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Position Summary

Piping Plover Monitor: This position will assist with monitoring imperiled, threatened, and sensitive wildlife species on the Huron-Manistee National Forest, with a focus on the piping plover. Primary duties will be conducting shorebird surveys along the Lake Michigan shoreline within the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Field work will often be conducted independently and will involve walking up to 5 miles per day. In addition to the plover work, this position will be involved in surveys for rare turtles, snakes, raptors, and songbirds.

Location: Huron Manistee National Forest - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. Wellston, Michigan.

Schedule

May 5, 2025 - July 25, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting shorebird surveys along Lake Michigan beaches; Protecting piping plover nests by erecting predator exclosures; Conducting outreach to the public regarding piping plovers

Marginal Duties

Assist with a variety of wildlife surveys for rare turtles, snakes, raptors, and songbirds; Wildlife habitat management activities; Environmental interpretation and education

Required Qualifications

Able to work independently in remote field conditions; Experience or education in the field of natural resources; Valid driver's license

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Fieldwork experience in wildlife biology/management

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is provided in a rustic bunkhouse located on-site at the office compound. A bathroom and communal kitchen are located in an adjacent building.

Compensation

Living allowance: $450/week; Travel allowance: $1,100, paid once with first paycheck; Housing provided on-site

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training

First Aid/CPR

Off-Road Vehicle Safety

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.