Overview

Status: Part-Time, Hourly
Location: Remote in the United States
Reports to: Acoustic Data Specialist: Christen Long
Hourly Rate: $16 – $21 per hour

BCI and our Mission

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a part-time Bat Research Technician to join BCI’s Science Team. BCI is a distributed organization with staff across the world, and this position can live anywhere in the United States.

The Bat Acoustic Technician will join a dynamic organization and a highly progressive team of conservation scientists, reporting to the Acoustic Data Specialist. The Technician will primarily assist with acoustic data processing. The Bat Acoustic Technician must be able to submit accurate data in a timely manner and communicate effectively. Fieldwork opportunities may be available on an as-needed basis if it doesn’t interfere with deadlines and acoustic data processing responsibilities. Based on experience and interest, additional opportunities for fieldwork, acoustic data processing, and involvement in other parts of the scientific process may be available.

BCI is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual, with a learner’s mindset to join our team. An ideal candidate will be an early professional interested in diving into the conservation sector and working with acoustic data processing. This position is designed to offer hands-on learning and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

The work schedule is highly flexible and BCI will try to accommodate individual needs, including school or other job duties. While there is no guaranteed number of hours per week and the workload is negotiable, team members must be available for meetings and training during BCI’s ‘core work hours (10am to 3pm) for a minimum of two hours at least once a week. Initially, during the training period, more time may be required during regular business hours, but the role becomes largely independent thereafter.

Position Description:

The Bat Acoustic Technician will:

• Proof and format acoustic result uploads for the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) and the Bat Acoustic Monitoring Portal (BatAMP) Data Basin
• Manually vet acoustic data following established protocols
• Process acoustic data for internal projects
• Upload acoustic results, log files, photos, and other outputs to BCI’s organizational cloud storage (Box)
• Compress and archive raw acoustic data to Box
• Organize and maintain folder and file structure on Box
• Participate in fieldwork on an as-needed basis

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Experience

• Prior experience with acoustic processing
• Ability to follow written protocols and comfort to ask questions and clarify instructions
• Motivated to create a more sustainable, healthy, and equitable world.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience

• Experience in manual vetting acoustic data
• Familiar with commercial acoustic software (e.g., SonoBat, Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope)
• Willingness to learn new tools, software, and methodologies related to acoustic data analysis
• Up-to-date rabies pre-exposure and SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations
• Experience with bat-related fieldwork
• Experience and/or interest in working outdoors in seasonal conditions

Work Characteristics & Competencies

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Interest in learning and applying the learning on the job

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

BCI is deeply committed to JEDI and embeds JEDI-centered practices in the conservation work and organizational culture. BCI is determined to be an employer of choice and believes that the best organizational performance will come from a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Read more about our JEDI statement at www.batcon.org/about-us/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/.

Compensation and Benefits

Successful candidate(s) will be employed by BCI as part-time staff. Part-time staff earn paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick leave, but do not earn paid vacation time or holiday pay. Other benefits include:

• Workers’ Compensation in case of an on-the-job injury.
• Employee Assistance Program through ADP.
• Option to participate in other voluntary benefits such as 401(k) contributions, hospital indemnity insurance, and accident insurance.

To Apply:

If you have 70% or more of the desired qualifications, we encourage you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to hrsupport@batcon.org by October 4, 2024.

In the cover letter, please explain how your work and lived experiences have prepared you to be successful in this position, what you find compelling about this job, and how you (and your career) will benefit from this position. The anticipated start date is flexible, but ideally, as soon as possible.