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Steward, Walton County Beach

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Walton County, FL, USA
Temporary / Seasonal

Audubon Florida helps to manage beach-nesting birds through much of the Panhandle, posting, stewarding and protecting nesting areas from disturbance. To better monitor and protect the nesting shorebirds and seabirds along the beaches of Walton County, Audubon is hiring a seasonal Walton County Beach Steward. The primary responsibility of the Walton County Beach Steward is to organize volunteers in order to monitor shorebird nesting and conduct public outreach at nesting areas mostly, but not limited to, State Park sites including Deerpoint Lake SP, Grayton Beach SP and Topsail Hill SP.

This seasonal position is scheduled March – September, 2018 for 20 hours per week with a focus on weekend days and holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

Areas of Responsibility: 

With the help of the Panhandle Program Manager, the Walton County Beach Steward will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Contact and recruit volunteers
  • Conduct public outreach on nesting beaches
  • Organize volunteers for public outreach on nesting beaches
  • Monitor shorebird nests
  • Timely data entry and reporting
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience and ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize, support and schedule volunteers.
  • Work well independently and with others.
  • Must be able to work in full summer sun, walk in sand, and lift 30 lbs.
  • A flexible approach to work and be willing to work weekends and holidays.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.
  • Familiarity with Walton County beaches preferred.
  • Experience with shorebird identification and nest monitoring preferred.
  • Interest in conservation and passion for the mission of the National Audubon Society a must.

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 6 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 6 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit