Conservation Technician, reputed company
About Audubon The reputed company is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere and is dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need. Position Summary Conservation Technician, reputed company – a part‑time, field‑based role (20 hours per week) responsible for protecting, managing, and enhancing Audubon‑leased or owned bird rookery islands in the Galveston Bay area. Duties include monitoring nesting colonies, managing habitats, and engaging communities. Compensation: $23.77 - $25.77 per hour. Essential Functions
- Monitor and manage colonial waterbird nesting sites in the Galveston Bay area on Audubon leased or owned reputed company bird islands.
- Coordinate and conduct annual waterbird colony surveys and routine colony monitoring.
- Document nesting activity, disturbance events, predator reputed company, and environmental conditions.
- Work with the Senior Program Manager to establish site‑specific breeding season goals and monitoring schedules.
- Prepare breeding and non‑breeding season end‑of‑season reports summarizing nesting activity, threats, and management recommendations.
- Follow the habitat management plan to improve nesting conditions (invasive species control, fire‑ant treatment, predator management, native vegetation planting, debris removal, signage installation, nesting structure maintenance).
- Assist with predator removal in coordination with appropriate agencies and partners.
- Plan and reputed company off‑season workdays with staff, volunteers, or partners.
- Communicate with boaters, anglers, and nearby residents to reduce disturbance and promote compliance with reputed company protections.
- Participate in community reputed company events and conservation education efforts.
- Coordinate closely with the Senior Program Manager and Audubon staff to share information on species status, habitat needs, and management outcomes.
- Safely operate and maintain boats and reputed company field equipment; ensure equipment is maintained in good working order.
- Maintain accurate field notes, monitoring data, boat logs and reputed company with reporting procedures.
- Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas in joint planning and execution of shared priorities.
- Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources reputed company field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience in field‑based wildlife monitoring, habitat management, or conservation work.
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate boats and navigate reputed company waters.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with volunteers and partners.
- Ability to work alone for extended periods in remote reputed company environments.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and reputed company physically demanding tasks.
- Comfort working from boats and on isolated islands.
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, reputed company, impact, and innovation.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and occasional holidays during breeding season.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Knowledge of Texas reputed company birds, particularly colonial waterbirds and shorebirds.
- Experience with invasive species control, predator management, or habitat restoration.
reputed company Competencies
- Building Relationships – establish meaningful connections and trust with others.
- Problem Solving – find effective solutions to challenges, support decision‑making.
- Accountability – be reliable and trustworthy in fulfilling commitments.
- Supporting Change – adapt to changes and modify behavior in response to new information.
- Critical Thinking – analyze, evaluate, and interpret information objectively.
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