Seasonal Field Technician — Snowy Plover, Monterey Bay

Point Blue Conservation Science; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time (up to 40 hours)

Mileage reimbursement for field work

Job summary

Point Blue Conservation Science seeks a Western Snowy Plover Conservation Technician for the Monterey Bay area. The role is a full-time seasonal position from March 2027 through early August 2027, working about 40 hours per week with duties including field monitoring, data management, and habitat protection actions.

Fieldwork involves beaches and coastal ponds, using binoculars and a scope for bird observations and nest monitoring.

Qualifications

• Interest in birds and conservation.
• Ability to differentiate colors accurately for field work.
• Willingness to hike several miles over sand and uneven terrain.
• Comfort interacting with the public and working both independently and with a team.
• Experience with field work or data collection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor breeding snowy plovers in the field (70%).
• Enter and manage snowy plover data (20%).
• Support habitat protections and other management actions (5%).
• Participate in collaborative team meetings (5%).
• Use binoculars and a scope for color-band resighting, behavior observations, and nest monitoring.

Skills

Bird conservation interest

Color differentiation

Public interaction

Field hiking endurance

Independence and teamwork

Tools

Binoculars

Scope

Vehicle mileage reimbursement

Job description

Point Blue Conservation Science seeks a Western Snowy Plover Conservation Technician for the Monterey Bay area. The role is a full-time seasonal position from March 2027 through early August 2027, working about 40 hours per week with duties including field monitoring, data management, and habitat protection actions.

Fieldwork involves beaches and coastal ponds, using binoculars and a scope for bird observations and nest monitoring.