The Seasonal Warden will be responsible for patrolling the colonial wading bird and beach-nesting bird colonies in Hillsborough Bay and interacting with the boating and recreating public to prevent disturbance to nesting birds. This is a part-time, seasonal position that requires the employee to work weekends and holidays when traffic around the nesting islands is at its peak.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Monitor birds, helping to conduct counts of nesting pelicans, oystercatchers, herons, etc. and monitor the colonies for other signs of disturbance.
- Help engage the boating public about birds; interact and educate others. Additionally, appropriately intervene in the event of a disturbance.
- Operate and occasionally perform maintenance on vehicles, boats, and all field equipment.
- Participate in additional activities with Audubon's partners, including shoreline cleanups and oyster restoration projects.
Educational Background:
B.S. with a background in marine, estuarine, or wetlands ecology (or equivalent, demonstrated work experience) preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Excellent work ethic, a team-focused attitude, and the ability to work well independently in the field.
- Experience in Florida’s estuaries, mangrove forests and/or coastal wetlands, sampling and identification of coastal birds a plus.
- Valid driver’s license required, experience with small boats, and operating vehicles strongly preferred.
- Ability to maintain and repair mechanical equipment such as trucks and boats highly desirable.
- Comfort with engaging public and talking about the importance of protecting bird colonies.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 22 2018
Active Until:
Mar 22 2018
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit