Hawk Migration Counter & Public Interpreter (Part-Time)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time hawk migration counter for the Outdoor Education Field Lab and Nature Center at Shaver's Creek. This role involves counting and identifying raptors and interacting with site visitors during the fall hawk watch.

Located 20 miles south of State College, the position runs from September 1 through December 15. Applicants should have bird identification skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and be prepared to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with bird identification and eastern raptors in flight preferred.
• Ability to endure long days in varying weather conditions.
• Experience interacting with the public and excellent interpersonal skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and count all migrant raptors.
• Record hourly weather data.
• Interpret the natural history of raptor migration for the public.

Skills

Bird identification

Public interaction

Data management

Tools

Binoculars

Spotting scope

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time hawk migration counter for the Outdoor Education Field Lab and Nature Center at Shaver's Creek. This role involves counting and identifying raptors and interacting with site visitors during the fall hawk watch.

Located 20 miles south of State College, the position runs from September 1 through December 15. Applicants should have bird identification skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and be prepared to work in varied weather conditions.