BirdWatch Ireland, Ireland’s largest wildlife conservation NGO, is looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic person to take on the role of Warden at BirdWatch Ireland’s Cape Clear Bird Observatory. The Warden will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the property and managing the busy schedule of visiting bird watchers and naturalists during the season.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Working alongside the Head of Survey and Monitoring for BirdWatch Ireland, to oversee the operation of Cape Clear Bird Observatory.
• Implement a programme of survey, monitoring and research work on the island, to include upkeep of the daily log, seabird migration watches and breeding seabird surveys, terrestrial breeding bird surveys, and moth trapping. Managing and entering associated data.
• Oversee bird ringing activities on the island to include maintenance and management of key sites, delivery of a CES annually, Storm Petrel ringing, and to assist and support visiting ringers to the island. Managing and entering associated data.
• Manage and deliver a busy schedule of events and courses through the season to include  bird and wildlife courses, bird ringing courses, walks and talks and volunteering weekends.
• Welcome guests to CCBO and liaising with the Membership Administrator regarding accommodation and course bookings.
• Maintain (including cleaning and general maintenance) the property to high standards. Prior to arrival and following departure of guests, the role will involve cleaning and preparing the rooms for further guests.
• Promote the work of CCBO and BirdWatch Ireland, through a range of print and social media. Also, providing visitors and guests with information about the work of the CCBO and the birds and biodiversity of the island.
• Recruiting BirdWatch Ireland members and supporters.
• Undertake habitat management works at ringing sites, as required.
• Maintain and further develop positive working relationships with the Cape Clear Island community.
• Liaising, supporting and facilitating BirdWatch Ireland branches, members and other groups engaging in bird conservation activities on the island.