Research Technician, Project BirdSafe

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National Audubon Society
St Paul, MN, United States
Part-time

Audubon Minnesota is seeking two seasonal, part-time Research Technicians who will be responsible for conducting morning and evening walking surveys of buildings in downtown Minneapolis and collecting bird specimens as part of a bird-window collision research study. 

  • Duration: Spring survey coverage is needed from mid-March through May 2018. If applicants are available to return for fall surveys, coverage is needed from mid-August through October. Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to both spring and fall survey seasons.
  • Hours: Morning surveys occur at or just before sunrise which varies by date. Hours are generally between 6 and 9am. Afternoon and evening surveys may occur 1-3 times per week from 11am-2pm and 5-8pm.
  • Frequency: Research technicians will cover 3-5 surveys per week for a total of 12-20 hours per week.
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Conduct field surveys in an urban area;
  • Collect avian window-collision victims, both live and dead;
  • Record and enter project data, including use of Access databases, Excel spreadsheets and GIS databases, potentially online; and
  • Work with maps, online and hard-copy data forms and mobile research apps.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Knowledge of bird conservation and avian survey techniques.
  • A strong work ethic and proven ability to work independently while following specific, detailed rules and protocols.
  • A passion for science-based conservation.
  • Reliable transportation to and from downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
  • Reliable computer access for scheduling, communication and data processing.
  • Ability to  several miles per day during field surveys with or without accommodation.
  • Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as job responsibilities require.
  • Experience conducting wildlife mortality surveys, handling and/or identifying wild birds and using GIS or similar technology is strongly preferred.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/3423/research-technician%2c-proje...

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
audubon.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
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: 
Jan 14 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 14 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit