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Shorebird Outreach and Monitoring Technician

Manomet

Arkansas, USA · Louisiana, USA

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Position Title: Shorebird Outreach and Monitoring TechnicianDepartment: Resilient HabitatsReports To: Shorebird BiologistFLSA Classification: Full Time/Non-ExemptHR Job Category: Professional SupportPOSITION SUMMARYAssist in increasing wetland and shallow water habitat for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This position will engage private landowners to manage Conservation Incentive Program (CIP) contracts and conduct waterbird monitoring/surveying on acres enrolled in Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative (MBRI) programs administered through Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under Farm Bill programs. The technician will be expected to share fieldwork results with stakeholders and assist with shorebird management workshops for conservation professionals and landowners.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Conduct outreach and technical assistance with landowners/agricultural producers- Coordinate with agricultural producers to administer CIP contracts and conduct surveys without hindering farming operations- Work with the NRCS to increase Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) programs through landowner engagement/technical assistance- Conduct waterbird surveys throughout Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana during shorebird migration/non-breeding season, including logistical planning- Conduct shorebird identification, counts, and surveys, especially in interior wetlands- Manage CIP contracts, ensure landowner adherence to contracts- Identify eligible producers for programmatic enrollment- Conduct field work and data entryPREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (selected)- Undergraduate degree in a related field; familiarity with conservation projects and waterbird conservation- Minimum 3 years of experience with shorebird identification and surveys; strong mapping/navigation skills- Proficiency with binoculars, spotting scopes, Microsoft suite, and mapping- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; valid driver’s license; background check requiredWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Ability and willingness to travel within the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley to complete job duties- Considerable time driving, walking, and conducting static surveys; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and traverse uneven ground- Conduct surveys in variable and sometimes harsh weather- Fully remote/Hybrid remote work possibleFocal Region: Technician will cover the highlighted region within the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV)SALARY RANGE: $45,000 – $50,000HOW TO APPLY: Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@manomet.org by February 6th, 2026. Please reference the job title in the subject line.

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