Summer Banding and Outreach Tech

About Audubon 

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

The Wyoming Naturalist Banding and Outreach Tech position combines community-based research and an opportunity to conduct basic conservation biology and environmental education. Two major activities are involved: (1) assisting outreach staff at the Audubon Rockies with educational programming and (2) conducting bird banding/outreach activities in public and private lands throughout Wyoming and Colorado. Other fieldwork may include point counts, area searches, and nest searches. Educational outreach will involve assistance with the community naturalist program. The selected candidate will be asked to capture and create content to share their summer experience with the Audubon Rockies communication team.

• Work Schedule: Work is from early morning till midday 3-4 days per week followed by daily data entry when applicable totaling 24-32 hours per week.

• Preferred start date: May 10; end date August 10.

This role is remote based out of Casper, Wyoming and the position requires travel. A rental vehicle will be provided for any field travel.

Compensation:

$20.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Function as an assistant bander at Audubon Rockies MAPS stations. 

• Input MAPS data daily. 

• Assist and lead summer outreach and events including: 

  • BioBlitz 

  • Camps 

  • Education Programs 

• Conduct point counts. 

• Capture and create content about your experience with Audubon Rockies for social media.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.

• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

• Bird banding station set up and passerine handling experience. 

  • Preference for a minimum of 150 birds extracted. 

  • Training will be provided for an exemplary candidate with less experience. 

• Outreach and event planning and organization experience 

• Basic bird identification skills 

• Pursuing or have recently completed a degree in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, outdoor education, or a related field. 

• Driver’s License is required

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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