[Remote] Grassland Bird Technician - Great Plains

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Seasonal Grassland Bird Technician will provide key data collection services to support landowners and land managers in monitoring rangeland and avian communities, while also participating in professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Complete grassland bird, pollinator habitat, and vegetation monitoring using established protocols on project lands enrolled in the Audubon Great Plains working lands programs: Audubon Conservation Ranching Program, Prairie Management Toolbox, and Conservation Forage Program
• Organize collected data and enter monitoring data into computer and online databases accurately
• Effectively communicate monitoring results with range ecologists and program manager to inform habitat organization plans and program compliance
• Maintain professional communication with enrolled landowners
• Camp at remote locations alone in preparation for early morning surveys
• Attend avian survey training mid-May
• Comfortable to begin surveys before dawn
• Utilize ArcCollector and Field Maps on tablet or smartphone to navigate to sites and field points and collect data

Skills

• Have or pursuing a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in range management, ecology, wildlife and fisheries sciences, natural resource management, or related field or equivalent experience
• Grassland bird and plant identification skills (training also provided)
• Must be comfortable with extensive day travel and regular overnight travel during monitoring season
• Tolerant of heat, biting/stinging insects, and other common field-related conditions
• Ability to traverse long distances (up to 10 miles) on variable terrain
• Enthusiastic learner willing to take on tasks with a positive attitude
• Must have a valid driver's license to drive to avian survey locations in remote areas. Mileage will be reimbursed if technician uses their own vehicle, or a vehicle may be provided
• Must be able to effectively communicate with landowners to confirm access for surveys
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and GIS technology
• Experience with or ability to learn data entry and analysis skills
• Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace

Benefits

• Housing is provided near Jamestown, North Dakota or the candidate may provide their own housing in one of the Dakotas.

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