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MassWildlife is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and a supportive work culture. We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. The Tern Colony Assistant restores endangered terns to Buzzards Bay through an intensive program of protection, management, and monitoring at the key nesting islands. Specific duties Assist Site Managers with: 1. Protection and censusing colonies of Common and endangered Roseate Terns, and Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. 2. Discouragement of nesting gulls. 3. Monitoring tern growth and productivity; trapping and banding adult and chicks; participating in other studies as needed. 4. Reading bands on adults through spotting scopes. 5. Predator control and habitat management. 6. Maintaining field notebooks, data management, and writing an end-of-season report. Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience banding birds 2. BIRD/RAM ISLANDS: Experience handling outboard motorboats in the marine environment helpful. 3. PENIKESE ISLAND: Experience camping under primitive conditions desirable. Person hired will be required to help set up and live in a field camp on the island. 4. Good physical condition. At PENIKESE ISLAND, must be able to carry ~40 lbs. of field equipment a distance of ½ mile. 5. Ability to work independently, as well as live and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others. At PENIKESE ISLAND must be comfortable living with others in close quarters in a remote island setting with limited facilities for 2-3 weeks at a time. 6. Willingness to work at night when required Comments: Fieldwork will be conducted in Southeastern Massachusetts at BIRD ISLAND, Marion, RAM ISLAND, Mattapoisett, and PENIKESE ISLAND, Gosnold (in Buzzards Bay). Work on weekends and holidays is expected. BIRD/RAM ISLANDS: During the field season, incumbents will be expected to work on an irregular 5 day/week schedule, traveling to and from the islands daily by boat. Crew housing on mainland will be provided. PENIKESE ISLAND: Incumbent will work an average of 6 days/week but will work on the island for up to 2 – 3 weeks at a time before getting time off, depending on weather conditions and on an irregular boat schedule to the island. Housing available: crew housing on mainland will be provided for days off and when working on Bird and Ram Islands; field camp accommodations at PENIKESE. No benefits are included - except earned sick leave. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references must be submitted as part of the application process. Applicants must apply on MassCareers; emailed applications will not be accepted. Go to: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl; under “Organization,” click on “See all organizations,” and check “Department of Fish and Game.” For more information about the positions, contact Carolyn Mostello carolyn.mostello@mass.gov. Email is for questions only; application must be uploaded to MassCareers. Anticipated Start/End Dates: May 6 – July 13, 2024 (10 weeks) Salary: $16.00 - $18.00/hr Anticipated Hours per Week: 40 Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

MassWildlife is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and a supportive work culture. We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Interns are needed to assist the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife with protection, research, and management of rare and endangered terns nesting on Bird, Ram, and Penikese Islands in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. These islands support half the North American population of the federally endangered Roseate Tern; active management to protect the population is critical to recovery. Terns are small, ground-nesting seabirds that are highly charismatic. The species we are working with nest in dense colonies and are very aggressive. They protect their nests and young by diving at, pecking, and defecating on intruders, including researchers, and vocalizing loudly. Interns will gain hands-on field skills through activities such as censusing of Common, Roseate, and Arctic Terns; monitoring tern growth and productivity; trapping and banding; reading bands on adults through spotting scopes; monitoring productivity of American Oystercatchers; and discouragement, censusing, and monitoring of nesting gulls. QUALIFICATIONS – Previous experience with biological data collection looked upon favorably, but enthusiasm and strong work ethic are more important. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, reliable, and strong communicators. They must be able to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude. Flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor are essential for all staff. Additionally: · Interns may work part time (a minimum of 1 day/week) or full time. Part time interns must have a vehicle to travel from their homes to meeting sites. Housing available: Full time interns may live at the crew house or the Penikese field camp and can carpool with other staff to meeting sites. · Interns must be in good physical condition and comfortable being outdoors. · Interns interested in visiting Penikese must be comfortable living in a primitive field camp for at least a week at a time; poison ivy and pollen could be bothersome to those with allergies. SCHEDULE AND DATES – Early mornings, occasional long days, and changes in plans with little advance notice are normal for field-based work and should be expected. Interns can expect the workload to vary through the season, to work around the weather and the tides, and occasionally to work on weekends and holidays. Dates are flexible to accommodate college calendars. Our greatest need is from early May through mid-July, with June being our busiest time. Shorter-term opportunities are possible; however, interns must be able to start in May, unless they have previous field experience in seabird colonies. COMPENSATION –You may be eligible for credit or a monetary stipend through your college; however, MassWildlife does not provide financial compensation. TO APPLY – Please email the following to Carolyn Mostello (carolyn.mostello@mass.gov): (1) A cover letter stating your interest in the internship and summarizing your background. Provide your available dates and dates of any vacations you plan to take during the spring/summer. If you plan on using this experience for a college internship, describe the program and requirements (number of hours needed, reports, presentations, etc.). (2) A resume detailing your education, experience (paid or volunteer), and any special skills. (3) Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For additional information, see: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/buzzards-bay-tern-restoration-project

MassWildlife is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and a supportive work culture. We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. The Predator Control Technician will manage predators of rare and endangered terns and assist with an intensive program of protection, management, and monitoring at the key nesting islands in Buzzards Bay. Specific Duties Assist Site Managers with: 1. Controlling predators of Common Terns and endangered Roseate Terns. 2. Protection and censusing colonies of Common and Roseate Terns, and Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. 3. Discouragement/control of nesting gulls and other predatory species. 4. Monitoring tern growth and productivity; trapping and banding adult terns and chicks; participating in other studies as needed. 5. Habitat management. 6. Reading bands on adult terns through spotting scopes. 7. Maintaining field notebooks, managing data, and assisting with report-writing. 8. Regularly cleaning and maintaining firearms and other equipment. Qualifications Required at Hire 1. Must be a Massachusetts resident with a valid Firearms Identification Card or License to Carry at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 2. Must have expertise with hunting and/or predator control utilizing firearms. 3. Must have a good working knowledge of Massachusetts firearms laws. 4. Must be comfortable spending long periods of time in the outdoors. 5. Must be an exceptionally responsible individual. Preferred Qualifications 1. Willingness to work regularly or mostly at night. 2. Ability to work independently, as well as live and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others. 3. Must be comfortable living with others in close quarters in a remote island setting with limited facilities for up to 2-3 weeks at a time. Experience camping under primitive conditions desirable. 4. Good physical condition. At PENIKESE, must be able to carry ~40 lbs. of field equipment a distance of 1/2 mile. 5. Previous coursework in the biological or environmental sciences, bird banding experience and experience handling outboard motorboats in the marine environment helpful, but not required. 6. In-state travel will be required; willingness to use personal vehicle. Fieldwork will be conducted at BIRD ISLAND, Marion, RAM ISLAND, Mattapoisett, and PENIKESE ISLAND, Gosnold (in Buzzards Bay), Massachusetts. Work on weekends and holidays is expected. Incumbent will work an average of 5 days/week, but schedule will be irregular. May work on Penikese Island for up to 2 – 3 weeks at a time before getting time off, depending on weather conditions and on an irregular boat schedule to the island. Housing available: crew housing on mainland will be provided for days off and when working on Bird and Ram Islands; field camp accommodations at PENIKESE. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (at least two of which are familiar with applicant’s firearm capabilities) must be submitted as part of the application process. Applicants must apply on MassCareers; emailed applications will not be accepted. Go to: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl; under “Organization,” click on “See all organizations,” and check “Department of Fish and Game.” Additionally, applicants must submit a scan of their FID or LTC card with their application. For more information about the positions, contact Carolyn Mostello, carolyn.mostello@mass.gov. Email is for questions only; application must be uploaded to MassCareers. Anticipated Start/End Dates: May 6 – July 13, 2024 (10 weeks) Salary: $16.00-18.00/hr Anticipated Hours per Week: 40 Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

MassWildlife is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and a supportive work culture. We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. The Tern Colony Site Manager restores endangered terns to Buzzards Bay through an intensive program of protection, management, and monitoring at the key nesting islands. Specific duties include: 1. Protection and censusing colonies of Common and endangered Roseate Terns, and Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. 2. Discouragement of nesting gulls. 3. Monitoring tern growth and productivity; trapping and banding adult and chicks; participating in other studies as needed. 4. Reading bands on adults through spotting scopes. 5. Predator control and habitat management. 6. Scheduling and supervision of seasonal interns and predator control technician. 7. Maintaining field notebooks, data management, and writing an end-of-season report. 8. BIRD/RAM ISLANDS: Operation of outboard motorboats in marine environment. Qualifications: Must have previous coursework in the biological or environmental sciences and be comfortable spending long periods of time in the outdoors. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience supervising field personnel. 2. Experience banding birds. 3. Experience handling outboard motorboats in the marine environment. 4. Good physical condition. 5. Ability to work independently, as well as live and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others. 6. Willingness to work at night when required. 7. Willingness to use personal vehicle. Comments: Fieldwork will be conducted in Southeastern Massachusetts at BIRD ISLAND, Marion, RAM ISLAND, Mattapoisett in Buzzards Bay. Work on weekends and holidays is expected. During the field season, incumbents will be expected to work on an irregular 5 day/week schedule, traveling to and from the islands daily by boat. Housing available: crew housing on mainland will be provided. No benefits are included - except earned sick leave. A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references must be submitted as part of the application process. Applicants must apply on MassCareers; emailed applications will not be accepted. Go to: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl; under “Organization,” click on “See all organizations,” and check “Department of Fish and Game.” For more information about the positions, contact Carolyn Mostello carolyn.mostello@mass.gov. Email is for questions only; application must be uploaded to MassCareers. Anticipated Start/End Dates: May 6 – July 13, 2024 (10 weeks) Salary: $18.00 - $26.00/hr Anticipated Hours per Week: 40 Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis