Additional responsibilities may include deployment and maintenance of trail cameras, occasional rescue and transport of sick or entangled/injured wildlife to wildlife rehabber, and miscellaneous tasks as needed. The shorebird technician must be willing to assist with other projects including but not limited to: bald eagle nest monitoring, swallow-tailed kite nest monitoring, sea turtle monitoring and research, and our ongoing monofilament collection and recycling effort (www.mindyourline.org).
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of shorebird related experience
- Experience following protocols and independently collecting data
- Experience providing leadership and support to interns and volunteers
- Experience with resighting and reporting banded birds
- Ability and desire to work long, irregular hours (including weekend hours)
- Ability to work under adverse conditions (intense sun and heat, biting insects, rain)
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude & sense of humor
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Data entry/management experience
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle for work if needed (mileage compensated)
- Experience with public outreach (interacting with the public when asked questions)
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to walk 2-5 miles on the beach and maneuver through dense vegetation while carrying heavy equipment
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Desired qualifications:
- Experience banding shorebirds
- Experience with trail cameras/ nest cameras
- Experience with inter-agency cooperation
- Sea turtle nest monitoring experience
Salary: starting at $38,000 per year
Deadline: December 15, 2025
