Coastal Conservation Technician

The Coastal Conservation Technician will assist the science and conservation staff at the Virginia Coast Reserve (VCR) with the following activities:

• Stewardship activities for beach nesting birds (conducting visitor outreach and surveys at boat ramps, posting and patrolling beach nesting bird habitat, maintaining signage, data entry);
• Marine habitat restoration (collecting eelgrass reproductive shoots, maintaining an eelgrass seed curing facility, oyster reef and scallop restoration efforts);
• Education and outreach events (assisting with nature camps/workshops and public events); and
• Preserve management and maintenance (trail maintenance, general facility upkeep). 
• Additional duties may be assigned. The position requires one to keep organized notes, ride on boats frequently and perform physically strenuous work in outdoor settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

• Position primarily based on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule although requires willingness to work a varied schedule when needed.
• Additional weekend and holiday work as necessary and as assigned.
• Will work under close supervision and receive specific and detailed instructions for required tasks.
• Will frequently interact with preserve visitors and TNC staff, partners and volunteers.
• May supervise volunteers on a project basis.
• Will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• May require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.