Hybrid Shorebird Stewardship & Monitoring Technician

National Audubon Society; Charleston (SC); Ibrido; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The National Audubon Society in Charleston, SC seeks a Seasonal Shorebird Stewardship and Monitoring Technician to support Audubon South Carolina’s Coastal Bird Stewardship Program. You will assist with stewardship, public education, and monitoring across 13 sites along the SC coast.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in a relevant field, comfortable with optics, and capable of working long hours in demanding outdoor conditions.

Competenze

• Must have completed or are pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or a related field, or have equivalent knowledge and experience

Mansioni

• Assist Coastal Stewardship Coordinator with hosting in-person stewardship training events for volunteers
• Conduct shorebird stewardship activities at key breeding and migration sites, including educating beachgoers and collecting data on disturbances
• Distribute educational and promotional materials to beach-goers
• Distribute new stewardship materials such as signs, vests, and handouts to volunteers
• Conduct shorebird surveys to get accurate bird counts at key breeding and migration sites
• Assist with nest monitoring to measure reproductive success and assess causes of nest failure
• Host educational bird walks for shorebird stewards
• Promote Share the Shore messaging at events
• Assist partners with installing or taking down protective shorebird fencing
• Maintain field equipment and organize supplies
• Create social media posts and blog posts to promote Share the Shore
• Take and organize site photos
• Enter data into Excel and Ebird databases
• Participate in other coastal projects such as salt marsh bird and vegetation monitoring
• Maintain safety culture

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Public engagement

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Biology / Ecology / Natural Resources / Environmental Education

Strumenti

Binoculars

Spotting scopes

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The National Audubon Society in Charleston, SC seeks a Seasonal Shorebird Stewardship and Monitoring Technician to support Audubon South Carolina’s Coastal Bird Stewardship Program. You will assist with stewardship, public education, and monitoring across 13 sites along the SC coast.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in a relevant field, comfortable with optics, and capable of working long hours in demanding outdoor conditions.