POSITION SUMMARY The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey is working with partners to pilot marsh and living shoreline techniques that are relatively new to New Jersey. Major components of the project include ecological monitoring and living shoreline installation. The Coastal Science Specialist will work with TNC staff and partners in the field and office to monitor the responses of vegetation, animals, and hydrology; organize and analyze scientific data; coordinate monitoring activities of partner organizations; and assist with logistics for staff and volunteers groups. Work will include long days in the field identifying and counting species (plants, invertebrates, fish, birds, etc.), taking scientific readings, sample collection and processing, and recording findings. In addition, offic