Hawk Migration Counter - Montclair Hawkwatch

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• Montclair Hawkwatch Save Job NJ Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory Montclair, New Jersey Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type Temporary Salary $9,000
• $9,660 per year Benefits Housing may be provided. Deadline Jul 15, 2026 Min. Experience 0
• 1 year Save Job Facebook Email Copy URL New Jersy Audubon seeks the services of one individual as a

HAWK MIGRATION COUNTER

at its Montclair Hawkwatch in Montclair, NJ. It's a commitment of about 40 weekly hours from August 27 to December 3. The Montclair Hawkwatch is the second-oldest raptor migration count in the United States, sampling a mix of inland and coastal migrants against the backdrop of the New York City skyline. Our long-term monitoring sites help NJ Audubon keep its finger on the pulse of migration and contribute to the advancement of conservation and environmental education. NJ Audubon fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to all fauna and their natural habitats.

Activities/Services Requested :

• Identify and count all migrating raptors.
• Maintain daily data entry into a digital platform and follow backup data procedures as needed.
• Keep appropriate records for rare sightings.
• Provide regular summaries for post on various CMBO outlets.
• Attend orientation session during late August.
• Provide end of season summary report for NJ Audubon publications in timely manner to receive final payment.

Qualifications :

• Familiarity with bird migration and strong background identifying raptors in flight.
• Careful data collection skills a must.
• Willingness to perform services on weekends and irregular hours in sometimes difficult field conditions.
• Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of environmental and conservation issues required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and accept direction and constructive feedback.
• Motivated self-starter with capacity to work productively in a team setting with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
• Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. as necessary.
• All applicants must have their own vehicle, and a valid, clean driver's license.

Start Date :

August 27, 2026

End Date :

December 3, 2026 Compensation/Professional Fees of up to $9,660. Housing may be provided.

Application Deadline :

J uly 15, 2026. How To Apply Interested individuals should email their qualifications (Biography/Resume) to: hr.cmboseasonal@njaudubon.org Please write "Montclair Hawkwatch Counter" in the subject line to ensure proper routing of your application. When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Ecology , Wildlife Tags Ornithology Related Jobs Regional Farmland Preservation Program Coordinator New Jersey Farmland Preservation Program/State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) Trenton, NJ Job type :

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