Field Technician

The Kaua‘i Humane Society, through its Save Our Shearwaters program, seeks 3-4 seasonal field technicians to assist in a fledgling seabird recovery project. Technicians will pick-up, band, release, and help to rehabilitate fledgling seabirds on the island of Kaua‘i. The primary species recovered in this project include the Newell’s Shearwater, the Hawaiian Petrel, and the Band-rumped Storm-Petrel, all state and federally listed seabirds. The seabirds noted above suffer from light attraction when fledging out to sea; a technician’s primary duty is to patrol island-wide seabird aid stations provided for Kaua‘i’s numerous bird rescuers. Duties also include, but will not be limited to the following: • Assess each rescued seabird for banding and release and recognize a compromised individual • Monitor and record behavioral observations upon release • Transport compromised seabirds to the Kaua’i Humane Society’s rehabilitation facility • Assist in the husbandry of individuals undergoing rehabilitation • Perform general rehabilitation procedures such as avian gavage and other basic husbandry techniques • Data entry. • Perform public outreach while in the field. The positions will start in September and finish mid to late December. A typical work week will consist of 5 days with variable scheduled shifts occurring days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Housing is not provided, and the technician will be responsible for his/her transportation to and from Kaua‘i. Field vehicles will be provided for use during the work day.