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Position Summary :
The Seasonal Shorebird Stewardship and Monitoring Technician will be an integral team member for Audubon South Carolina’s Coastal Bird Stewardship Program . Audubon South Carolina’s Coastal Bird Stewardship Program, alongside key partners, trains and organizes hundreds of volunteers each year at 13 important sites throughout the SC coast, with the goal of reducing human disturbance to nesting, migrating, and overwintering shorebirds and seabirds, such as the Wilson’s Plover, American Oystercatcher, and Least Tern. The Seasonal Shorebird Stewardship and Monitoring Technician will assist the Coastal Stewardship Coordinator and Coastal Program Manager with critical shorebird and seabird conservation activities, such as stewardship, public education, and monitoring. This is a full-time seasonal position (40 hours per week) lasting from March 1 to August 27. A typical work week will be Tuesday to Saturday, with some holidays (Memorial Day and Independence Day) required.
This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Audubon's Office in Charleston, SC.
Compensation:
$21.00 / hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions:
Assist Coastal Stewardship Coordinator with hosting in-person stewardship training events for volunteers
Conduct shorebird stewardship activities at key breeding and migration sites, including educating beachgoers in a polite, approachable manner and collecting data on type and frequency of human disturbances
Distribute educational and promotional materials to beach-goers
Distribute new stewardship materials such as signs, vests, and educational handouts to volunteers at stewardship sites
Conduct shorebird surveys to get accurate bird counts at key breeding and migration sites using binoculars and a spotting scope, following established protocols
Assist Coastal Stewardship Coordinator and Coastal Program Manager with shorebird nest monitoring at a key breeding site to measure reproductive success and assess causes of nest failure
Assist Coastal Stewardship Coordinator with hosting educational bird walks for shorebird stewards
Assist Coastal Stewardship Coordinator with educational tabling events, promoting “Share the Shore” messaging
Assist partners with installing or taking down protective shorebird fencing as needed
Maintain field equipment and keep supplies organized
Create social media posts and blog posts to promote “Share the Shore” messaging
Take and organize site photos
Enter data into Excel and Ebird databases as needed
Participate in other coastal projects as needed, such as salt marsh bird and vegetation monitoring
Maintain and foster a culture of safety
Qualifications and Experience:
Must have completed or are pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or a related field, or have…