Posted in Other about 3 hours ago.
Location: Naples, Florida
Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Monitor nesting birds and conduct minimum weekly counts of nests, chicks, and fledged young of each nesting species, and enter/report data to the supervisor.
Assist site managers and Audubon staff with installing symbolic fencing around new nest areas as needed.
Conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends and holidays generally between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hours may run longer or change as needed, and longer hours are anticipated on holiday weekends.
Assist with recruiting volunteers; train, schedule, and transport volunteers by boat to chaperone nesting birds and to conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends and holidays.
Work closely with site managers and Audubon staff, external partners, and volunteers in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Assist with additional surveys and research with Audubon Florida staff and external partners
Experience and ability with verbal communication, including a willingness to engage with a large variety of public.
Experience and ability with record-keeping and summarizing data for grant-required reports.
Ability to recruit, train, support, and schedule volunteers.
Work well independently and with other staff and volunteers.
A positive and diplomatic attitude.
Demonstrated capability of physically active work walking on sandy beaches carrying field equipment during Florida summer field conditions and move 30 lbs with or without accommodation.
Must have a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle suited for transportation to complete assigned tasks.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
Must be comfortable with boating and working on the water. Experience using a motorboat is preferred.
Previous experience with monitoring and stewardship for one shore/seabird nesting season strongly preferred, but similar experience will be considered.
Interest in conservation and passion for the mission of the National Audubon Society a must.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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