Raptor Migration Monitoring Crewmember

HawkWatch International seeks 6 enthusiastic team players to staff HWl’s long-term migration monitoring sites in western North America for the spring 2025 season.  Crewmember duties include a combination of standardized daily migration counts of diurnal raptors and engaging and delivering outreach to site visitors (both scheduled and impromptu).

Length of Appointment:  Spring migration season runs from 15 February through April (Tubac HawkWatch) and 10 March through 15 May (Gunsight Mountain HawkWatch). Positions require a full-season commitment and weekly schedules include 1 day off.

HawkWatch Locations: 

Alaska - Gunsight Mtn. HawkWatch (season runs March 10-May 15, 4 positions)

Arizona - Tubac HawkWatch (season runs February 15-April 30, 2 positions)

Qualifications:

• Good eyesight
• Ability to endure and stay focused during long hours in the field in highly variable weather
• Demonstrated birding and/or raptor-in-flight identification skills
• Ability to pleasantly and professionally engage site visitors about the work while representing HWI
• Ability to work well in a remote and intimate small team setting
• Excellent data collection skills (detailed, accurate, and in accordance w/ protocols) and the ability to digitally log data
• Willingness and ability to follow federal, local, and HWI safety protocols

Qualifications of top applicants:

• Previous experience conducting raptor migration counts
• Experience engaging visitors of all ages and skills about conservation efforts

Compensation:

This is a volunteer position with crewmembers receiving a daily living stipend ($55/day in Arizona, $65/day in Alaska), including days off.  HWI will also assist with some costs of travel to the sites (varies by site). Per diems are disbursed bi-weekly via direct deposit.

Living arrangements: Lodging provided at both sites. Crewmembers should have their own optics and vehicle (Tubac HawkWatch). Transportation is provided at the Gunsight Mtn. HawkWatch. 

Reports to: Each HawkWatch will be led by a site lead who will coordinate with HWI supervisory biologists from the Long-term Monitoring and Community Science Team.

Visit www.hawkwatch.org for site descriptions and past technical reports.  

Application review and hiring ongoing, apply by 3 January 2025 for priority consideration.  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that just as in nature, diversity in the workforce fosters adaptability, resilience, and well-being. We strive to build a team that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve and the places we work. Our goal is to create an environment where each team member feels valued, respected, and empowered in their work.

Send any questions to migration@hawkwatch.org

 **If equipment concerns would preclude you from applying, please apply and reach out – HWI may be able to assist.