<p>Audubon North Carolina seeks one seasonal biological technician to carry out monitoring, research, and management projects in northern Pamlico Sound, NC. Audubon NC, the North Carolina State Office of the National Audubon Society, protects a network of wildlife sanctuaries along North Carolina's coast for the purpose of providing habitats for nesting waterbirds and shorebirds. The sanctuaries are islands that support large colonies of nesting herons, egrets, ibises, pelicans, terns, and gulls, as well as nesting oystercatchers, plovers, and other species. The successful applicant will be responsible for all activities related to sanctuary protection and management. <br>
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BS degree in biology, wildlife management or related field, or a junior/senior pursuing a degree in biology, wildlife management, or related field; good bird identification skills; good written and oral communication skills; ability to work alone with no direct supervision; boat handling experience (boats up to 20' in length); good organizational skills; computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management); and a valid driver's license. The candidate must have good organizational skills, boat-handling experience, bird identification skills, and familiarity with coastal waters. The candidate must be in good physical condition, comfortable working alone, unsupervised, on the water, in a boat, most weekends and holidays, sometimes starting early in the morning (sunrise), sometimes during adverse conditions such as heat, humidity, and exposure to sun, and occasionally working long hours. Position requires work on most weekends and holidays; candidate must have transportation, some travel required.


Competitive

Northern Outer Banks

Send applications to: Walker Golder, Audubon NC, 7741 Market St, Unit D, Wilmington, NC 28411-9444

Mar 31, 2010 05:00 PM

Audubon North Carolina

Walker Golder

wgolder@audubon.org

910-686-7527

Website:
http://www.audubon.org/nas/hr/job/bioTech-NC.html