Marine Wildlife Stranding Coordinator

Location:

US-HI.

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Position type:
Part-Time.

Remote:
No.

Posted Salary Range: USD $21.00 - $30.00 /hr.

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. We are seeking a Marine Wildlife Stranding Coordinator to join our growing team.

• Receive, document, and assess marine wildlife incident calls (stranding, haul-out, entanglement, injury, death) via hotline, email, or from partner agencies.
• Dispatch, coordinate, and provide field response: secure scenes, establish safety perimeters, extract/deploy marine wildlife, conduct animal care prior to veterinary staff arrival, and transport deceased animals for necropsy.
• Ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for all response activities.
• Collect field data, photographic and biological samples, and enter detailed records into NOAA systems—including Level A forms and monk seal databases.
• Assist or coordinate logistics for post-mortem necropsy, sample processing, and carcass storage/disposal, as needed.
• Conduct or participate in meetings, training, and network coordination with NOAA, University of Hawaii, volunteers, and partner agency staff.
• Maintain and inventory response equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for rapid deployment.
• Support public engagement and outreach through educational activities (booths, classroom events, community fairs), distributing NOAA-approved information and addressing questions from beach goers, fishers, and ocean tour operators.
• Erect temporary signage or barriers around Hawaiian monk seals during haul-outs to ensure public safety and minimize disturbance.
• Track and report all activities, issues encountered, and accomplishments in regular (often monthly) progress reports to NOAA.
• Strictly adhere to NMFS/NOAA policies, data privacy/confidentiality requirements, and operational timelines - such as rapid response and report deadlines.
• Maintain readiness for on-call fieldwork across the islands - work can occur any day of the week, often outside standard office hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with field work/field logistics in Hawaii, ideally in wildlife, resource management, or marine settings.
• Data entry experience; proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical reporting and public engagement.
• Ability to gather and document detailed, accurate information under tight time constraints.
• Experience working with, organizing, or supporting volunteer teams
• Wildlife management or environmental response experience, particularly in Hawaii or a similar setting.
• Conservation-oriented public outreach or education experience.
• Valid driver’s license (and willingness to take required Government Defensive Driving training if necessary).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, conservation, environmental science, or similar field.
• Previous experience with stranding response, rescue, or necropsy for marine mammals or sea turtles.
• Familiarity with federal natural resource and endangered species program administration (ESA, MMPA).
• Experience in federal contract or grant environments, including financial tracking or administrative support.
• Comfort with on-call, variable, and sometimes physically challenging work schedules in Hawai'i field conditions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and follow data security protocols.
• Knowledge and expertise of NMFS policies and programs, as well as planning and Federal financial management and operations.

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan…