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Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawk-Field Biologist (seasonal grantee)
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Puerto Rican Sharp‑shinned Hawk‑Field Biologist (seasonal grantee)
ByGuest HanaWeaver
October 21
Employer: The Peregrine Fund
Country: United States
Last Date to Apply: 10/31/2025
Job Title Seasonal Field Biologist – Puerto Rican Sharp‑shinned Hawk
Reports To Position reports to the Field Supervisor and Propagation Specialists.
Location / Field Sites Field houses near Ponce, Puerto Rico; hack site cabins in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico.
Employment Type Temporary (Seasonal, 8 months) January – August, 2026
Compensation Monthly stipend: $2,000 per month. Payment is ACH at the beginning of each month, subject to 1099‑NEC.
Mission Conserving Birds of Prey Worldwide – addressing threats such as pollution, deforestation, and human‑wildlife conflict to support the world’s 561 species of raptors.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Peregrine Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Position Summary The Peregrine Fund seeks seasonal field biologists dedicated to research and restoration of the endangered Puerto Rican Sharp‑shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus venator, PRSSH) in the central mountains of Puerto Rico. Goals include determining population status, numbering nesting pairs, and increasing productivity through nest‑site management, propagation, and release (hacking) of young hawks back into the wild.
Essential Functions Field work will be conducted from January through August (end date may vary based on dispersal activity) and involve searching for territorial pairs, monitoring and managing nesting pairs, and monitoring and managing hacking (release) of captive‑reared hawks.
Search and monitor nesting pairs; field work requires rigorous off‑trail hiking in undulating forested habitat.
Assist in accessing nests, collecting egg data, treating nests for parasitic infestations, setting up trail cameras, collecting and transporting eggs for propagation, and assisting in all hacking activities (daily hawk food preparations, monitoring released hawks, radio tracking, predator prevention, etc.).
Assist in capturing adult hawks, banding, and outfitting with radio transmitters.
Maintain constant communication with the field supervisor and propagation specialists.
Work independently and as part of a team; communicate issues and concerns in a timely and respectful manner.
Comfortable working in humid and wet weather, capable of staying focused while monitoring nesting pairs and young hawks for extended periods.
Additional Duties Public outreach/education, volunteer coordination, and other potential responsibilities may be assigned.
Responsibilities and Scope January‑March (Surveys, Searches and Preparations)
Survey, search, and record sightings of hawks within and around four state forests and one national forest during the early morning hours.
Use hand‑held GPS units with topography maps to navigate forest trails.
Open and clear trails to known nest sites using machetes.
Locate nests of territorial hawks by listening for vocalizations or other nesting behaviors.
Monitor active nesting pairs 2‑3 times weekly.
Assist in equipment/tools maintenance and cleaning.
Assist in building/construction and maintenance of hack site.
General upkeep and maintenance of field equipment.
April‑June (Nest Monitoring, Egg Collections and Nest Treatments, Finalize Hack Site)
Carefully monitor nesting pairs to determine accurate egg‑lay dates.
Assist in safe collection of eggs from wild nests and transport to the propagation facility.
Search for second nesting attempts.
Prepare hack site for releases.
Move to hack site, along with the nestling hawks in preparation for releases.
Provide daily monitoring and care for pre‑release hawks at the hack site.
Assist in nest treatment and camera installation at all wild nests to prevent parasitic nest‑fly infestations.
June‑August (Hack Site, Wild Nest Monitoring, Banding and Tagging)
Assist in all aspects of hacking (release) activities (early morning hawk food preparations, monitoring of released hawks 5:00 a.m.–dark, predator patrols, tracking released hawks as needed, nightly hack tower cleaning).
Monitor wild nesting pairs.
Assist in banding of wild nestlings.
Assist in trapping and tagging of post‑fledge juveniles (hack site and wild territories).
Assist in public awareness campaign of conservation of the hawk and biodiversity in local communities.
End‑of‑season shutdown maintenance and cleaning.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Valid driver’s license.
Previous field experience with avian species and familiarity with raptor behavior.
Experience identifying raptors in flight and from a distance.
Proficiency with topography maps and hand‑held GPS units.
Conversational Spanish.
Experience using telemetry to track wildlife.
Avian rehabilitation or veterinarian experience.
Basic carpentry skills.
Effective communication with volunteers, co‑workers, and supervisors.
Housing Field housing at no cost: furnished house with kitchen, Wi‑Fi, and running water near Ponce or Coamo.
Hack site housing: rustic cabins with shared rooms at Adjuntas; water and electricity are not guaranteed at all times.
Transportation Airfare to and from the island provided; shared field vehicles available. Mileage reimbursed for personal vehicle use.
Start Date Early January 2026 (to be confirmed).
How to Apply Submit electronically (email) by October 31, 2025.
Resume/CV (two pages max) with three references.
A one‑page cover letter highlighting field experience.
Name the file: LastName_FirstName_Seasonal_Field_Biologist_PRSSH.
Contact _____________________________________ SE REPORTA A BASADO EN (UBICACIÓN DEL CAMPO) REGULAR/TEMPORERO $2,000/mes MISIÓN TRABAJA CON NOSOTROS RESUMEN DEL PUESTO FUNCIONES ESENCIALES RESPONSABILIDADES Y TAREAS Contacto:
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October 21
Employer: The Peregrine Fund
Country: United States
Last Date to Apply: 10/31/2025
Job Title Seasonal Field Biologist – Puerto Rican Sharp‑shinned Hawk
Reports To Position reports to the Field Supervisor and Propagation Specialists.
Location / Field Sites Field houses near Ponce, Puerto Rico; hack site cabins in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico.
Employment Type Temporary (Seasonal, 8 months) January – August, 2026
Compensation Monthly stipend: $2,000 per month. Payment is ACH at the beginning of each month, subject to 1099‑NEC.
Mission Conserving Birds of Prey Worldwide – addressing threats such as pollution, deforestation, and human‑wildlife conflict to support the world’s 561 species of raptors.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Peregrine Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Position Summary The Peregrine Fund seeks seasonal field biologists dedicated to research and restoration of the endangered Puerto Rican Sharp‑shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus venator, PRSSH) in the central mountains of Puerto Rico. Goals include determining population status, numbering nesting pairs, and increasing productivity through nest‑site management, propagation, and release (hacking) of young hawks back into the wild.
Essential Functions Field work will be conducted from January through August (end date may vary based on dispersal activity) and involve searching for territorial pairs, monitoring and managing nesting pairs, and monitoring and managing hacking (release) of captive‑reared hawks.
Search and monitor nesting pairs; field work requires rigorous off‑trail hiking in undulating forested habitat.
Assist in accessing nests, collecting egg data, treating nests for parasitic infestations, setting up trail cameras, collecting and transporting eggs for propagation, and assisting in all hacking activities (daily hawk food preparations, monitoring released hawks, radio tracking, predator prevention, etc.).
Assist in capturing adult hawks, banding, and outfitting with radio transmitters.
Maintain constant communication with the field supervisor and propagation specialists.
Work independently and as part of a team; communicate issues and concerns in a timely and respectful manner.
Comfortable working in humid and wet weather, capable of staying focused while monitoring nesting pairs and young hawks for extended periods.
Additional Duties Public outreach/education, volunteer coordination, and other potential responsibilities may be assigned.
Responsibilities and Scope January‑March (Surveys, Searches and Preparations)
Survey, search, and record sightings of hawks within and around four state forests and one national forest during the early morning hours.
Use hand‑held GPS units with topography maps to navigate forest trails.
Open and clear trails to known nest sites using machetes.
Locate nests of territorial hawks by listening for vocalizations or other nesting behaviors.
Monitor active nesting pairs 2‑3 times weekly.
Assist in equipment/tools maintenance and cleaning.
Assist in building/construction and maintenance of hack site.
General upkeep and maintenance of field equipment.
April‑June (Nest Monitoring, Egg Collections and Nest Treatments, Finalize Hack Site)
Carefully monitor nesting pairs to determine accurate egg‑lay dates.
Assist in safe collection of eggs from wild nests and transport to the propagation facility.
Search for second nesting attempts.
Prepare hack site for releases.
Move to hack site, along with the nestling hawks in preparation for releases.
Provide daily monitoring and care for pre‑release hawks at the hack site.
Assist in nest treatment and camera installation at all wild nests to prevent parasitic nest‑fly infestations.
June‑August (Hack Site, Wild Nest Monitoring, Banding and Tagging)
Assist in all aspects of hacking (release) activities (early morning hawk food preparations, monitoring of released hawks 5:00 a.m.–dark, predator patrols, tracking released hawks as needed, nightly hack tower cleaning).
Monitor wild nesting pairs.
Assist in banding of wild nestlings.
Assist in trapping and tagging of post‑fledge juveniles (hack site and wild territories).
Assist in public awareness campaign of conservation of the hawk and biodiversity in local communities.
End‑of‑season shutdown maintenance and cleaning.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Valid driver’s license.
Previous field experience with avian species and familiarity with raptor behavior.
Experience identifying raptors in flight and from a distance.
Proficiency with topography maps and hand‑held GPS units.
Conversational Spanish.
Experience using telemetry to track wildlife.
Avian rehabilitation or veterinarian experience.
Basic carpentry skills.
Effective communication with volunteers, co‑workers, and supervisors.
Housing Field housing at no cost: furnished house with kitchen, Wi‑Fi, and running water near Ponce or Coamo.
Hack site housing: rustic cabins with shared rooms at Adjuntas; water and electricity are not guaranteed at all times.
Transportation Airfare to and from the island provided; shared field vehicles available. Mileage reimbursed for personal vehicle use.
Start Date Early January 2026 (to be confirmed).
How to Apply Submit electronically (email) by October 31, 2025.
Resume/CV (two pages max) with three references.
A one‑page cover letter highlighting field experience.
Name the file: LastName_FirstName_Seasonal_Field_Biologist_PRSSH.
Contact _____________________________________ SE REPORTA A BASADO EN (UBICACIÓN DEL CAMPO) REGULAR/TEMPORERO $2,000/mes MISIÓN TRABAJA CON NOSOTROS RESUMEN DEL PUESTO FUNCIONES ESENCIALES RESPONSABILIDADES Y TAREAS Contacto:
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