and EagleWatch programs.
• Assist new volunteers through all aspects of the onboarding process for Audubon’s EagleWatch program.
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree