JOB TITLE | Field Technician – Prey Surveys | ||
REPORTS TO | Program Manager, Gyrfalcon and Tundra Conservation | ||
BASED AT (OFFICE LOCATION) | Nome, Alaska | ||
REGULAR/TEMPORARY | Temporary | STATUS | Full-Time |
MISSION
Conserving Birds of Prey Worldwide
WORK WITH US
The Peregrine Fund protects the Earth’s raptors, partnering with local people on five continents to inspire action and preserve essential habitat. Support comes from individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government grants. We were founded in 1970 to rescue the Peregrine Falcon from near extirpation by pioneering methods to breed and release them across North America. With that historic success, our mission grew to encompass all raptor species worldwide. Today we:
The Peregrine Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a background screening before final offer of employment is made.
POSITION SUMMARY
The position requires a highly skilled wildlife biologist capable of working in remote conditions to conduct surveys for prey of Arctic-nesting raptors. The field technician will work as a member of a 4-person crew at a remote site in Alaska and in collaboration with biologists from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners. When time allows, crew members will participate in surveys for Gyrfalcons and in nest entries.
This position offers unparalleled scenery, exciting fieldwork, and a unique Alaska experience, but applicants must understand that field conditions will include the best and worst that Alaska has to offer, and long hours are required.
Duration: Approximately 1 May to 15 July (dates flexible).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
TO APPLY
Send via email a single file attachment (PDF preferred) including: a cover letter clearly stating your qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 references to HIRING MANAGER employment@peregrinefund.org Name the file, “LastName_FirstName_PreyTechnician.”