Video Project Coordinator

Cornell University

. Serve as an ambassador to the birding community and foster participation in Cornell Lab projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,447 - $72,994 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bird identification, community engagement, and project management while effectively collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing tools like eBird and Merlin to support avian research and outreach initiatives.

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Bird Identification SkillsProject ManagementCommunity EngagementSoftware Development FamiliarityData Contribution to eBird and Merlin

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Hard Skills

Field Identification SkillsAvian TaxonomyData AnnotationVideo Content ManagementSoftware TestingFilming and PhotographyAudio RecordingGeographic Variation UnderstandingMigration Behavior KnowledgeProject Coordination

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsRelationship ManagementJudgment and PrioritizationCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

EBirdMerlinMacaulay LibraryVideo ModelsSoftware Testing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Birding CommunityOrnithologyConservationOutreachField Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an ambassador to the birding community and foster participation in Cornell Lab projects
Build and maintain relationships with birders, field videographers, ornithologists, community leaders, researchers, and partners worldwide
Recruit, support, and train contributors providing video content to the Macaulay Library archive
Develop regional expert networks supporting Merlin’s global growth
Provide day-to-day support to global partners and contributors and gather community feedback
Manage collection, organization, annotation, and quality review of bird video content
Ensure species identifications are accurate and taxonomically current across large datasets
Collaborate with machine learning engineers and product teams to prepare training and evaluation datasets for Merlin’s video models
Partner with software engineers, project managers, and outreach teams to test and improve Merlin tools
Participate in software testing, troubleshooting, and release coordination
Deliver trainings, presentations, and educational resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience in biology, ecology, business, information science, or related field, or equivalent combination working in birding, outreach, conservation, ornithology, or related field
Deep understanding of birds, birding community, and outdoor community
Advanced field identification skills by sight and sound of thousands of bird species, including age/sex and subspecies identification
Understanding of geographic variation, migration, bird behavior, and avian taxonomy
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-management skills
Strong project management skills
Familiarity with software development and testing processes
Extensive experience using and contributing data to eBird, Merlin, and the Macaulay Library
Experience filming, photographing, and recording audio of birds in the wild
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to travel to remote field locations and carry heavy equipment
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and driver’s license
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing
Ability to prioritize activities and exercise sound judgment with external collaborators
Experience working in remote or challenging field conditions preferred
Experience collaborating with software engineering teams preferred
Technical project management experience preferred
Cover letter required
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement: typically remote 3 days per week and on-campus 2 days per week
Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program