Marine Wildlife Stranding Coordinator

About the role

Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Marine Wildlife Stranding Coordinator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will serve as a crucial member of Hawaii’s marine wildlife emergency response and outreach network.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and assess marine wildlife incident calls (stranding, haul-out, entanglement, injury, death) via hotline, email, or from partner agencies.
• Dispatch, coordinate, and provide field response secure scenes, establish safety perimeters, extract/deploy marine wildlife, conduct animal care prior to veterinary staff arrival, and transport deceased animals for necropsy.
• Ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for all response activities.
• Collect field data, photographic and biological samples, and enter detailed records into NOAA systems—including Level A forms and monk seal databases.
• Afford logistical support for post-mortem necropsy, sample processing, and carcass storage/disposal, as needed.
• Conduct or participate in meetings, training, and network coordination with NOAA, University of Hawaii, volunteers, and partner agency staff.
• Maintain and inventory response equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for rapid deployment.
• Support public engagement and outreach through educational activities (booths, classroom events, community fairs), distributing NOAA-approved information and addressing questions from beachgoers, fishers, and ocean tour operators.
• Erect temporary signage or barriers around Hawaiian monk seals during haul-outs to ensure public safety and minimize disturbance.
• Track and report all activities, issues encountered, and accomplishments in regular (often monthly) progress reports to NOAA.
• Strictly adhere to NMFS/NOAA policies, data privacy/confidentiality requirements, and operational timelines—such as rapid response and report deadlines.
• Maintain readiness for on-call fieldwork across the islands—work can occur any day of the week, often outside standard office hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with field work/field logistics in Hawaii, ideally in wildlife, resource management, or marine settings.
• Data entry experience; proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical reporting and public engagement.
• Able to gather and document detailed, accurate information under tight time constraints.
• Experience working with, organizing, or supporting volunteer teams.
• Wildlife management or environmental response experience, particularly in Hawaii or a similar setting.
• Conservation-oriented public outreach or education experience.
• Valid driver’s license (and willingness to take required Government Defensive Driving training if necessary).

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, conservation, environmental science, or similar field.
• Previous experience with stranding response, rescue, or necropsy for marine mammals or sea turtles.
• Familiarity with federal natural resource and endangered species program administration (ESA, MMPA).
• Experience in federal contract or grant environments, including financial tracking or administrative support.
• Comfort with on-call, variable, and sometimes physically challenging work schedules in Hawai'i field conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and follow data security protocols.
• Knowledge and expertise of NMFS policies and programs, as well as planning and Federal financial management and operations.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee-owned small business specializing in professional, scientific, and technical services. Our team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement. Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays.
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year.
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace.
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee.

Contact Information

Lynker has been made aware of fraudulent individuals posing as Lynker recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. All legitimate Lynker job postings are listed on our official careers page. Communication from Lynker recruiters will come from an official @lynker.com email address.