- Agency
- New York City Audubon
- Location
- New York City
- Job Category
- Temporary/Seasonal Positions
- Salary
- 20/hr
- Start Date
- 04/05/2021
- Last Date to Apply
- 04/30/2021
- Website
- http://www.NYCAudubon.org
- Description
- Seasonal Field Technicians assist NYC Audubon staff in field work related to wildlife monitoring and nest management on a 7-acre green roof. Duties: ● Work up to 40 hours each week over a 15-week season mid-March through June. ● Assist Conservation Program Staff (CPS) with site preparation of the Javits green roof. ● Deter gull nesting activities in defined areas, using methodology designated by CPS. ● Record behavioral data on gull breeding, nesting, and response to deterrence, and keep detailed daily log of activities. ● Maintain scientific design and integrity of the study. ● Follow all safety protocols and maintain safe working environment. ● Assist with ongoing conservation and science projects on site. Salary: $20/hour for up to 40 hours per week between April 5 and July 9, 2021, paid every two weeks.
- Qualifications
- Required Skills ● Strong problem-solving skills, familiarity with following monitoring protocols, and meticulous attention to detail in recording data. ● Ability to work with minimal supervision and take direction from CPS. ● Good communication skills and the ability to interact positively with the public on sensitive conservation issues. Preferred Skills ● Experience and ability to work in difficult field conditions. ● Experience working in gull or other colonial waterbird colonies. ● Ability to use binoculars, spotting scope, or other survey equipment. ● Bird identification skills. Qualifications: ● Demonstrated interest in environmental issues. ● Ability to work weekend days. ● Degree in biological science/environmental policy, or background in ornithology preferred.
- Contact Person
- Senior Conservation Biologist
- Contact eMail
- dpartridge@nycaudubon.org
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