Fall Migration Counters (3)

MIGRATION COUNTER (3) for fall migration monitoring projects at New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. 
 

Start Date for Hawk Watch: August 25, 2019                      End Date: December 3, 2019

Start Date for Avalon Sea Watch: September 22, 2019     End Date: December 24, 2019

Start Date for Morning Flight: August 1, 2019                     End Date: November 15, 2019

Cape May is one of the premier fall migration hot spots in the country.  Specifically, we are hiring a counter for the Cape May Hawkwatch (August 25 to December 3), a counter for the Avalon Seawatch (September 22 to December 24), and a counter for the Cape May Morning Flight Project (August 1 to November 15/part time – 30 hrs/week).  NJA fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, and the natural habitats with which they are associated. 

Duties:

·            Identify and count all migrating raptors, seabirds, or songbirds.

·            Maintain daily data entry into a digital platform and follow backup data procedures as needed.

·            Keep appropriate records for rare sightings.

·            Provide daily summaries for post on various CMBO outlets.

·            Some data entry in MS Excel possible.

·            Provide end of season summary report for NJ Audubon publications in timely manner to receive final payment.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

·         Familiarity with bird migration and strong background identifying raptors, seabirds or songbirds in flight.

·         Careful data collecting skills a must. 

·         Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field conditions.

·         Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.

·         Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office to fulfill the job requirements.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of environmental and conservation issues required.

·         Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and accept direction and constructive feedback.

·         Motivated self-starter with capacity to work productively in a team setting with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.

·         Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

·         Ability to lift 25 lbs. as necessary.

·         All applicants must have their own vehicle, and a valid, clean driver’s license.

Start Date for Hawk Watch: August 25, 2019                   End Date: December 3, 2019

Start Date for Avalon Sea Watch: September 22, 2019     End Date: December 24, 2019

Start Date for Morning Flight: August 1, 2019                 End Date: November 15, 2019

Salary: $ 1,400 - $1,900/month, commensurate with experience.  Housing provided in a bunk-house environment.

Application Deadline: June 25, 2019.

Qualified individuals may apply by emailing cover letter of interest, resume, and three references as a single PDF document (including email and phone contact info) to hr.cmboseasonal@njaudubon.org

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line so that your application is directed to the correct department.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply. The New Jersey Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.