Sea to Shore Alliance
Right Whale Aerial Survey Observers
Job Announcement
Sea to Shore Alliance, a non-profit international research and conservation organization, is seeking temporary, seasonal aerial observers for marine mammal surveys from December 2013 through March 2014. These positions are in anticipation of research activities to be conducted in the southeastern United States, contingent upon funding. Responsibilities will include participating in aerial flights up to four days per week, data processing, and photo analysis. Observers are required to complete an aviation and marine safety/survival training course. Housing is provided and will be located in St. Simon’s Island, Georgia.
Qualifications:
Previous aerial or marine mammal survey experience, as well as experience in photo-identification of large cetaceans, is strongly desired. Applicants should be skilled in database entry and other computer applications including photo processing software. The ability to live and work well in a team environment and work in a small aircraft up to eight hours per day is required. We are currently accepting applications from U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to ctaylor@sea2shore.org by August 22, 2014.
Cynthia R. Taylor
Research Scientist
Sea to Shore Alliance
941-232-4587