Seasonal Shorebird Technician

Seasonal Shorebird Technician

Join the Trustees of Reservations to protect and manage the unique coastal environment at Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA.

• Perform daily monitoring and management activities for breeding piping plovers and least‑terns, including nest location, protection, and chick monitoring following established protocols.
• Assist with daily reports on breeding status, communicate with the Coastal Ecologist and property management to support barrier beach protection.
• Install, maintain, and remove symbolic fencing and signage to protect shorebirds.
• Assist with predator management, monitoring, and data collection for state census and end‑of‑season reporting.
• Engage with beach goers about shorebird ecology.
• Support property staff on coastal ecology matters and wildlife incidents.
• Perform additional duties such as inland species monitoring, deer browse surveys, and other bird surveys.

• Coursework or experience in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science or related fields.
• Ability to identify birds and work outdoors daily under rigorous conditions.
• At least 3 months of field experience (shorebird experience not required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to hike, lift/carry up to 40 pounds, work weekends and irregular hours.
• Valid U.S. work authorization, valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, satisfactory criminal background check.
• Preferred:
  Shorebird experience, biological data collection, wildlife tracking, coastal environment awareness, off‑road vehicle operation, radio use.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $18.50–$20.50 per hour

Hours per week: 40

Job classification: Limited Term, Nonexempt

Job type: Onsite

Duration: April 2025 – August 2025

Location: Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA

Benefits include housing (availability not guaranteed), sick time (80 hrs prorated), vacation (15 days/year prorated), floating holidays/personal days (prorated), health insurance via BCBS, Employee Assistance Program, reciprocity with nearby museums, and discounts on Trustees properties.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Trustees does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preference, national origin, religion, disability status, or any protected class. We strongly encourage applications from diverse groups.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

For reasonable accommodations, contact people.

We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you lack some of the skills and experience.