Monarch Field Naturalist Intern

MONARCH FIELD NATURALIST INTERN to assist with ongoing Monarch butterfly migration project at New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory, August 25 to November 14.  Duties include daily road censuses of migrating Monarch butterflies, tagging, data entry, educating the public about the project and Monarch biology, and maintaining displays of monarch caterpillars and chrysalides. Successful applicant will be expected to work irregular hours during peak Monarch flights. Careful data collecting and entry skills, and excellent interpersonal skills a must; familiarity with insect ecology and migration a plus but not required. Must have own vehicle, and a valid, clean driver’s license. Salary $1100/month; housing provided in a bunkhouse environment. Send cover letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining relevant experience, and three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) as a single PDF document by email to hr.cmboseasonal@njaudubon.org   Please indicate in the Subject line the position for which you are applying.  Application deadline June 25, 2019.