Part-time Stone Mountain Migration Counter

The Pennsylvania State University

Stone Mountain, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
Familiarity with bird identification
Ability to endure long field days
Independence in weather decision making
The position involves identifying and counting migrant raptors while providing informal interpretation to site visitors at the Stone Mountain Hawkwatch

Job Summary

  • The position involves identifying and counting migrant raptors while providing informal interpretation to site visitors at the Stone Mountain Hawkwatch.
  • Applicants must be capable of enduring long days in various weather conditions and independently deciding whether to delay or cancel counts.
  • This part-time role runs from September 1 through December 15 and requires entering daily count data into the HawkCount database.

Matching Summary

The position involves identifying and counting migrant raptors while providing informal interpretation to site visitors at the Stone Mountain Hawkwatch.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Familiarity with bird identification
  • Ability to endure long field days
  • Independence in weather decision making
  • Computer literacy for data entry
  • Transportation to Hawkwatch location

Nice-to-have

  • Background identifying eastern raptors
  • Experience interacting with the public
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Personal binoculars and spotting scope
  • Willingness to work irregular hours

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Must have transportation to site
  • Part-time availability required

Work Rights

Not specified

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