SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (3) needed 16 April
through 30 June for ongoing research on shorebird
migration ecology along New Jersey's Delaware Bay
shore. Delaware Bay is recognized as an
internationally important staging area for
shorebirds during spring migration. Duties
include extracting birds from mist-nets, banding,
weighing and measuring birds, recording data,
point counts, surveying for color-banded birds,
and data entry. Mist-netting and bird banding
experience necessary. Ability to identify
shorebirds of the eastern U. S., color-band
resighting experience, and proficiency with MS
Excel or Access preferred. Applicants must be
able to work independently or as part of a team,
possibly work long hours or six days/week, in
occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Start date
can be flexible. Salary $1800-2200/month
depending on experience. Must have own
vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for gas
provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume,
and three references to René Buccinna, NJ
Audubon, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47
North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210,
<mailto:david.mizr...@njaudubon.org>david.mizr...@njaudubon.org
Applications accepted until 16 March, or until
positions are filled. NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
