NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Opportunity as Short-term Shorebird Stewards


Short-term Shorebird Stewards The N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program needs part-time assistants to protect critical shorebird beaches along the Delaware Bay in Cape May County. Dates: May 8-9 and May 15 - 31, 2010, part-time (must be available at least two full days, 7-8 hours a day). A training will be held on May 1. Location: Beaches along Delaware Bay and Cumberland counties. Job Description: Duties include educating beach visitors as to the importance of the beaches to horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds by handing out literature, answering questions and showing people the shorebirds and horseshoe crabs. Requirements: Applicants must have own transportation and be skilled speaking to the public. Compensation: This is a volunteer opportunity providing valuable experience. Housing is NOT provided. To Apply: Submit a one-page resume explaining your interest and any training and experience, both with wildlife and people. Also tell us whether you would be available to work full-time or part-time. Please submit to: Larissa Smith NJ DFW - Endangered and Nongame Species Program 2201 Rt. 631 Woodbine, NJ 08270 Larissa.Smith@hughes.net 609-628-0402