Seasonal Coastal Bird Technician

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Audubon Mississippi - ACBS Office time type:
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JR985
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** Position Summary**:

Coastal Mississippi’s beaches and islands provide nesting habitat for a variety of birds such as Least Terns, Black Skimmers, Wilson’s Plovers, Snowy Plovers, and American Oyster catchers.  We are seeking three (3) Seasonal Coastal Bird Technicians to survey and monitor nesting areas, help buffer beach-nesting birds against the threats of human disturbance, and offer outreach and education to visitors. The technician will work with Audubon staff, volunteers, and partners to help monitor and protect the breeding of beach-nesting species on mainland beaches and the nearshore and barrier islands.

The coastal bird technician will count and monitor breeding colonies, survey coastal areas, perform disturbance surveys, resight banded birds, and track nests, chicks, and their fates. Supervised by the Senior Coordinator of Field Operations, the technician will have opportunities to intimately monitor and protect charismatic beach-nesting bird species and gain outreach and education skills. This position will be split between mainland Least Tern colonies and nesting Black Skimmers, Snowy Plovers, Wilson’s Plovers, American Oyster catchers, and various tern species on Mississippi’s islands.

The positions are based in coastal Mississippi (Jackson, Harrison, or Hancock County). Shared housing will be provided. The position will start on 7 April 2026 and terminate in early August (~20 weeks). Occasional weekend and holiday work will be required, including Independence Day. A valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle are required (mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate).
* Length of Assignment:
April 7th, 2026 – Early August 2026

* Hours:

40 per week

* Location:

Different field-based locations each day, across mainland and islands of Mississippi Compensation:  $19.00 / hour
** Additional

Job Description
**** Essential Functions
*** Perform beach-nesting bird surveys, monitoring colony size, nest and chick fates, and fledging rates to determine productivity on mainland, nearshore, and barrier islands.
* Assist with posting and fencing colonial and solitary bird nesting sites.
* Collect data on human use of beaches and impacts on colonial and solitary nesters.
* Resight banded adult birds and chicks to determine territory ownership and to confirm fledge success.
* Deploy game cameras on active nests and maintain and organize photos throughout the season.
* Work with full-time staff to engage local communities to increase awareness about protecting sensitive beach-nesting birds.
* Enter data daily and maintain order and quality in all existing datasets
* Properly maintain field equipment and keep supplies and materials organized.
* Participate in other projects as necessary.
* Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Exact combinations of responsibilities may vary among positions but will require working during early mornings and sometimes evenings and weekends, on holidays, and in the Mississippi summer heat. Working on the 4th of July holiday weekend is required. Work weeks will average 40 hours per…