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The Trustees of Reservations Seasonal Coastal Ecologist
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Who We Are: Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org .  Posting Information: Salary/Hourly Rate: $18.50-$20.50/hour Housing: Housing may be available, but space is limited   Hours per week: 40  Job Classification: Limited-Term, Nonexempt Job Type: Onsite  Duration: May – October  Location: The Great Marsh, Ipswich, MA    What You’ll Do:  Your Impact:  As a Coastal Ecologist you will be part of the Natural Resources Team who is responsible for exemplary habitat protection and management statewide including 2,000 acres of salt marsh, 26 miles of barrier beach, an exemplary beach-nesting shorebird program and more than 700 acres of barrens habitat. This will be an opportunity to learn about and participate in many of the modern stewardship challenges land managers face today, especially those being exacerbated by climate change  The Role:  As a Seasonal Coastal Ecologist, you will assist with monitoring, research, and management activities associated with several large-scale ecological restoration efforts in Eastern Massachusetts.  The primary focus of the position includes collecting monitoring data at multiple locations in the Great Marsh, the largest salt marsh ecosystem in New England and an Area of Critical Environmental Concern as part of an innovative partnership to restore resiliency and habitat to the Great Marsh.  This position will also include monitoring for white-tailed deer browse impacts on 15 properties as part of The Trustees program to reduce deer browse impacts and improve habitat resiliency on thousands of acres of protected land. Specifically, you’ll:  Conduct bird surveys to document habitat quality and use on 358 acres of salt marsh including:   Surveys of breeding birds with a focus on saltmarsh sparrows following established monitoring protocols (i.e., SHARP)   Monitoring tern foraging activity    Monitoring non-breeding bird use within salt marsh restoration areas and coordinating volunteer participation as time allows   Documenting habitat characteristics for saltmarsh sparrow nest sites   Collect data for breeding mosquitoes on 90 acres of salt marsh    Collect data on salt marsh restoration projects including ditch remediation, runnels, nesting islands, and marsh pools   Provide daily oversight for seasonal interns assisting with coastal habitat and species monitoring  Analyze collected data for birds, mosquitoes, and salt marsh restoration, and complete annual reports   Survey monitoring plots for deer browse at 15 forested properties throughout eastern Massachusetts   Other tasks and duties as assigned related to the Coastal Ecology Program   This is a seasonal limited term, non-exempt position working 40 hours/per week reporting directly to the Director of Coastal Ecology. What You’ll Need:   Skills and Experience:  Required: At least 3 months of previous field experience (does not need to be in salt marsh)    Coursework in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field   The ability to identify marsh feeding and breeding birds by sight and sound   The ability to identify plants   Strong verbal and written communication skills   The ability to work alone in the field or remotely as well as with volunteers and the public The ability to work outdoors daily, and at times, under rigorous conditions   The ability to perform physically strenuous duties, such as hiking up to several miles throughout a day    The ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds   The ability to occasionally work some weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (depending upon wildlife, weather, tides, and contractor availability)   Access to private transportation, mileage will be reimbursed Preferred experience:   Marsh-nesting bird surveys   Biological data collection and management    GPS and ArcGIS mapping and navigation   Working with volunteers and/or citizen science programs  Please submit a cover letter detailing your previous experience!  Eligibility Criteria:  Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.  A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy. [if needed]  A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.  Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.   Have questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org !

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