Tracy Aviary’s Conservation Science Program helps conserve birds and their habitats through community science. Focusing on key local habitats and pressing regional conservation issues, our goals are to gather novel information about local avian ecology, inform habitat restoration and stewardship, and engage a diverse community in scientific data collection. Tracy Aviary’s Conservation Science Program is seeking a Conservation Outreach Ecologist I who will support our ongoing programs and help grow and diversify our citizen science program.
Tracy Aviary ( is an AZA-accredited institution located on eight acres in the heart of Salt Lake City, UT. In early 2020, we opened Tracy Aviary’s second campus, Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai ( which furthers our mission to inspire curiosity and caring for birds and nature through education and conservation. The Conservation Outreach Ecologist will split his/her/their office time between workstations at Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park and the Nature Center at Pia Okwai, and will conduct fieldwork at local study sites.
Primary Duties:
Broaden and diversify the audiences reached through Tracy Aviary’s community science and outreach activities
Coordinate and/or lead regular birding and field conservation trips and tours that connect people with birds and nature, and educate participants about Tracy Aviary’s conservation work
Engage community members, youths to adults, in community science and other investigations at the Nature Center at Pia Okwai
Conduct outreach and education for the Conservation Science Program by attending tabling and partner events
Conduct volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and coordination for community science trainings and surveys
Help facilitate an expansion of Tracy Aviary’s research, monitoring, and outreach efforts along the Jordan River and other riparian areas in Salt Lake County
Assist with partner coordination, permitting, and scheduling for research and monitoring projects as needed
Assist with data entry, management, analysis, reporting, and presentations as needed
Assist Conservation Ecologists with projects as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
An associate’s degree or higher with a coursework in conservation science, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental education, or related field
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences
Ability to identify birds of the region by sight and sound, and experience conducting field research
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with data entry and analysis
Willingness to work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Strong work ethic and ability to accomplish tasks independently
Bilingual, English/Spanish
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience promoting diversity and inclusion in conservation activities
Experience implementing citizen science projects
Grant-writing experience
Background in science communication and outreach
Salary: $15-17/hr
Job Status: Hourly, Part-Time
Start Date: December 2024 – January 2025
Reporting Relationship: Supervised and managed by the Director of Conservation
Tagged as: Conservation
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