What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piping Plover Monitor position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
Piping Plover Monitor: This position will assist with monitoring imperiled, threatened, and sensitive wildlife species on the Huron-Manistee National Forest, with a focus on the piping plover. Primary duties will be conducting shorebird surveys along the Lake Michigan shoreline within the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Field work will often be conducted independently and will involve walking up to 5 miles per day. In addition to the plover work, this position will be involved in surveys for rare turtles, snakes, raptors, and songbirds.
Schedule
May 5, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting shorebird surveys along Lake Michigan beaches; Protecting piping plover nests by erecting predator exclosures; Conducting outreach to the public regarding piping plovers
Marginal Duties
Assist with a variety of wildlife surveys for rare turtles, snakes, raptors, and songbirds; Wildlife habitat management activities; Environmental interpretation and education
Required Qualifications
Able to work independently in remote field conditions; Experience or education in the field of natural resources; Valid driver's license
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Fieldwork experience in wildlife biology/management
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is provided in a rustic bunkhouse located on-site at the office compound. A bathroom and communal kitchen are located in an adjacent building.
Compensation
Living allowance: $450/week; Travel allowance: $1,100, paid once with first paycheck; Housing provided on-site
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.
Salary : $450
