Field Biologist/Sea Turtle Program Coordinator

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation seeks a full-time, permanent field biologist and sea turtle program coordinator. The biologist is responsible for coordinating and managing over 100 volunteers in the daily monitoring of sea turtles on Sanibel and Captiva. He/she will also assist in the monitoring of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and plants.The candidate must be capable of maintaining and building relationships with other non-profits as well as local, state, and federal government agencies. The candidate should be a skilled communicator, possess excellent people skills, and be detail-oriented.

Duties:

• Recruit, train, and manage sea turtle program volunteers
• Data entry & management
• Respond to sea turtle strandings
• Supervise interns
• Report writing
• Grant writing
• Plant, mammal, shorebird, fish, and herpetofauna surveys
• Environmental education
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least a B.S. or B.A. in biology, wildlife studies, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in field biology positions
• Volunteer management experience
• Ability to work outside in hot, humid, buggy conditions
• Experience with sea turtle monitoring
• Familiarity with the mammals, birds, herpetofauna,invertebrates and/or plants of SWFL
• Experience with habitat restoration and management
• Driver’s license
• Sense of humor
• Abilility to work unusual hours including early mornings,nights, and weekends
• Willing to be on call for emergencies
• Experience and comfort with public speaking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience driving 4WD and ATVs
• Able to safely lift 40lbs

Start date is flexible but the candidate must be able to start by November 1, 2013.
Salary commensurate with experience. SCCF offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and 401K.

Please submit a resume, coverletter, and three references in a single pdf file to Chris Lechowicz at position@sccf.org no later than September 11, 2013. Please, no phone calls.