Field Technician - Horseshoe Crab Project

Mass Audubon • Wellfleet, MA

1d • $18 - $21

About The Position

This position involves working with the Science Coordinator from mid-April through mid-August to assist with all aspects of a long-term horseshoe crab research project on Mass Audubon’s 1,100-acre coastal wildlife sanctuary in South Wellfleet, MA and other sites around the Outer Cape, plus two sites on Barnstable Harbor. Primary duties are working with and scheduling staff and volunteers to carry out spawning surveys at eight sites and conduct USFWS button tagging project. Other duties include entering, managing, and summarizing data, writing an end-of-season report, coordinating and overseeing up to 50+ spawning survey volunteers, assisting with or conducting educational programs for adults and children, and planning and executing activities to celebrate International Horseshoe Crab Day.

Shared housing may be available at $30.00-$35.00 per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in marine biology or related field
• Field experience and an interest in marine invertebrates or marine biology
• Willingness to spend long hours outdoors in the cold and/or sun and on tidal flats and in salt marshes
• Willingness to conduct horseshoe crab surveys at night
• Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Local housing

Responsibilities

• Work with the Science Coordinator to schedule and train volunteers to conduct spawning surveys; take the lead on volunteer communications about scheduling and carrying out surveys
• Lead or assist with spawning surveys at up to three sites in one day
• Conduct button tagging at several beaches, either alone or with volunteers and as part of public programs
• Help organize and maintain all field equipment, including surveys kits and quadrats
• Ensure volunteers return all data sheets; enter, proof, and summarize data
• Maintain photo library of staff and volunteer photos
• Maintain effective communication about all job activities with Science Coordinator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level