Seasonal Conservation Biologist I - Shorebird Monitor Summer 2025

The Seasonal Conservation Biologist I - Shorebird Monitor position is an entry-level role focused on monitoring endangered shorebird species in Massachusetts. Responsibilities include fieldwork, data collection, and providing technical assistance to park operations. The seasonal position runs from March 23 to August 9, 2025, and requires working at various coastal sites. Candidates should have knowledge of ecology, population biology, and preferably experience in wildlife conservation.
About the position

The Seasonal Conservation Biologist I - Shorebird Monitor position is an entry-level role focused on the biological monitoring and protection of endangered and threatened shorebird species and their habitats in Massachusetts. The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and analysis, as well as providing technical assistance to park operations. The position is seasonal, running from March 23, 2025, to August 9, 2025, and requires working at various coastal sites.

Responsibilities
• Collect and review biological data through fieldwork on nesting, foraging, and migrating shorebird species.
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• Assist in the management of databases including abundance, productivity, and behavioral data, and create GIS or Google Earth maps.
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• Accomplish wildlife management, protection, and education objectives of the Shorebird Conservation Program.
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• Provide biological technical assistance to park-based operations staff.
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• Conduct research on special projects as directed.

Requirements
• Knowledge of the principles of ecology and population biology.
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• Knowledge of a specific area of biology (i.e., ornithology) or other conservation science related to assigned responsibilities.
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• Knowledge of research methods and techniques followed in conservation biology.
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• Knowledge of the characteristics and biological behaviors of shorebird species.
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• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of biological monitoring.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in fieldwork related to wildlife conservation.
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• Familiarity with GIS or Google Earth mapping tools.

Benefits
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation biology.
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• Training on surveying nesting shorebird species.