Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Ornithologist Consultant role involves serving as Bird Buddy's expert on bird behavior and conservation, impacting media presence and product development on a part-time basis.
Responsibilities and impact
The consultant will engage with media, provide expert content for educational and marketing materials, collaborate with product and customer teams, and uphold scientific integrity in communications.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have expertise in Ornithology or related fields with a Master's or PhD preferred, strong communication skills for non-expert audiences, and media experience is a plus.
Company information
Bird Buddy is the company seeking an ornithologist expert, partnered with Staffish for recruitment.
Unique job features
The role includes unique opportunities for media engagement, public speaking, and influencing citizen science and conservation initiatives.
Company overview
Staffish is a company based in Artesia, California, specializing in recruitment and staffing services. They primarily focus on filling procurement specialist roles, partnering with companies like Optima Energy to find cost-efficient and savvy candidates. Staffish generates revenue by providing recruitment solutions and staffing services to various industries, ensuring that their clients obtain the best talent for their needs. The company has a history of collaborating with notable firms to optimize their hiring processes and enhance workforce efficiency.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in ornithology, ecology, or wildlife biology, emphasizing any advanced degrees such as a Master’s or PhD to align with the ideal qualifications.
Showcase your media-savvy skills by detailing experience in public speaking, media interviews, or science communication to demonstrate your ability to translate complex bird-related topics for diverse audiences.
Emphasize your collaborative nature and flexibility, noting any experience working cross-functionally with product, data science, or customer experience teams to mirror the job’s teamwork requirements.
Apply through multiple channels including staffish’s corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in staffish’s ornithology or media relations divisions; open your messages with ice breakers such as commenting on recent Bird Buddy media appearances or asking about upcoming conservation initiatives to build rapport.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like “ornithology,” “media engagement,” “bird behavior,” and “public speaking” to pass automated screenings effectively.
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