Job Posting #1: MIGRATION COUNTERS (3) for fall migration monitoring
projects at Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Cape May is one
of the best fall migration hot spots in the country. Specifically,
we are hiring a counter for the Cape May Hawkwatch (1 Sep - 30 Nov),
a counter for the Avalon Seawatch (22 Sep-22 Dec), and a "swing"
counter (1 Sep- 22 Dec), who will provide day-off relief at each site
and enter data.
Applicants for counter positions should have a strong background
identifying either raptors or seabirds in flight. Careful data
collecting skills, a willingness to work long hours, and excellent
interpersonal skills are a must. Applicants for the "swing" counter
position also should have some experience with MS Excel. All
applicants must have their own vehicles. Salary for all positions
1400-1600/month depending on experience. Housing and reimbursement
for gas is provided.
Send cover letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining
relevant experience, and three references (including email addresses
and phone numbers) to VINCENT ELIA, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600
Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications accepted until positions are filled.
Job Posting #2: INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST INTERNS (4) for fall
migration monitoring projects at Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May,
NJ 1 Sep-1 Nov. Cape May is renowned as one of the world's great hot
spots for bird migration. Successful applicants will work either at
the Cape May Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch, or on the Passerine Morning
Flight Project.
Duties include conducting mini-workshops, assisting visitors with
bird identification, and assisting counters when needed. Applicants
should have experience interacting with the public and excellent
interpersonal skills. Familiarity with bird migration and experience
identifying raptors and/or sea birds in flight is preferred but not
required. All applicants must have their own vehicles. Salary for
all positions $800/month, housing and reimbursement for gas is
provided. Send cover letter indicating position of interest, resume
outlining relevant experience, and three references (including email
addresses and phone numbers) to VINCENT ELIA, Cape May Bird
Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Applications accepted until positions are filled.
Job Posting #3: INTERN (1) to assist with ongoing Monarch butterfly
migration project, Sep 1 through Oct 31. Duties include daily road
censuses of migrating Monarchs, tagging, data entry, and educating
the public about the project and Monarch biology. Successful
applicant will be expected to work long hours during peak Monarch
flights, shorter hours during lulls. Careful data collecting and
entry skills, and excellent interpersonal skills a must; familiarity
with insect ecology and migration a plus but not required. Must have
own vehicle. Salary $800/mo., housing and reimbursement for gas
provided. Send cover letter indicating position of interest, resume
outlining relevant experience, and three references (including email
addresses and phone numbers) to VINCENT ELIA, Cape May Bird
Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications accepted until
positions are filled.
Thank you very much. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions or concerns.
David Mizrahi
David Mizrahi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
