INTERPRETIVE NATURALISTS (3) for fall migration monitoring project at
New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Sep. 1
- Oct. 31. Cape May is renowned as one of the world's great hot spots
for bird migration. Successful applicants will work at the Cape May
Hawkwatch. Duties include teaching visitors bird identification and
natural history, offering general assistance, conducting workshops,
and assisting counter when needed. Applicants should have experience
interacting with the public and excellent interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with bird migration and experience identifying birds,
especially raptors, is preferred. All applicants must have their own
vehicles and a valid, clean driver's license. Salary for positions
$900/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 MIKE CREWE, Cape May Bird Observatory, PO Box 3, 701 East
Lake Drive, Cape May Point, NJ 08212 or email:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Application deadline July 15, 2015.
MIGRATION COUNTERS (4) for fall migration monitoring projects at New
Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO), Cape May,
NJ. Cape May is one of the premier fall migration hot spots in the
country. Specifically, we are hiring a counter for the Cape May
Hawkwatch (1 Sep - 7 Dec), a counter for the Avalon Seawatch (22 Sept
to 22 Dec), a counter for the Cape May Morning Flight Project (16
August to 8 November). We are also hiring a "swing" counter (16
August to 22 Dec), who will provide day-off relief at each of the 3
migration sites, and enter data.
Applicants for counter positions should have a strong background
identifying raptors, seabirds, or songbirds in flight. Careful data
collecting and data entry skills, a willingness to work long hours,
and excellent interpersonal skills are a must. Applicants should
have some experience with MS Excel. All counters will also be
required to write a summary report at the end of the season for NJ
Audubon publications. All applicants must have their own vehicles,
and a valid, clean, driver's license. Salary for all positions
$1400-1800/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 RENE BUCCINNA, Cape
May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ
08210 or email:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Application deadline is July 15, 2015.
