Field Bird Conservation Assistant, Palmyra Atoll

The Nature Conservancy; Hawaii; Remote; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Bird Conservation Assistant for Palmyra Atoll. You will work with a Bird Conservation Specialist and autonomously perform field tasks, including bird surveys and data entry, during a 2.5‑month assignment from late January to mid-April 2027.

You’ll receive training, accommodations, meals, and travel support from Honolulu to Palmyra, with remote medical coverage and other benefits provided by TNC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 1 year's related experience in biological science.
• Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
• Experience following established protocols and recording data.
• Familiarity with Pacific Island culture and natural history.
• Experience living or working in remote environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot, humid conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bird population surveys and behavioral monitoring in remote field conditions.
• Conduct data entry and assist with telemetry tracking, ecological surveys, and related tasks as needed.
• Contribute to station maintenance and community-based functions during the assignment.

Skills

Biological science

Conservation science

Natural resources

Data recording protocols

Pacific Island culture

Bird population monitoring

Remote environments

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Bird Conservation Assistant for Palmyra Atoll. You will work with a Bird Conservation Specialist and autonomously perform field tasks, including bird surveys and data entry, during a 2.5‑month assignment from late January to mid-April 2027.

You’ll receive training, accommodations, meals, and travel support from Honolulu to Palmyra, with remote medical coverage and other benefits provided by TNC.