Minnesota Marsh Bird Technician at National Audubon Society – New York, New York

Location: Audubon Minnesota - State Office
Part time
Requisition ID: JR1114

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary

The seasonal Minnesota Marsh Bird Technician position will conduct field surveys for secretive marsh birds during May and June in 2026. They will work with the Audubon Upper Mississippi River science and conservation staff to assess the Minnesota marsh bird community to assess that status and trends of the populations of focal marsh bird species and their habitats in Minnesota.

Length of Assignment: May 1, 2026 - July 10, 2026

Hours: 30 hours/week on average

Location: This role is remote

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Navigate and scout survey location sites using a personal vehicle.

Conduct secretive marsh bird surveys in the early mornings and evenings in May and June of 2026.

Assess vegetation characteristics at survey locations.

Communicate with volunteer surveyors with direction from Audubon.

Enter data into spreadsheets and check for accuracy.

Upload data into national databases.

Assist Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Qualifications and Experience:

Have good hearing and vision and be able to identify marsh birds by sight and sound.

Be able to walk off-trail to survey points for some routes.

Have a functioning smart phone.

Be familiar with aerial maps and be able to navigate to points with mapping apps on their phone.

Be familiar with use of Bluetooth speakers and audio apps to project bird songs.

Be familiar with spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Have access to a computer for data entry

Have a personal vehicle they can use for travel to field sites

Be committed to details in collecting and recording scientific data

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Funding for this project and survey effort was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at