Seasonal Snowy Plover Field Technician

Point-Blue-Conservation-Science; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time (up to 40 hours)

Job summary

Point Blue Conservation Science is seeking a Western Snowy Plover Conservation Technician for the Monterey Bay area in California. This is a 5‑month, full‑time seasonal role with a pay rate of $23.15 per hour and limited benefits, housing not provided.

The technician will join a five‑person team, collaborate with agencies, monitor breeding snowy plovers, manage data, and support habitat protections. Fieldwork uses binoculars and a scope, and public interaction is part of the job.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in birds and conservation.
• Ability to perceive color bands accurately for field work.
• Willingness to hike several miles on dry sand and traverse uneven terrain.
• Comfort working with the public and both independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor breeding snowy plovers in the field (70%).
• Enter and manage snowy plover data (20%).
• Implement habitat protections and other management actions (5%).
• Participate in collaborative team meetings (5%).

Skills

Bird conservation interest

Color vision

Physical endurance

Public interaction

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Tools

Binoculars

Scope

Job description

Point Blue Conservation Science is seeking a Western Snowy Plover Conservation Technician for the Monterey Bay area in California. This is a 5‑month, full‑time seasonal role with a pay rate of $23.15 per hour and limited benefits, housing not provided.

The technician will join a five‑person team, collaborate with agencies, monitor breeding snowy plovers, manage data, and support habitat protections. Fieldwork uses binoculars and a scope, and public interaction is part of the job.