Summer Banding and Outreach Tech - Military veterans preferred

Remote (40)
Part time
Posted 30+ Days Ago
JR60

Position Summary

The Wyoming Naturalist Banding and Outreach Tech position combines community-based research and an opportunity to conduct basic conservation biology and environmental education. Two major activities are involved: (1) assisting outreach staff at the Audubon Rockies with educational programming and (2) conducting bird banding/outreach activities in public and private lands throughout Wyoming and Colorado. Other fieldwork may include point counts, area searches, and nest searches. Educational outreach will involve assistance with the community naturalist program. The selected candidate will be asked to capture and create content to share their summer experience with the Audubon Rockies communication team. Work is from early morning till midday 3-4 days per week, followed by daily data entry when applicable, totaling approximately 24-3224-32 hours per week.

This role is remote and based out of Casper, Wyoming, and the position requires travel. A rental vehicle will be provided for any field travel.

Compensation:

$15.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Act as an assistant bander at Audubon Rockies MAPS stations stations. 

Input MAPS data daily. 

Assist and lead summer outreach and events, including: 

• BioBlitz 
• Camps 
• Education Programs 

Conduct point countscounts.

Capture and create content about your experience with Audubon Rockies for social media.

Qualifications and Experience

Bird banding station set up and passerine handling experience. 

Preference for a minimum of 150 birds extracted. 

Training will be provided for an exemplary candidate with less experience. 

Outreach and event planning and organization experience 

Basic bird identification skills 

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, outdoor education, or a related field. 

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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