[SEMCO] Coastal Waterbird Program job openings

[Becky Harris]

Coastal Waterbird Program Seasonal Positions available for 2008 field
season:
SOUTH SHORE COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD COORDINATOR The Coastal Waterbird
Program of Mass Audubon is seeking a seasonal Field Coordinator to oversee
pre- to post-breeding season activities related to management of coastal
waterbirds on the South Shore of MA.  Responsibilities include monitoring
and collecting productivity and other biological data on breeding Piping
Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns; training and oversight of
1-2 seasonal field assistants as well as volunteers; establishing
relationships with private landowners and beach managers on 7 private and
public beaches, one of which includes off-road vehicle use; erecting and
maintaining protective fencing; educating beachgoers about shorebird
conservation.  Position also requires data entry, management and
compilation, as well as report writing and production of GIS maps.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelors degree or higher in
wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or
related field, as well as previous supervisory and field coordination
experience.   Prior experience with Piping Plover/avian field monitoring,
data collection, off-road vehicle management issues, and GIS mapping
preferred.   Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good
physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs),
be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon
wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle.  Reimbursement for fuel
will be provided.
This is a full time position from about late-March/early-April through
mid-September.  Housing provided if needed.  Rate of payment is $10-$13/hour
depending on experience.  Office space provided at North River Wildlife
Sanctuary, Marshfield, MA.  To apply, please send cover letter, resume and
list of three references via email (preferred) to
coastalbirds at massaudubon.org  Interviews ongoing until position will be
filled.  No phone calls please. For more information, visit
www.massaudubon.org/cwp

COASTAL WATERBIRD CREW LEADER Crew Leader position on Cape Cod for the
Coastal Waterbird Program at Mass Audubon.  Primary responsibilities include
monitoring and collecting productivity and behavioral data on Piping
Plovers, Least and Common Terns, and American Oystercatchers primarily at
Dead Neck Sampsons Island, Cotuit/Osterville and Popponesset Spit, Mashpee.
Additional responsibilities include construction and maintenance of
protective fencing, wildlife tracking, educating the public about endangered
species conservation, and possibly coordination of volunteers.  

Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical
condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be
willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon
wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle.  Reimbursement for fuel
will be provided.  Boat handling experience preferred. Prior experience with
biological field monitoring and data collection required.  Preference will
also be given to applicants with experience identifying and monitoring
Piping Plovers and/or terns, wildlife tracking experience, and who have/are
working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology/management, marine
biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field.  Crew
Leader will oversee field assistants at field site housing (Barnstable, MA.)

Crew Leader positions begin Mar 15 - Apr 15, and end Aug 15 -Sep 15.  
Rate of payment $10-12/hr depending on experience.  Free housing available.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references
via email (preferred) to coastalbirds at massaudubon.org  Interviews ongoing
until position filled.  No phone calls please. For more information:
www.massaudubon.org/cwp

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