Regional Coordinator / Research Biologist

HawkWatch International
Pacific Northwest Regional Coordinator / Research Biologist

The Pacific Northwest Regional Coordinator / Research Biologist (RC) is the all-around representative of HawkWatch International (HWI) in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Region. Reporting to the Executive Director, the RC will work closely with staff from all HWI departments, including Conservation, Education, Science, and Development/PR to carry out HWI’s activities in the region.  This position is based in Portland, OR and reports to the Executive Director.

Primary responsibilities fall into three categories:  1) Coordinating and operating the fall migration monitoring site(s) in the region, specifically Bonney Butte, OR and Chelan Ridge, WA; 2) Working closely with Conservation Department staff to secure new scientific research and contractual projects in the region, as well as organizing and conducting the projects; and 3) Educating various audiences such as managers, other scientists, and the general public through presentations, programs, field trips, and expanding HWI’s volunteer program in the PNW region. All of these responsibilities require extensive networking and relationship building with government agencies, industry contacts, other nonprofits, scientists, volunteers, and donors.


Specific Responsibilities

Fall Migration Monitoring
Working closely with the Science Department:

• Serve as the primary logistics coordinator for HWI’s migration field projects in the region, working in collaboration with site-specific project partners, sponsors, and field personnel.
  
• Supervise and train migration-project field personnel.
  
• Coordinate transfer and processing of PNW migration field data into electronic database.
  
• Assist Science Director and Senior Monitoring Coordinator with maintaining migration project databases, data analyses, and report writing.
  
• Assist with band inventories and BBL reporting for PNW sites.
  
• Work with the seasonal Interpreters at PNW sites to coordinate on-site education, interpretation, Citizen Science, and visiting groups at migration field sites.
  
• Lead field trips to field sites.
  

Conservation and Professional Services Projects
Working closely with the Conservation Department:

• Network with government agencies, universities, environmental consultants, industry partners, and other entities to identify new research, monitoring, and planning projects for the Professional Services and Conservation Department.
  
• Review RFPs, solicitations, etc. and prepare high-caliber project proposals, bids, etc. for government and private entities.
  
• Assist in the development and management of Professional Services and Conservation Department research projects. May include assisting with study design; hiring, training, and managing of field crew; monitoring data collection; conducting field work; and conducting data entry, data analysis, and report writing.
  

Education and Outreach
Working closely with the Education and Development Departments:

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for educational programs and Citizen Science opportunities
  
• Organize and offer raptor-related educational presentations, programs, and field trips to a wide variety of audiences.
  
• Work with the fundraising, marketing, and PR team by connecting volunteers, members, and donors back to SLC staff.

Other

• Assist with development of scientific presentations, manuscripts, popular articles, and HWI newsletter articles pertaining to HWI activities in the region, raptor-related happenings and issues in the region, and others as needed.
  

Education and Skills

Required

• Minimum B.S. in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field. Master’s preferred.
  
• Strong ability to work independently in a satellite office. Must be a self-starter and problem-solver, able to proactively network, build relationships, schedule events, meet deadlines, etc.
  
• Minimum three (3) years of intensive field-research experience, including at least two (2) years of successful experience supervising field-research personnel and managing field-project logistics.
  
• Strong team and partnership approach, able to work with a wide variety of people, from non-scientist volunteers to Ph.D. scientists and government biologists. Able and willing to communicate regularly with other HWI staff members.
  
• Good raptor-identification skills.
  
• Good general computer skills and solid familiarity with data management and processing using MS Excel and Access databases, as well as GIS.
  
• Good writing and oral communication skills.
  
• Excellent physical condition.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Pacific Northwest and work long hours, especially during the fall-migration season.
  
• Personal vehicle suited to backcountry travel and willingness to use personal vehicle for fieldwork given appropriate expense reimbursement.
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree
  
• Good knowledge of migration ecology
• Experience using ESRI GIS software
• Educational presentation experience. Education bird handling experience a plus.
  

Terms and Compensation

• Full-time, permanent, salaried staff position.
  
• Minimum commitment of two (2) years preferred.
  
• Salary $37,000–$40,000 per year, depending on experience, with full benefits including medical, dental, life, and matching retirement plan.
  

Application Procedure

Submit by email to Caroline Goldman, Executive Director, [email protected]

• Cover letter expressing interest, summarizing qualifications and professional goals, and detailing availability.
  
• Detailed resume or curriculum vitae.
  
• Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.
  
• Write in email subject line: PNW Coordinator Application.
  
• No phone calls, please.
  
• Read more online at www.hawkwatch.org
  

Application screening will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. Please try to submit applications by March 31, 2013 for greatest consideration.

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