Dusky Gopher Frog Field Technician

Audubon Nature Institute; New Orleans (LA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Field Technician to support field conservation programs focused on Dusky Gopher Frog recovery, urban wildlife monitoring, and related projects at Audubon Zoo. The role includes egg mass surveys, tadpole propagation, post-metamorphic releases, and data collection in field and office settings.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in biology/ecology/conservation biology and have field wildlife experience, the

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree in biology, ecology, conservation biology, wildlife biology, forestry, or related field.
• At least one year of experience working with wildlife in a field setting.
• Ability to safely conduct fieldwork in inclement weather, high heat and humidity.
• Comprehensive understanding of conservation biology and species recovery programs.
• Experience with personal computers, GPS units, GIS software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate in person and in writing.
• Meticulous note-taking and data recording.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Mansioni

• Conduct surveys for egg masses and tadpoles of Dusky Gopher Frogs.
• Propagate tadpoles in large outdoor mesocosms.
• Transport and release frogs at field sites; collect field data.
• Maintain field equipment and supplies; prepare institutional reports.
• Coordinate field schedules with students and volunteers; participate in weekly conservation meetings.
• Support urban wildlife monitoring and occasional fieldwork across taxa.

Conoscenze

Field wildlife experience

GPS & GIS

Data collection

Written & verbal communication

Independence & teamwork

Formazione

Undergraduate biology/ecology/conservation biology/wildlife biology/forestry or related field

Strumenti

GPS units

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Field Technician to support field conservation programs focused on Dusky Gopher Frog recovery, urban wildlife monitoring, and related projects at Audubon Zoo. The role includes egg mass surveys, tadpole propagation, post-metamorphic releases, and data collection in field and office settings.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in biology/ecology/conservation biology and have field wildlife experience, the