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Shorebird Technician
Manomet
Plymouth, MA, USA
USD 17-19 / hour
Posted on Mar 1, 2026
Position Title: Shorebird TechnicianDepartment: Resilient HabitatsReports To: Senior Shorebird BiologistFLSA Classification: Temporary/Full TimeHR Job Category: Project/Technical SupportPOSITION SUMMARYManomet is seeking a temporary Shorebird Technician. Working closely with Manomet’s Cape Cod shorebird team and partners, this technician will support our study on the northbound migration ecology of Ruddy Turnstones and other shorebirds at New England staging sites. The Shorebird Technician will assist with both field and office work. Field work will include shorebird surveys, shorebird trapping (whoosh net or mist net), bird processing (measuring, banding, bleeding, transmitter deployment), and horseshoe crab egg density surveys. Office work will include field work preparations and data entry. This position will run from May 4 to June 18, 2026.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Conduct shorebird surveys (shorebird identification, counting, and flock estimation)- Assist with shorebird trapping (whoosh net or mist net)- Bird processing (measuring, banding, bleeding, transmitter deployment)- Horseshoe crab egg density surveys- Data collection using eBird and ArcGIS Field Maps- Assist with field work preparations and other tasks as necessary- Enter and manage data using eBird, ArcGIS, and Microsoft ExcelPREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Required)- 4-year degree, though equivalent work experience will also be considered- At least 1 season of experience working on biological research and/or monitoring- Familiar with shorebird identification and flock estimation- Experience handling and banding birds- Demonstrated ability to work independently toward accomplishing goals- Ability to take direction, work as a team member, and lead volunteers- Must have a reliable method of transportation and a valid driver’s license- Must be eligible to work within the US- Must successfully pass a background checkPreferred- Experience driving or trailering motorboats- Experience backcountry camping- Familiarity with eBird, ArcGIS, and Microsoft ExcelWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Position runs from May 4 – June 18, 2026 (7 weeks)- This position will be on-site based out of Manomet’s Plymouth, MA office. Housing may be available.- Travel to Cape Cod and Rhode Island field sites is necessary; travel using a personal vehicle is reimbursed.- Field work may require irregular and long hours, including camping at a field site for up to a week at a time.- Adverse outdoor conditions may be encountered (ticks, poison ivy, biting/stinging insects, heat, sun, cold, rain, high winds).- Physically demanding: work on small motorboats, wade up to waist deep, carry up to 50 lbs, walk long distances in sand.- Willingness to participate in tedious field and office-based tasks for a full workday.SALARY RANGE: $17–$19/hour. Compensation commensurate with experience.HOW TO APPLY: Email a resume and cover letter to jobs@manomet.org by February 20, 2026. Reference the job title in the subject line.