Seabird Intern
Location: Santee Coastal Reserve near McClellanville, SC
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SEABIRD INTERN: 1 temporary full-time position. Pay: $2500.00 + housing and utilities.

Dates: April 1-June 31, 2009

Location: Santee Coastal Reserve near McClellanville, SC

Qualifications (e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills)

B.S. in a biological science or coursework toward same; seabird and shorebird ID skills helpful

Duties

Assist ongoing efforts of Audubon South Carolina and SC Dept. of Nat. Resources to monitor, post and protect three critical Important Bird Areas’ (IBA) seabird nesting colonies and critical seabird species. Participate in census of nesting seabirds, shorebird monitoring and research. Conduct educational presentations and outreach in communities near seabird nesting colonies. Assist IBA Coordinator in identifying and involving volunteers in seabird protection efforts. Assist Cape Romain NWR biologist in sea turtle nest protection and monitoring. Must be able to lift 50 + pounds. Housing is remote and rustic.

The National Audubon Society's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth's biological diversity.
Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the person best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.