FIELD CREW LEADER- Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN is seeking one Field Crew Leader for a Masters Study project conducted in collaboration with SUNY-ESF to monitor the impacts of human- caused disturbance on breeding Snowy Plovers in the eastern Gulf. Study area will include sites in the Florida panhandle and Alabama. Work will begin in EARLY MAY and continue until late July. Housing and a weekly salary of $325 will be provided. Crew Leader will be responsible for conducting Snowy Plover nest and productivity monitoring, behavioral observations, disturbance assessment and documentation, and assisting with banding at multiple sites. Duties also include data collection, photo documentation, use of a hand-held GPS unit, and data entry using Microsoft Excel. Position will require working long hours, 6 days a week. This study requires a patient individual who will enjoy spending hours locating, observing and recording behavioral and disturbance data on beach-nesting birds. Crew leader will professionally represent the project when interacting with the public, site managers, and partners. Crew Leader will report to and work cooperatively with the Graduate Student/Project Leader, and will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and leadership of one research assistant intern. Shared housing and gasoline reimbursement for travel between work sites are provided. Must have own waterproof 10x42 binoculars, a valid drivers license and own reliable personal vehicle for travel between work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to Margo Zdravkovic: [email protected]. The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled.
