Title: Motus Technical Specialist
Supervisor: US Motus Director
Location: Remote; priority is location within lower Mississippi Valley
Salary: Estimated at $50,460 -$55,882 *; Based on experience
Term of Position: October 2026 to October 31, 2027; This position is supported through outside funding commitments and is subject to periodic reviews to confirm the continuation of funding. The role may include collaboration with our Development team to help ensure sustained support; however, ongoing employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and partner commitments.
Application Deadline: October 13, 2026
Position Summary:
This is a full-time limited term position, 1-year term with high likelihood of extension, with American Bird Conservancy (ABC). American Bird Conservancy is a fast-growing, results-focused nonprofit seeking employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, ABC achieves lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet’s fragile climate.
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) is a program of Birds Canada in collaboration with a diverse network of organizations, businesses, and individuals. The Motus Technical Specialist will provide hands-on technical support to ABC’s Motus program, with an emphasis on Motus station construction and installation in ABC Motus program priority regions (e.g., Lower Mississippi flyway), hardware and software testing, troubleshooting, technical standardization, and evaluation of emerging Motus technologies. The Motus Technical Specialist will work closely with ABC’s US Motus Director, regional Motus coordinators, other ABC staff, Birds Canada, technology providers, and external partners to improve the reliability, performance, and application of Motus technology. This position is intended for a technically curious and adaptable problem-solver who enjoys learning unfamiliar systems, figuring out how things work, and moving between field installations, hardware, software, testing, and documentation
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Benefits:
American Bird Conservancy fosters a mission-driven, collaborative, and supportive workplace where staff are respected, empowered, and connected by a shared purpose. ABC offers strong benefits, a 35-hour work week, generous leave policies, and flexible, remote-friendly work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
To Apply:
Please apply online at Paylocity.
If you have any difficulties uploading your resume and cover letter, then please send them as ONE document to [email protected]
* American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is committed to promoting fairness and equity in all partnerships. We collaborate with external partners to advocate for competitive and equitable funding rates in future agreements.
At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.
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