The Audubon Center at Riverlands seeks a Area Technician in executing avian point-count surveys and associated data entry tasks and data analysis for the Upper Mississippi River system.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Data management, data entry tasks and data analysis
- Assist with facilitation of monitoring logistics
- Work entails leading point-count surveys in Mississippi River floodplain forests on islands and riparian areas during the approximate months of May, June and July
- This work will also entail coordination and monitoring logistics duties prior to and after the survey months
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Natural Sciences, or related field required
Skills/Experience:
- Experience with avian point counts
- Identification of Midwestern birds by sight and sound desired
- Attention to detail and accuracy when gathering data
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong ability to lead a team to successfully complete a common goal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work early hours and weekends
- Ability to work outdoors in varying climates and conditions (heat, biting insects, wet terrain)
- Ability to work effectively with volunteers and/or interns when performing point count surveys
- Ability to use GPS to locate survey points
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience operating motor boats, kayaks, canoes and trailering of motor boats highly desired but not required
- Some overnight travel might be required
- Must possess valid driver’s license
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 28 2019
Active Until:
Mar 28 2019
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit