Working with Alliance partners’ field staff to monitor and manage beach-nesting birds and reduce human disturbance at nesting sites by positively and professionally enforcing site ordinances while educating the public about the protected shorebird species.

Coordinate management and monitoring efforts with other Audubon Alliance field staff and partners.

Participate in weekly Alliance conference calls and communicate with Alliance staff via Slack, text, phone and email.

Assist with the installation, maintenance and removal of string fencing, signage and Piping Plover nest exclosures throughout the season.

Locate and monitor beach-nesting birds, including nest searching, collecting nest and chick survival data, documenting predators and instances of human disturbance.

Engage with the public to educate beach visitors about beach-nesting and migratory shorebirds to reduce disturbances at nesting sites and interact with partners and landowners (private, municipal and State) to coordinate management.

Conduct census surveys and patrol historical nesting sites for focal species.

Daily and weekly data entry into online database software.

Accurately recording and reporting sightings of banded shorebirds

Assist with data analysis and end of the season reports.

Provide content (pictures and brief descriptions) to document disturbances, for inclusion in final reports, and for Audubon Connecticut’s social media.

Additional duties may be assigned to support all aspects of the Coastal Program

Degree in biology, wildlife management, or related field along with previous field work experience is preferred.

Experience with waterbird and shorebird identification and/or monitoring for the US East Coast is preferred.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem solve in the field while being part of a larger team.

Experience collecting, managing, and maintaining a large data set with detailed field notes and accurate data entry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software for data entry and report writing and experience with GPS units.

Experience and ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken and graphical means along with responding to communications in a prompt and timely manner.

Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record (technician’s will be reimbursed for travel between field sites.)

Flexible approach to work to accommodate frequent schedule changes based on site needs and weather conditions. This may include some early mornings and/or late evenings.

Ability to work one weekend day, over the Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday weekends is required.

Experience conducting field work as this is a field intensive position. Ability to adapt to adverse field conditions such as inclement weather, variable temperatures, poison ivy, and biting insects.

Must be physically fit to tolerate walking miles in sand or on rocky coastal terrain, able to lift/carry at least 40lbs with or without accommodation and to manually install and maintain fencing and

Piping Plover nest exclosures in rocky substrate.

Interest in conservation and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society.