Summer Banding and Outreach Tech

Location: Remote (40) Part time Requisition ID: JR753 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 is from early morning till midday 3-4 days per week followed by daily data entry when applicable totaling 24-32 hours per week. 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: $15.00 / hour Essential Functions • Act as an assistant bander at Audubon Rockies MAPS stations stations. • Input MAPS data daily. • Assist and lead summer outreach and events, including: • BioBlitz • Camps • Education Programs • Conduct point countscounts. • Capture and create content about your experience with Audubon Rockiesfor social media. • Qualifications and Experience • 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 recently completed a degree in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, outdoor education, or a related field. • 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 The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas usingscience, advocacy, education, andon-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. Salary: 15 - 15 hourly PI267987126 Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities Apply Here PI267987126 Minimum Salary: 15 Maximum Salary: 15 Salary Unit: Hourly Remote About the Company: National Audubon Society Apply tot his job