St. Johns County Shorebird Steward
About The Position
Audubon Florida supports management of beach-nesting birds at many locations in St. Johns County by surveying, posting, stewarding, and protecting nesting areas from disturbance. To better protect nesting shorebirds Audubon is hiring a seasonal Shorebird Steward to work within St. Johns County. The primary responsibilities of the Shorebird Steward are to steward shorebird colonies at Anastasia State Park, Fort Matanzas National Monument, Julia’s Island, and other sites as needed and to organize volunteers to help with this work. Stewarding involves a variety of actions including the observation of birds and the public at nesting sites and education of the public when their actions may pose a threat to the birds. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week seasonal position focused on weekends and holidays, including Memorial Day and Independence Day. The position will begin 04/15/2026 and continue through 08/21/2026, or the end of nesting season. Nesting season often persists through the end of August but this position may end early if nesting activity ends early based on conditions at the nesting sites (e.g., storms causing loss of beach habitat).
Requirements
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with the public at beach nesting sites.
- Ability to help recruit, train, support, and schedule volunteers.
- Ability to work on sandy beaches carrying field equipment during Florida summer field conditions and move 30 lbs with or without accommodation.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to complete assigned tasks.
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings.
- Work well independently and with other staff and volunteers.
- Must have a positive and diplomatic attitude.
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with local beaches is preferred.
- Previous experience with shorebird stewardship preferred, but similar experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation of symbolic fencing around new nest areas as needed.
- Steward at nesting sites prioritizing weekends and holidays.
- Assist with recruiting, training, and scheduling of shorebird steward volunteers.
- Clean and maintain field equipment and tools.
- Work closely with local land managers, external partners, and volunteers in a positive and professional manner at all times.
- Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
