*Job Description*: Hawk Counter Fall Migration Seasonal
biologist/ornithologist needed to
conduct survey of migrating birds of prey at Montclair Hawk Lookout,
Montclair, NJ.
*Responsibilities*:Duties include identifying and recording migrating
birds of prey, entering data into the Hawk Migration Association of
North America database, and interacting with the public.
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*/Duties:/*
·Identify and count all migrating raptors
·Maintain daily data entry into new digital platform, and follow backup
data procedures as needed
·Keep appropriate records for rare sightings
·Provide daily summaries for post on various NJ Audubon/Cape May Bird
Observatory outlets
·Some data entry in MS Excel possible
·Provide end of season summary report for NJ Audubon publications in
timely manner
*/Qualifications:/*
·Familiarity with bird migration and strong background identifying
raptors in flight a must
·Careful data collecting skills a must
·Applicants should have experience interacting with the public and
excellent interpersonal skills
·An enthusiastic and motivated self-starter who is also a strong team player
·Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field
conditions
·Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb multiple steep steps and
lift 25 lbs as necessary
·All applicants must have their own vehicle, and a valid, driver's
license to operate a vehicle in NJ.
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Start Date: August 25, 2016
End Date:November 30, 2016
Salary: $1,400 - 1,800/month, commensurate with experience. Housing
available.
*_Application Deadline:_*July 15, 2016
Qualifiedindividuals may apply by sending cover letter of interest,
resume, and three references as a single PDF document (including email
and phone contact info) to hr.cmboseaso...@njaudubon.org
Please indicate in the subject line the position for which you are applying.
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René Buccinna, Admin. Asst.
NJ Audubon Center for Research & Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 400-3852 (609) 861-1651 Fx
rene.bucci...@njaudubon.org
Making New Jersey a better place since 1897
