Deadline: Sat, 03/02/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Sea Turtle Center Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Jekyll Island, Georgia Job Description: Under limited supervision, the Sea Turtle Night Patrol Technician is responsible for collecting scientific data, curating large datasets, and working alongside volunteers and interns. In addition to being passionate about scientific research, the ideal candidate will be detail oriented, highly organized, and a dynamic communicator able to interface with personnel, visiting public, island residents, and local authorities. Description of duties: Perform nighttime sea turtle tagging, nest protection efforts, stranding responses, and data collection (8pm – 6am four nights per week May-July) Work professionally alongside interns and volunteers. Follow high quality data collection and management protocols. Maintain research equipment, update supply inventories, and communicate purchasing needs Perform field-based education programs Interact positively with the public during normal fieldwork activities and scheduled programs Assist in internal and external events Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., wildlife management, ecology, biology, zoology) required with a minimum of one (1) year related experience, including field experience. Ability to faithfully follow data collection and management protocols with great attention to detail Team player with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Positive demeanor, with demonstrated ability to solve problems in group settings and individually Diplomatic and patient communication skills; ability to communicate challenging issues Ability to self-manage time to ensure that all primary responsibilities are met Ability to work a demanding schedule which is predominantly nocturnal including weekends and holidays, and be on-call for emergencies Ability to operate UTVs, bicycles, and perform basic maintenance Valid driver’s license required Preferred Qualifications: Experience performing sea turtle nesting beach field research, including tagging and morphometrics, nest protection, and working cohesively as part of a team Knowledge of sea turtle biology, ecology and scientific literature Experience handling sea turtles Miscellaneous: For Seasonal Staff, there is shared housing available for $240.00 per month with a $100 security deposit through Jekyll Island Authority. Housing payment will be paid through payroll deduction if housing is selected. Housing availability is limited. Salary: $15.97 per hour How to Apply: https://www.jekyllisland.com/authority/employment/?gnk=job&gni=8a78839f8c602472018c7d9334f65ab4&gns=Texas+A%26M+Dept+of+Wildlife+and+Fisheries
