Description

Title:                     Black-capped Vireo Nest Searching/Monitoring Field Technician

Supervisor:          Central Regional Director

Job Type:            Temporary; April 27-June 26 (2 months)

Location:              Texas, Western Edwards Plateau

Salary:                   Monthly salary $3,150 with field housing included

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Position Summary:

This is a temporary position with American Bird Conservancy (ABC). American Bird Conservancy is a fast-growing, results-focused nonprofit seeking employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, ABC achieves lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet’s fragile climate.

SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed by the American Bird Conservancy working in cooperation with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture for nest searching, nest monitoring, and point counts for the recently delisted Black-capped Vireo, pending funding availability. Technicians will be collecting data as a part of post-delisting monitoring for this species. 

Surveys will be performed at several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s state parks and natural areas, including but not limited to Kickapoo Caverns SP, Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, Devil’s River State Natural Area, South Llano River State Park and other surrounding properties in the western Edwards Plateau. This is an opportunity to work in a unique landscape in Texas where many unique species, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, can be found.

Primary Duties:

1. Black-capped Vireo nest searching and nest monitoring, early morning point counts, early morning censuses, and data entry. 

2. Other responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment maintenance, managing databases, proofing entered data, etc. 

• Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts in relatively difficult field conditions (e.g., high temperatures, exposure to the elements (sun, wind, rain), intense hiking, active cattle pastures, venomous snakes, cactus, chiggers, ticks, etc.). 
• Housing will be arranged and may include AirBnB/VRBO, trailers, camping, bunkhouses, hotels, and other forms of field housing. As such, candidates should be flexible about housing, are expected to adhere to current health advisories, and will be respectful of those around them. 
• Preference will be shown for individuals who are willing to drive a personal vehicle to and from field sites. 
• Personal vehicles should be in good condition and able to handle dirt/gravel roads. *Note that road conditions may be difficult in some areas depending on weather. 
• Mileage will be reimbursed. 

Benefits:

• This position is not eligible for benefits.

To Apply:

Please apply online at Paylocity.

If you have any difficulties uploading your resume and cover letter, then please send them as ONE document to HR@abcbirds.org

* ABC aligns our compensation with local market rates to ensure internal equity and fairness across our distributed workforce.

At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees. 

As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.

Requirements

Position Requirements: 

1. Experience searching for nests preferred; training will be provided 
2. Experience with nest monitoring preferred; training will be provided 
3. Experience with identification birds required; especially Texas birds like Black-capped Vireo 
4. Experience conducting avian point counts 
5. Experience with estimating distances to detected birds preferred; training will be provided 
6. Meticulous data collection skills 
7. Excellent navigational abilities 
8. Ability to work independently 
9. Excellent inter-personal skills 
10. Valid driver’s license 
11. Must be ≥ 18 years old, eligible to work in the US (Citizen or Permanent Resident), and willing to undergo a background check 
12. Willing to gain basic (online or in-person) Red Cross CPR/First Aid Training (ABC to cover the course attendance fees) 
13. All remote and hybrid employees are required to have a stable and high-speed internet service provider in place prior to beginning work for ABC. Our distributed work force relies heavily on cloud technologies, Zoom, and other automations to successfully complete our day to day work. The ideal speeds are 30-40 Mbps for downloads and 10-15 Mbps for uploads.
    1. You may be required to use your personal cell phone to access ABC systems remotely.
14. Occasional air and car travel may be required with this position.