_Who We Are: _ The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. _Who We Are as an Employer: _ At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. MassWildlifeis responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. It restores, protects, and manages land so that wildlife thrives and people enjoy it. A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. * *_Job Opening: _ TheDepartment of Fish and Game (DFG),MassWildlifeseeks applicants for aTern Colony Assistant (seasonal contract position)to perform the following duties: The Tern Colony Assistant (3 seasonal contract positions) restores endangered terns to Buzzards Bay through an intensive protection, management, and monitoring program at the key nesting islands. The responsibility to protect these endangered birds falls under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act. The person hired will spend significant time in Southeastern Massachusetts. Fieldwork will be conducted in Southeastern Massachusetts at BIRD ISLAND, Marion, RAM ISLAND, Mattapoisett, and PENIKESE ISLAND, Gosnold (in Buzzards Bay). Work on weekends and holidays is expected. BIRD/RAM ISLANDS: During the field season, incumbents will be expected to work on an irregular 5-day/week schedule, traveling to and from the islands daily by boat. Crew housing on the mainland will be provided. PENIKESE ISLAND: Incumbent will work an average of 6 days/week but will work on the island for up to 2 – 3 weeks at a time before getting time off, depending on weather conditions and an irregular boat schedule to the island. Crew housing on the mainland will be provided for days off. _Responsibilities include: _ * Assist Site Managers with: * Protection and censusing colonies of Common and endangered Roseate Terns, Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls * Discouragement of nesting gulls * Monitoring tern growth and productivity; trapping and banding adults and chicks; participating in other studies as needed. * Reading bands on adults through spotting scopes * Predator control and habitat management * Maintaining field notebooks, data management, and writing an end-of-season report. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Experience banding birds * BIRD/RAM ISLANDS: Experience handling outboard motorboats in the marine environment is helpful. * PENIKESE ISLAND: Experience camping under primitive conditions is desirable. The person hired will be required to set up and live in a field camp on the island. * At PENIKESE ISLAND, must be able to carry 40 lbs. of field equipment a distance of ½ mile. * Ability to work independently, live, and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others. * PENIKESE ISLAND: must be comfortable living with others in close quarters in a remote island setting with limited facilities for 2-3 weeks at a time. * Willingness to work at night when required No benefits are included - except earned sick leave. Anticipated Start/End Dates: Bird/Ram Assistant 1 - May 4, 2025 – July 11, 2025 (10 weeks), Bird/Ram Assistant 2 - May 4, 2025 – June 27, 2025 (8 weeks), Penikese April 27, 2025 – June 27, 2025 (9 weeks) Salary: $18.00/hr Anticipated Hours per Week: 40 * _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Environmental and Energy* *Organization: Department of Fish And Game *Title: *Tern Colony Assistant (Seasonal) Location: Massachusetts-Buzzards Bay-195 Bournedale Rd Requisition ID: 250000MU