Forest Conservation Intern at National Audubon Society in Sharon, Connecticut
Posted in Other 12 days ago.
Job Description:
Location: Sharon, CT
Full time
Requisition ID: JR733
Position Summary
The Forest Conservation Intern will assist the full-time staff as needed in any or all activities related to bird habitat and conservation during and after the nesting season. The intern will also spend significant time becoming familiar with training materials and with the conservation activities of Audubon in CT/NY and across the hemisphere. An independent project is optional but encouraged. This is a seasonal position, with a 30-to 35-hour work week and a 4- or 5-day schedule, M-F. The intern reports to Sharon Audubon’s Center Director and is supervised by SAC’s full-time staff. Start and end dates are negotiable but are expected to fall between May 28th and August 10th.
Compensation:
$18.00 / hour
Essential Functions
Working under the direction of the SAC full-time staff:
Assist staff in monitoring and maintaining 12-15 American Kestrel nest boxes
With a qualified bird bander, assist in banding American Kestrel nestlings
With a qualified bander, assist in banding/tagging Purple Martin nestlings
Record Purple Martin behavior through observation and photography
Assist as needed with assembling biological material for the Bird Genoscape Project
Receive training, and participate in, field surveys for breeding birds
Assist in planning/implementing non-chemical control of invasive plants
Become familiar with relevant training materials and regional/hemispheric bird conservation projects
Participate in regular discussions and planning sessions with staff and other interns
Assist as needed with bird study conducted by CT DEEP on the property
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
College coursework in relevant areas of conservation, bird biology, natural resources, forestry or related fields; or equivalent hands-on experience
Strong interest in conservation, biology, and related areas
Ability to organize your own time effectively
Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team or independently
Positive, problem-solving approach to a variety of situations
Ability to do physical work outdoors for prolonged periods in varied terrain and weather conditions
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation
Background check
Preferred:
Proficiency in bird and/or plant identification
Experience operating cameras, hand tools
Prior experience handling wild birds
Photography experience
Experience using hand tools for land management
EEO Statement
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.
Accessibility Statement
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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action.
Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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