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Maine Audubon is hiring three Seasonal Coastal Birds Interns to join its dynamic team based in Falmouth, ME. Since 1843, Maine Audubon has worked to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Position Overview We are seeking three Seasonal Coastal Birds Project Interns at Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, ME. The Seasonal Coastal Birds Intern reports to the Project’s Seasonal Biologists and is responsible for assisting with monitoring and managing endangered Least Terns, Piping Plovers, and other coastal birds on beaches in Southern Maine during the 2024 field season. This is a unique opportunity to apply and grow your skills in direct management of endangered species and outreach with a variety of audiences. Project Overview The Coastal Birds Project is designed to recover these endangered species, reduce disturbance of migratory shorebirds, and protect beach/dune/estuary systems. The position works as part of a larger collaborative effort that includes the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, USDA Wildlife Services, numerous municipalities, hundreds of private landowners, and dozens of volunteer plover monitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Locating nests · Erecting fencing · Tracking nest success and fledglings · Conducting educational outreach programs · Monitoring predation Qualifications · Interest in conservation biology, shorebird ecology · Desire to work with birds · Excellent observational skills · A diplomatic communicator · An enthusiastic educator willing and able to engage the public We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but believe that you would be a good fit for this position. Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions · Able to walk extensively, up to 10 miles/day, on soft substrates (sand beaches) · Able to lift and carry heavy equipment of 50 pounds or more on sand beaches for extended distances · Able and willing to work outdoors on beaches in all weather conditions Timing, Compensation, and Benefits · Internship is a volunteer position, though we offer a small stipend of $1500 to help offset expenses. Housing is not provided. · Full-time, five days a week for approximately 10 weeks during the months of May, June, July, and/or August – schedule can be flexible to accommodate other paid work, as long as 300 hours in the field with the team are fulfilled. · Some weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required. To apply: Please send one document including resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to conserve@maineaudubon.org, with “PPLT Intern_Last Name” in the subject line. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting March 1, 2024. Position closes March 22, 2024. Maine Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other aspect of identity protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Maine Audubon is hiring a Seasonal Coastal Birds Outreach Coordinator to join its dynamic team based in Falmouth, ME. Since 1843, Maine Audubon has worked to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Position Overview We are seeking a Seasonal Coastal Birds Outreach Coordinator at Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, ME. The Seasonal Coastal Birds Outreach Coordinator reports to the Project’s Wildlife Biologist and is responsible for communicating with the public, landowners, municipalities, pet owners, and others about the ecology, conservation, and disturbance of our endangered coastal birds. The position will work alongside the Coastal Birds Biologists educating the public about nesting Least Terns and Piping Plovers, and disturbance of migratory shorebirds on beaches in Southern Maine. This is a unique opportunity to apply and grow your skills in outreach about endangered and severely declining bird species with a variety of audiences. Project Overview The Coastal Birds Project is designed to recover these endangered species, reduce disturbance of migratory shorebirds, and protect beach/dune/estuary systems. The position works as part of a larger collaborative effort that includes the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, USDA Wildlife Services, numerous municipalities, hundreds of private landowners, and dozens of volunteer plover monitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Managing Pets for Plovers social media campaign and website · Creating new content for online based outreach strategies through social media, blog posts, etc. · Contacting and leading educational opportunities for the public, including presentations, on beach information stations, and community events · Connecting with and educating new audiences by distributing informational materials and swag · Assisting the Coastal Birds Project with management, monitoring, and other tasks as needed Qualifications · Interest in wildlife or environmental science helpful · Experience with public relations, communications, environmental writing, or related field · Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player · Experience and passion for talking with and writing about science for the public · Effective, engaging, and diplomatic communicator both verbally and in writing · Skilled at developing and strengthening relationships with a variety of partners and audiences · Ability to successfully plan, organize, and execute outreach events · Demonstrated experience in managing a project independently · Strong organizational and prioritization skills · Ability to work strategically in a fast-paced environment with many partners · Demonstrated management of social media and published content Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions · Able to walk on soft substrates (sand beaches) · Able to lift and carry heavy equipment of 25 pounds or more on sand beaches · Able and willing to work outdoors on beaches in all weather conditions · Clean driving record for last 5 years · Able to navigate and drive large pickup trucks through summer beach traffic Timing, Compensation, and Benefits · Part-time, four days a week (30 hours) from approximately mid-April through early August · Weekend, holiday, and evening work required · Stipend $570/week when 30 hours a week, prorated for fewer hours To apply: Please send one document including resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to conserve@maineaudubon.org, with “PPLT Outreach Coordinator Last Name” in the subject line. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 8, 2024. Position closes February 2, 2024. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but believe that you would be a good fit for this position. Maine Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other aspect of identity protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Maine Audubon is hiring two Seasonal Coastal Birds Technicians to join its dynamic team based in Falmouth, ME. Since 1843, Maine Audubon has worked to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Position Overview We are seeking two Seasonal Coastal Birds Technicians at Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, ME. The Seasonal Coastal Birds Technician reports to the Project’s Wildlife Biologist and is responsible for monitoring and managing endangered Least Terns, Piping Plovers, and other coastal birds on beaches in Southern Maine during the 2024 field season. This is a unique opportunity to apply and grow your skills in direct management of endangered species and outreach with a variety of audiences. Project Overview The Coastal Birds Project is designed to recover these endangered species, reduce disturbance of migratory shorebirds, and protect beach/dune/estuary systems. The position works as part of a larger collaborative effort that includes the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, USDA Wildlife Services, numerous municipalities, hundreds of private landowners, and dozens of volunteer plover monitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Breeding surveys and nest searching for Piping Plovers and Least Terns. · Erect and maintain symbolic fencing and signs. Immediately erect metal fencing around plover nests when new nesting sites are located. · Track and record nest locations, hatch dates, nest success, fledgling success, and other relevant data in an online database while in the field. · Conduct educational outreach programs through interactions with people on the beach, formal presentations, on beach information stations, and community events. · Monitor predation through track observations and by deploying and maintaining wildlife cameras. · Conduct other shorebird surveys as needed. Qualifications · Interest in conservation biology and shorebird ecology · Excellent observational skills · Effective, engaging, and diplomatic communicator both verbally and in writing · Experience working in the field with birds and/or endangered species preferred Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions · Able to walk extensively, up to 10 miles/day, on soft substrates (sand beaches) · Able to lift and carry heavy equipment of 50 pounds or more on sand beaches for extended distances · Able and willing to work outdoors on beaches in all weather conditions · Clean driving record for last 5 years · Able to navigate and drive large pickup trucks through summer beach traffic Timing, Compensation, and Benefits · Full-time, five days a week from approximately mid-April through early August · Some weekend, holiday, and evening work required · Stipend $640/week when full-time To apply: Please send one document including resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to conserve@maineaudubon.org, with “PPLT Technician Last Name” in the subject line. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 8, 2024. Position closes February 2, 2024. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but believe that you would be a good fit for this position. Maine Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other aspect of identity protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Maine Audubon is hiring two Seasonal Coastal Birds Biologists to join its dynamic team based in Falmouth, ME. Since 1843, Maine Audubon has worked to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Position Overview We are seeking two Seasonal Coastal Birds Biologists at Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, ME. The Seasonal Coastal Birds Biologist reports to the Project’s Wildlife Biologist and is responsible for monitoring and managing endangered Least Terns, Piping Plovers, and other coastal birds including migrating shorebirds on beaches in Southern Maine during the 2024 field season. This is a unique opportunity to apply and grow your skills in direct management of endangered and severely declining species and outreach with a variety of audiences. Project Overview The Coastal Birds Project is designed to recover these endangered species, reduce disturbance of migratory shorebirds, and protect beach/dune/estuary systems. The position works as part of a larger collaborative effort that includes the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, USDA Wildlife Services, numerous municipalities, hundreds of private landowners, and dozens of volunteer plover monitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Conduct breeding surveys and nest searches for Piping Plovers and Least Terns. · Decide when/where to erect symbolic fencing, exclose nests, and place signs and immediately erect metal fencing around plover nests when possible. · Track and record nest locations, hatch dates, nest success, fledgling success, and other relevant data in an online database while in the field. · Engage with the public through on the beach education, presentations, on beach information stations, and community events. · Monitor predation through track observations and by deploying and maintaining wildlife cameras. · Lead training presentations for volunteer programs and municipal partners. Support partners throughout the nesting season by providing frequent updates. · Make complicated decisions in the field based on many inputs, including human, biological, and abiotic factors. · Communicate with both private and public landowners about management needs. · Supervise project interns. · Contribute to final technical report and project newsletter as needed. · Responsible for periodic cleaning and maintenance of work vehicles and work space. · Construction and maintenance of signs, exclosures, and fencing. · Communicate effectively and extensively with team members, partners, and the public. · Answer calls and emails in a timely manner and respond after hours to immediate needs. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or related field or equivalent work experience · Excellent observational skills · Independent thinker and problem solver · Skilled at prioritizing tasks while in the field · Effective, engaging, and diplomatic communicator both verbally and in writing · Experience working in the field with birds and/or endangered species preferred Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions · Able to walk extensively, up to 10 miles/day, on soft substrates (sand beaches) · Able to lift and carry heavy equipment of 50 pounds or more on sand beaches for extended distances · Able and willing to work outdoors on beaches in all weather conditions · Clean driving record for last 5 years · Able to navigate and drive large pickup trucks through summer beach traffic Timing, Compensation, and Benefits · Full-time, five days a week from approximately mid-April through early August, four days a week through the end of August · Some weekend, holiday, and evening work required · Stipend $760/week for full-time, prorated for part-time To apply: Please send one document including resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to conserve@maineaudubon.org, with “PPLT Biologist Last Name” in the subject line. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 8, 2024. Position closes February 2, 2024. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but believe that you would be a good fit for this position. Maine Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other aspect of identity protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.