Wildlife Guard Crew Leader
Company: National Audubon Society
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation
organization that protects birds and the places they need, today
and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas using science,
advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon's
state, regional, national, and international programs, nature
centers, and chapters have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches
millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse
communities in conservation action. As a sentinel species, we
recognize that the fate of birds is inextricably tied to the fate
of us all.
Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the United States
and seven countries in 17 state and regional offices, 41 nature
centers, and 23 wildlife sanctuaries. Together as one Audubon, we
aspire to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss,
leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends
in biodiversity loss.
Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where
our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged, with a strong
sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in
color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other
ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity
of the human species, Audubon will bring new creativity,
effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the
hemisphere.
Position Summary
Bridgeport, CT is known as the Park City for its many public parks.
Pleasure Beach, Seaside Park, and Beardsley Park are the largest
and in addition to providing opportunities for city residents to
enjoy the outdoors, are vital to birds. Pleasure Beach is a nesting
site for the federally threatened Piping Plover and the state
threatened Least Tern, as well as four CT state listed plant
species. Beardsley Park provides important migratory songbird
stopover habitat and Seaside Park provides resting and foraging
opportunities to migrating waterbirds. Sandy Point Beach & Bird
Sanctuary in West Haven, CT is one of the most significant mainland
nesting areas in the state for Piping Plover and Least Tern, and
the state threatened American Oystercatcher. It is a popular site
amongst anglers and local residents looking for a beautiful walk
along the shore. To ensure that these birds have the opportunity to
nest successfully, rest, and refuel during migration, Audubon
Connecticut, in partnership with the cities of Bridgeport and West
Haven, created the WildLife Guards Program. The program trains,
mentors, and employs crews of eight local high school students to
monitor nesting shorebirds, restore habitat, and engage visitors,
families, and friends about the parks and their wildlife.
These are seasonal, full-time positions (30-40 hrs./wk. depending
on location) starting June 26th and going through August 18th.
Note: Audubon staff will provide one to two weeks of paid training
to crew leaders at the beginning of the WildLife Guards
program.
Compensation:
$18.00 / hour
Essential Functions
The WildLife Guard Crew Leaders, through training and supervision
of Audubon's youth program, will assist conservation scientists
with the monitoring and stewardship of critical shoreline habitat.
Crew Leader duties include:
Qualifications and Experience
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.
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