Job Description:

The Town is seeking dedicated individuals to aid in the protection of the Threatened and Endangered species with the Township.  

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

- Perform daily monitoring and management activities for breeding piping plovers, terns, and American oystercatchers, including: habitat delineation, nest location, nest protection, chick monitoring, and data entry;

- Assist with the collection of data for the Long Island Colonial Waterbird Survey;

- Install, maintain, and remove symbolic fencing, predator enclosures, and signage used to protect breeding and migratory shorebirds as well as other sensitive barrier beach species such as seabeach amaranth;

- Educate the public about shorebird and barrier beach ecology;

- The ability to identify shorebirds by sight and sound; and

- Other tasks and duties as required.

Qualifications that we look for include:

- Previous field experience is desirable but not required;

- Strong verbal communication skills;

- The ability to work closely with other staff and the public;

- Coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field is desirable;

- Prior knowledge and interest in birds and a strong foundation in shorebird identification skills is desirable;

- The ability to work outdoors daily, and at times, under rigorous conditions;

- The ability to perform physically strenuous duties, such as hiking long distances on the beach (up to 7 miles);

- Applicant must have a valid driver’s license;

- The ability to lift/carry 50 pounds; and

- The ability to work most weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (depending upon wildlife and weather).

For more information please contact James Duryea at jduryea@southamptontownny.gov. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Jduryea@southamptontownny.gov. Interviews will be conducted January- April

Positions run between April & September
Up to 40 hours per week
(Must be able to commit to a regular work schedule) 

 

Qualifications: Interest in Conservation, Environmental, Biology.