Summer Banding and Outreach Tech

National Audubon Society

20h•Remote

About The Position

The Wyoming Naturalist Banding and Outreach Tech position at Audubon Rockies combines community-based research with conservation biology and environmental education. Key activities include assisting outreach staff with educational programming and conducting bird banding/outreach activities across public and private lands in Wyoming and Colorado. Additional fieldwork may involve point counts, area searches, and nest searches. The role also supports the community naturalist program and requires the candidate to capture and create content about their summer experience for the Audubon Rockies communication team.

Requirements

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Bird banding station set up and passerine handling experience.
Outreach and event planning and organization experience
Basic bird identification skills
Pursuing or have recently completed a degree in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, outdoor education, or a related field.
Driver’s License is required

Nice To Haves

Preference for a minimum of 150 birds extracted.

Responsibilities

Function as an assistant bander at Audubon Rockies MAPS stations.
Input MAPS data daily.
Assist and lead summer outreach and events including: BioBlitz Camps Education Programs
Conduct point counts.
Capture and create content about your experience with Audubon Rockies for social media.
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.
Maintains and fosters culture of safety.