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Loading... Migration Point Counter Save Job The Avian Conservation Center/ The Center for Birds of Prey Awendaw, South Carolina Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type Temporary Salary $1,500•$1,900 per month Benefits Housing Deadline Aug 30, 2026 Min. Experience 0•1 year Save Job Facebook Email Copy URL South Carolina Coastal Raptor Migration Survey Migration Counter Job Posting The Avian Conservation Center is seeking an experienced migration counter for our annual South Carolina Coastal Raptor Migration Survey. The survey is conducted on the Hightower Observation Platform located on the campus of The Center for Birds of Prey near Charleston, SC. This 152-acre facility is surrounded by the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and the Francis Marion National Forest, which gives the opportunity to see a variety of raptors and other migrating coastal bird species. For more than 20 years the Avian Conservation Center has conducted an annual raptor migration survey, which has now expanded to include the novel and cutting-edge use of modified marine radar to detect migrating raptors. The Center is currently the only known site in North America to routinely use radar to assist in an annual raptor migration survey
Seasonal Full Time:
September 1st to November 30th
Duties:
Identify and count all migrating raptors. Maintain hourly and daily data records. Record hourly weather data. Utilize Trektellen app to submit migration counts directly from the watch site. Provide daily summaries for online and social media posts. Educate visitors about raptor migration. Work in collaboration with survey volunteers both skilled and unskilled. Provide end of season summary report. Assist with the application of Marine radar observations.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
Ability to identify Eastern raptors in flight and from a distance. Must be detail oriented and have careful data collecting skills. Punctual, with excellent organizational, time and project management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and basic knowledge of environmental and avian conservation issues. Enthusiastic, motivated and a strong team player. Experience interacting with the public as well as excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field conditions (heat, rain, humidity and sun). Physical ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. as necessary. All applicants must have their own vehicle and a valid driver's license. Available to work full-time from September 1st-November 30th.
Start Date :
September 1, 2026
End Date:
November 30, 2026
Salary :
$1500•$1900/month, commensurate with experience. Housing available. How To Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter to audrey.poplin@avianconservationcenter.org . When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Wildlife Tags Ornithology Related Jobs Avian Biologists (multiple locations in Wyoming, housing provided) HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC Laramie, WY Job type :
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