Wildlife Trust

Right Whale Aerial Survey Team Leader

Job Announcement

Wildlife Trust is a non-profit wildlife research and conservation organization founded in 1971. Wildlife Trust works in the U.S. and worldwide to save threatened species from extinction, protect habitat, and improve ecological health through collaborative projects with scientists, educators, and policy experts.  The Wildlife Trust team focuses its work on human-modified landscapes and seascapes where biodiversity is at risk because of habitat loss, disrupted ecosystems, and other environmental changes caused by humans.

Job Location:  South Carolina, USA

Job Description:  Right Whale Aerial Survey Team Leader

This is a temporary, seasonal position contingent upon funding.  Responsibilities will include:  coordinating, overseeing and participating in right whale aerial survey projects in South Carolina from November through April, including hiring and supervising observers, coordinating aircraft support, scheduling staff and flights, managing and tracking budgets, managing data and photographic images, analyzing data and writing final reports, facilitating the transmittal of data to managers and other appropriate agencies, and presenting information to the scientific community. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous marine mammal aerial survey and photo-identification experience is required.  Applicants must be experienced in database entry and word processing.  Strong administrative and supervisory skills are preferred.  Aviation and marine safety and survival training will be provided.  We are currently accepting applications from US citizens or permanent residents.

Application Process:

Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to taylor@wildlifetrust.org by September 19, 2008.