Atlantic Marine Conservation Society is a not-for-profit organization comprised of biologists and volunteers with decades of experience in marine mammal and sea turtle research and response. Join our team and help us promote marine conservation through action.

Please see opportunities below:

Field Biologist Supervisor (Full Time)

Job Summary:

Field Biologist Supervisor – Responsible for overseeing the Stranding Response team. Coordinate response for dead marine mammals and sea turtles, in addition, to live marine mammals and sea turtles with the local municipality, collect data on species, maintain marine mammal and sea turtle database, keeping in compliance with Federal reporting obligations - provide support to necropsy program - sea turtle husbandry tasks as outlined in Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Task Book, Type I, II, III & IV at the tactical level - coordinate with towns for disposal of examined animals - provide logistical field research and reporting support - provide support to the Education and Outreach Program by conducting lectures and beach cleanups. Manage and conduct ongoing training with field biologists and stranding investigations volunteers, apprentices, and volunteers.

General Accountabilities:

  • Daily management of Field Biologists/Interns/Apprentices/Volunteers

  • Coordinate Stranding Investigations staffing schedules

  • Responsible for signing off on Field Biologist's Tasks Books

  • Weekly updates and reports to the Stranding/Necropsy Coordinator

  • Managing calls to the 24-HR New York State Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline

  • Respond to dead and live marine mammals and sea turtles, collect data on species, circumstances of stranding, and life history information

  • Coordinate with towns for the disposal of examined animals

  • Maintain marine mammal and sea turtle databases, as well as digital and physical data records

  • Support the marine mammal and sea turtle necropsy program and related projects

  • Provide husbandry support to sea turtles when in our critical care triage facility

  • Provide logistical support in the field on seal and sea turtle health assessment research projects

  • Provide collection and reporting on research satellite tagging, land, boat, and aerial survey projects

  • Disseminate project information to the field team and educational staff

  • Support educational outreach programs to foster marine conservation including leading volunteer training, coordinating volunteers for events, performing lectures, beach cleanups, and leading educational activities such as seal walks and cruises.

  • Maintain beach cleanup database.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: minimum 3-5 years in a related field, including demonstrable supervisory or management responsibilities.

  • Education: bachelor’s degree in marine biology; master’s degree preferred

  • Incident Command System (ICS)

  • Hazwoper Training

  • Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required.

  • Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Skills

  • Strong Management and Supervisory Skills

  • Decision-making and Adaptability Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Proficient in Excel and Word

  • Experience working with R and GIS Programs

  • Complex problem solving

  • Ability to work alone and in a team environment

  • Ability to drive a four-wheel vehicle and trailer

  • Experience driving on beaches

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays



    All application materials should be emailed to jbiegert@amseas.org.