Seasonal Bird and/or Field Science Monitoring Volunteer(s)

Seasonal Bird and/or Field Science Monitoring Volunteer(s)

The Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is seeking volunteers (individuals or couples) to assist with monitoring bird migration and/or species interactions (birds, insects, plants) from May to November, 2020 (exact time frame and length of stay is negotiable, however applicants able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks are preferred). We are looking for applicants with field identification experience of eastern songbirds and/or applicants with an interest in marine or forest ecology. Applicants with experience leading groups are encouraged to apply. Daily activities may include field data collection at point count locations as well as transect surveys of trails, and/or established study areas, as well as data collection and entry using eBird and/or iNaturalist.  There may be opportunities to lead bird education programs or assist with visiting general field ecology volunteer groups such as Earthwatch. Consideration will depend upon applicant experience and/or willingness to learn. A minimum of 32 volunteer hours per week per individual is required to receive a 30amp campground RV site located on the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus. Applicants can expect 6-8 hours of fieldwork per day, five days per week, walking paved walkways, uneven wooded terrain, and rocky shoreline. This work is part of a long-term, protected landscape monitoring effort.  

Questions about the position please contact: Seth Benz, Bird Ecology Program Director, Schoodic Institute, 207.288.1350 , www.schoodicinstitute.org.