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BANDER-in-CHARGE (BIC)-- Innis Point Bird Observatory (IPBO) is seeking
a qualified BIC for its Spring Migration Monitoring Program (SMMP), from
24 Apr - 7 Jun 2011. Innis Point Bird Observatory is located on the
south side of the Ottawa River about 15 km west of downtown Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada. It has been in operation since 1982, with a Spring
Migration Monitoring Program (SMMP) since 1997. The SMMP, run under a
fixed protocol, consists of a standardized banding program using mist
nets, a standardized one hour census, general observations of birds, and
the determination of Estimated Daily Totals (EDT). The total
remuneration will be $3,300 (including legal benefits such as vacation
pay), paid in four instalments during the course of the program. The BIC
will be responsible for the fieldwork from Sunday to Friday during the
SMMP period. This will include coordinating the fieldwork of all
volunteers assisting with the program. The BIC will train volunteers in
extraction, as well as other aspects of the monitoring and banding
process. The BIC will be required to demonstrate observatory activities
to occasional groups of visitors. The BIC will be responsible for
completion of the EDT sheet and the Daily Log during the days that
he/she is present, and also for computer entry of banding and EDT data
for all days during the entire SMMP period. The BIC will be asked to
provide a brief report at the completion of the project. Basic spartan
accommodations will be provided on site at no charge. The site is
located on DND property and the facilities include two trailers,
equipped with basic living amenities; although there is no running water
and no telephone, there is electricity, heat, internet access and a
outhouse toilet. The BIC must hold or be eligible for a Banding Permit.
Experience of work at other bird observatories is highly desirable.
Interested candidates are invited to apply, with CV, to CELIA BODNAR at
(PH: 613-836-7907; EM: bodnarmATmagma.ca).
BIOLOGIST – Environmental firm, located in Maitland, FL is seeking a
degreed biologist for a full time temporary position. Start date will be
early Feb 2011 and go through the end of Jul 2011. Position involves
monitoring birds that nest on cell phone towers throughout Florida. Must
have good writing, communication, analytical and computer skills, be an
independent worker dedicated to excellence, and willing to travel for
extended periods of time. Send resume to: Trileaf Corporation, TERINA
NUSINOV (EM: t.nusinov AT trileaf.com, FX: 407-660-7394).
FIELD ASSISTANTS (up to 4) needed for ongoing population studies of the
endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and other riparian birds in
San Diego County, California. Duties include surveying coastal riparian
habitat for flycatchers, resighting color banded birds, and vegetation
sampling. Additional duties (approximately 10-20%) include capturing and
banding riparian birds at three MAPS stations. Employment dates are 21
Mar – 26 Aug 2011 (end-date is approximate and flexible). Successful
applicants must have current endangered species permits authorizing
surveying and/or nest-monitoring of Southwestern Willow Flycatcher or
with field experience with similar species. Applicants must be U.S.
citizens, and must be reliable, in good physical condition, able to work
independently in sometimes remote locations, and able to maintain a
positive attitude under beautiful but sometimes challenging field
conditions that can include dense vegetation, poison oak, rattlesnakes,
and biting insects. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s
license, be able to operate 4WD vehicles, and be willing occasionally to
use their personal vehicle for travel to field sites when necessary if
government vehicles are temporarily unavailable (mileage reimbursed at
$0.51/mile). Applicants must have working knowledge of Excel, and be
able to navigate in the field using a compass and GPS (Global
Positioning System). Experience collecting data with PDA’s (Personal
Digital Assistant) a plus. Experience handling and banding passerines is
also preferred. Housing is available at the San Diego State University
Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve ($15/day; no pets). Salary ranges
from $16-$19/hour depending on experience. Please submit a cover letter
describing interest and qualifications, a CV or resume, your specific
dates of availability, and the names and contact information (including
email) of at least two references. Mail/fax/email applications to
SUELLEN LYNN, USGS Western Ecological Research Center, San Diego Field
Station, 4165 Spruance Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101 (PH:
619-225-6437, FX: 619-225-6436, EM: suellen_lynn at usgs.gov).
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until
positions are filled, but no later than 15 Feb 2011.
FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed for a monitoring program of high-elevation
songbirds in the Northeastern U.S. from 25 May to 22 Jul 2011. In 2010,
we established an international monitoring program (Mountain Birdwatch
2.0) targeting Bicknell’s Thrush and other high-elevation songbirds; in
2011, we will continue to establish new survey routes and conduct point
counts along existing, difficult-to-access survey routes. In Jun and Jul
of 2011, one team of 2 technicians will set and survey routes in the
Adirondacks and Catskills of New York and the Green Mountains of
Vermont; the other team of 2 technicians will set and survey routes in
the White Mountains of NH and regions of northwest and central Maine.
Successful applicants will be eager to spend long summer days in these
beautiful mountain regions, be in good physical condition, and be
capable of early morning (4:00 am) starts. Must be comfortable
backpacking and camping in pairs in remote locations and must have some
familiarity using GPS, compass, and topographic maps to navigate.
Familiarity with New England birds and woody vegetation preferred, but
training will be provided. Mosquitoes and black flies are prevalent at
this time of year. High-elevation weather is highly variable and can be
near freezing at night and in the 80s during the day. Thunderstorms and
muddy trail conditions are inevitable. Please note that these positions
require long days in the field and strenuous hiking and backpacking;
applicants without serious hiking/backpacking experience will not be
considered. Applicants will typically spend five days per week in the
field, weather permitting; travel between sites can be extensive and may
involve driving on difficult terrain. This job involves challenging
physical conditions, but if you love the mountains of the Northeast,
exploring largely untouched wilderness, listening to the dawn chorus,
and falling asleep hearing the leaves rustle and the birds sing around
you, this may be the perfect position for you! Compensation is $480/wk
plus mileage/fuel reimbursement. Applicants must be flexible to changes
in daily/weekly schedules due to weather. Applicants should have their
own backpacking equipment and binoculars; having a vehicle is desirable
but not essential. Application deadline is 15 Feb 2011, but applications
will be considered as they are received. To apply, email a letter of
interest, resumé, and contact information for three references to JUDITH
SCARL (EM: jscarl AT vtecostudies.org) AND mail a hard copy of these
documents to Judith Scarl, Mountain Birdwatch Program Manager, Vermont
Center for Ecostudies, PO Box 420, Norwich, VT 05055. Please check out
our website for more information on the Mountain Birdwatch program (URL:
http:\\www.vtecostudies.org/MBW/).
RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER TECHNICIAN (1) needed approx. 15 Mar-30 Jun, for
seasonal position working on red-cockaded woodpecker population
monitoring in central Florida (Kenansville). The job will include
identifying birds by reading color bands, nest searching, nest
monitoring, climbing trees using Swedish sectional ladders to clean
cavities, and data entry. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible
schedule to include early mornings and evenings hiking in hot and humid
conditions and must be able to navigate rough roads with ATVs and
4-wheel drive trucks. Preference will be given to applicants with prior
experience reading color bands, using GPS, and navigating in the woods.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Pay rate: $9.00/hour.
Field housing provided. Application: applications will be accepted until
15 Feb 2011; early applications are encouraged. Please send (via e-mail
or regular mail) a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and
relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, addresses,
and e-mail addresses of three references to: TINA HANNON, Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1231 Prairie Lakes Rd.,
Kenansville, FL 34739. (EM: Tina.Hannon AT myfwc.com, PH: 407-436-1009)
Feel free to contact Tina Hannon or Michelle Wilcox at the number listed
above with any questions.
WATERBIRD TECHNICIAN. 15 Apr- 15 Aug, 2011. Cape Lookout National
Seashore, NC. Assist graduate student in a collaborative research
project investigating the behavioral and demographic effects of military
overflights on colonial waterbirds. Focal species include Black Skimmer,
Common Tern, Least Tern and Gull-billed Tern. Duties include, but are
not limited to: capturing and color-banding chicks and adults; nest
searching and monitoring; conducting systematic re-sight surveys;
behavioral observations; deploying and maintaining sophisticated nest
monitoring and sound recording equipment; coordinating volunteers; data
entry. Expect to work long hours, frequently under adverse environmental
conditions. Qualifications: B.S. in Wildlife Science or related field
and previous field experience handling birds. Experience surveying
colonial waterbirds is preferred but not required. Successful applicant
will be adaptable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and able to work and
live harmoniously with others on a remote barrier island in Park Service
housing. A valid driver’s license is required and experience operating
4WD vehicles, ATVs and boats is desired. Salary: $400/week Housing is
provided Closing Date: 01 Feb 2011. Send cover letter and resume with
academic background, work experience, and contact information for 3
references to MATTHEW HILLMAN (EM: mhillman AT vt.edu), or mail one
application to Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia
Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321 (electronic
applications preferred). Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer.
AVIAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN needed to assist bird research
projects in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California
from 24 Apr - Aug, 2011 (start and end dates negotiable). Applications
must be completed by 21 Friday, Jan 2011. Duties include conducting
point count, area search, and nest search surveys for passerines,
conducting owl surveys, assisting with MAPS stations and with peregrine
falcon surveys, and also conducting bat surveys, and potentially alpine
mammal surveys. In addition, duties will include entering, managing, and
analyzing data; updating and maintaining Microsoft Excel spreadsheets;
producing maps using GIS; preparing scientific reports using data
collected; and preparing field schedules and organizing/maintaining
gear. Salary ($15.00-$18.59/hr) varies depending on qualifications and
is based on coursework or a combination of coursework and experience.
Applicants should have a strong knowledge of western birds and be able
to identify species visually and aurally (song AND call). Prior
experience with point count, area search, and/or nest search surveys is
preferred. Ability to work in inclement weather, including cold, wet,
hot, and windy conditions, is necessary. Overnight backpacking and
wilderness skills needed for hiking to some of the more remote
wilderness sites. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
Housing provided (charged as a payroll deduction). Applicants must apply
by Friday, 21 Jan 2011 at the USA Jobs website (GS-05, GS-06, and GS-07
levels). Website: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/; In the “What:” field,
Type the keywords: “Yosemite Avian” or the job announcement number: “YP
420696 ab11”. Students who are currently enrolled at least half-time or
who intend to be enrolled after the position is terminated can be hired
under the noncompetitive Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) and
are not required to apply through USA Jobs. If interested and if you
qualify under STEP, please send cover letter, resume including the names
and contact information of three references, and transcripts, via email
(preferred) to: SARAH STOCK (EM: sarah_stock AT nps.gov); additional
contact information (PH: 209-379-1435, FX: 209-379-1131); address:
Division of Resources Management and Science, Yosemite National Park,
P.O. Box 700, El Portal, California 95318.
SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS are needed for long-term monitoring
projects based out of Revelstoke, British Columbia. Cooper Beauchesne
and Associates Ltd. is seeking to fill three positions. All positions
involve nest searching and monitoring. One position will entail nest
searching for all species and will require camping in a remote (road
accessed) location for 10 day periods with one or three other people; a
field house in Revelstoke will be provided for days off. A second
position will focus on Savannah Sparrows and will be based out of a
field house in Revelstoke. A third position will involve nest searching
and other bird surveys and will be based out of a field house in
Revelstoke. Mandatory skills include ability to identify birds of
British Columbia by sight and sound. Preference will be given to
individuals with prior experience in finding and monitoring passerine
nests; and with experience banding passerines. All positions involve
habitat descriptions and some measuring of vegetation, therefore ability
to identify BC plants or a willingness to use a plant field guide is
essential. Data entry is part of every position therefore computer
skills or a willingness to learn are also essential. All positions
require a positive attitude, outdoor skills, ability to work in
inclement weather, ability to multi-task and an ability to work very
well in a team as well as alone. Preference will be given to candidates
seeking a career in wildlife biology. Field work starts in mid to late
May and lasts through to late Jul or early Aug. Extensions are possible
for exceptional candidates. Housing, other expenses and a competitive
salary are provided. For more information about Cooper Beauchesne and
Associates Ltd. go to (URL: http://www.cooperbeauchesne.com.
Applications should be emailed to SUZANNE BEAUCHESNE (EM sbeauchesne AT
cooperbeauchesne.com). Please put “2011 field technician application” in
the subject line.
SEASONAL AVIAN SURVEYORS - 6 point count technicians and 3 point count
interns needed for research on source-sink dynamics of migratory forest
songbirds in southern Indiana. All positions will begin on 1 May 2011
and continue through 15 Jul 2011. Primary duties will involve
early-morning point counts to census avian communities, though other
responsibilities may include data entry, vegetation surveys, equipment
maintenance, etc. Candidates will be expected to work long hours with
early starts in relatively difficult field conditions (e.g., high
humidity and biting insects). Housing will be provided. This is an
opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most comprehensive
demographic studies ever conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine.
The study, conducted by Smithsonian Institution, Oregon State
University, and the Institue for Bird Populations is funded by DoD, DOE,
and EPA’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
(SERDP). (See
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/research/marra/wood-thrush.cfm
for study overview, or http://www.fsl.orst.edu/flel/index.htm for more
information on the Betts Landscape Ecology Lab). Successful candidates
for both the technician and intern positions will have the ability to
identify eastern birds by sight and sound, excellent navigational
abilities, meticulous data collection skills, the ability to work
independently, and good inter-personal skills. Technicians will have
extensive experience conducting avian point counts and estimating
distances to detected birds. Interns may have little to no formal point
count experience. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and
preference will be shown for those with their own reliable vehicles
(travel costs will be reimbursed). Salary is $1800/month + housing for
Technicians, and $600/month + housing for Interns. To apply please send
electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a letter of
interest, 2) a resume, and 3) the names and contact information for
three work references to JONATHON VALENTE (EM: Jonathon.J.Valente AT
gmail.com, PH: 502-315-6714). Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
SEASONAL AVIAN ECOLOGISTS (2), REU (1) needed for a demographic study of
Ovenbirds at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, White Mountains, New
Hampshire. Research focuses on the effects of seasonal interactions on
bird distribution and abundance along an elevational gradient.
Applicants should have prior experience in finding and monitoring
passerine nests; applicants with experience banding and taking blood
samples from small passerines are especially needed. The positions
involve insect sampling and measuring vegetation, and require people
with good color vision, the ability to hike and work alone in remote,
rugged, and steep terrain, and with an interest in avian behavioral and
population ecology. Position requires attention to detail, ability to
work well as a team, and enthusiasm for long hours of field work in
variable weather and insect conditions. Field work begins 1 May and
lasts until late Jul/early Aug. Lakeside housing provided plus a stipend
of $360 - $400 per week, depending on experience. Undergraduate students
with at least one semester remaining after the field season are
especially encouraged to apply for one available NSF funded REU position
(please indicate in cover letter anticipated graduation date). Starting
date for the REU position is flexible. Eligibility for REU:
Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or first semester seniors.
All REU applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
or its possessions. We are strongly committed to providing a research
experience for students who will enhance the diversity of the scientific
community. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and a list of three
references to MIKE HALLWORTH (EM: mhallwor AT gmu.edu) or via the
website
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/hb-avian-ecologist-ovenb
ird.cfm.
Contact information: Mike Hallworth, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center,
National Zoological Park, Washington D.C. 20008.
WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN (1) sought to conduct avian point counts and other
projects in Alaska ’s Tongass National Forest . This is an opportunity
to explore and birdwatch in America ’s largest, wildest temperate
rainforest. Salary will be GS- 7 plus cost-of-living allowance, (about
$20 per hour) plus paid annual leave, and overtime after 40 hours per
week. Required activities and skills include: identify landbirds by
sight and sound; good physical condition; camp in a wilderness setting
and rise very early in the morning; travel in boats and small aircraft;
hike rugged terrain; take basic habitat (plant) information; data entry
and paper-work in a forest service office. Other desired skills:
previous point count experience, and familiarity with Pacific Northwest
or Alaska bird and plant species. Season expected to be mid- Apr through
late Jul with some flexibility, but applicants must be available in May
and Jun. The season potentially may be extended if technician is willing
to work on other natural resource projects, depending on funding.
Government housing is usually available in Junau , Alaska . For
information on how US citizens can officially apply for this position
through the federal process contact: GWEN BALUSS (EM: gwenbaluss AT
yahoo.com) and CC to BARB ADAMS (EM: bjadams AT fs.fed.us) Please send a
letter of interest or brief resume and write the phrase “Bird Crew 2011”
in the subject line. The position will posted on the FS temporary hire
site: https://www.avuecentral.com
ACADEMIC ADVISER (PRIMARILY) AND LECTURER (FT, EVANSTON, IL) –
Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
anticipates hiring a full-time (ten month) College Adviser/Lecturer for
the 2011-12 academic year (starting 1 Sep 2011). If mutually desired,
this appointment will be renewed for two additional years and subsequent
three-year terms. College Advisers hold staff appointments in the
Weinberg Dean’s Office of Undergraduate Studies & Advising (OUSA) and
non-tenure-line faculty appointments in academic departments in the
College. This position is provisional, pending funding approval. Aside
from their primary academic-advising responsibilities, College Advisers
teach one or two courses yearly. The associate dean may assign
additional tasks: e.g., service as liaison between OUSA and Weinberg
College's departments and programs; service in the planning and
implementation of the College's current ambitious and expanding
initiatives in undergraduate advising. See also
http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/advising/. Required: Ph.D. or terminal
degree (strong preference given to Natural Sciences and Mathematics) in
academic fields represented in the College's curriculum and
complementing the disciplines of the existing advising group; a
commitment to the idea of a liberal arts education; a keen interest in
providing timely advice on academic matters to undergraduates; a strong
record of undergraduate teaching; superior communication, analytical,
and problem-solving skills; the ability to master relevant campus
policies and procedures; an aptitude for working collegially; clarity of
mind and a positive attitude. Northwestern is committed to attracting
and retaining highly qualified individuals who as a group reflect
significant diversity. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply. The University recognizes same-sex domestic partners in its
employee benefit packages. Send letter describing relevant interests,
preparation, and experience; curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations; any
advising evaluations; and arrange for three letters of recommendation,
at least one commenting on teaching qualifications, to be sent
directly—to Professor SHEILA DONOHUE, Search Committee Chair (EM:
spdonohue AT northwestern.edu). Applications and recommendations must be
submitted electronically. Review of applications will begin immediately
and remain open until the position is filled.
COORDINATOR to oversee science, outreach and advocacy activities – Long
Island Bird Conservation Program, Location: Long Island, New York.
Audubon New York, the state program of the National Audubon Society, is
seeking to hire a coordinator to oversee science, outreach and advocacy
activities on Long Island, New York, with an overall goal of conserving
priority birds and their habitats. The Long Island Bird Conservation
Coordinator is part of the science department. This position will work
with and coordinate local efforts with conservation partners (including
state and federal wildlife agencies, non-profit organizations, Audubon
chapters, and academics) in order to implement a comprehensive bird
conservation program. Participate in and lead conservation planning and
stewardship activities at IBAs. Recruit and work with volunteer beach
stewards. Stewardship activities will involve assisting with the
monitoring and long-term protection of plovers, terns, and other
priority beach-nesting and salt marsh birds on Long Island, including
erecting symbolic fencing and predator exclosures for Piping Plover
protection. Work with local Audubon chapters and other civic
organizations to design and give educational programs to public
audiences. Create and deliver effective presentations and written
materials, including press releases and popular articles. Coordinate
activities and policies with Audubon efforts in adjoining states and
throughout the Atlantic Flyway region. Assist with fundraising and
development activities to support the program. Represent Audubon New
York on relevant regional councils, working groups, etc. Participate
fully and productively in staff meetings, planning efforts, and other
shared staff duties. This position will report to the Director of Bird
Conservation, who is stationed in Ithaca, NY. The coordinator will work
regularly and closely with other conservation department staff members
and staff at the Theodore Roosevelt Audubon Sanctuary. Periodically, the
coordinator also will work with other Audubon New York staff members,
Audubon chapter leaders and other volunteers, the State Board of Audubon
New York, and National Audubon Society staff members. The coordinator
will establish and maintain good working relationships with the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; The
Nature Conservancy; Audubon chapters; other governmental, public and
non-profit conservation agencies/organizations; the statewide media;
Audubon members in New York; and the general public. Must be able to
effectively operate computers and printers (PC), calculator, copy
machine, fax machine, telephone, automobile, computer projector, and
related software (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and
PowerPoint). Familiarity with GIS and GPS a plus. Advanced degree in a
conservation, wildlife, or natural resources field required or
equivalent work experience. Ability to identify beach-nesting and salt
marsh birds and familiarity with their conservation issues. Ability to
engage, communicate with, and work cooperatively with colleagues and a
broad array of stakeholders and landowners to coordinate conservation
activities. Excellent written and public speaking skills a must.
Experience implementing educational programs for a variety of ages,
preparing outreach materials, and in conducting, organizing and
implementing conservation projects is preferred. Candidate should have
experience in project management including fiscal management and
completing reports, proposals, contracts, articles, etc. Candidate must
be self-motivated and able to work remotely. Travel will be necessary,
as will occasional work on weekends and evenings. Applicant must have a
valid NY driver's license and be willing to spend occasional (2 -3
times/year) nights away from home. Must be in good physical condition,
able to spend long days in the field walking on uneven terrain, and
lift/carry 35 pounds. Send a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names,
phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to JILLIAN LINER
(EM: jliner AT audubon.org) or Audubon New York, Cornell Lab of
Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. Applications must
be received by 15 Feb 2011. Start date early Spring 2011.
RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (3) needed from approximately 18 Apr through 16 Jul
2011 for an on-going landbird monitoring program in some of the most
beautiful places in the United States, in National Parks of the Southern
Colorado Plateau Network (including Grand Canyon’s North and South Rim,
and Wupatki National Monument). Technicians will work in team(s) of two
to three, with each team member individually conducting approximately 10
point count surveys with distance estimation per morning, with
vegetation sampling after point counts and on additional days.
Considerable traveling and camping will be necessary. Applicants must
have experience conducting landbird surveys. Knowledge of Colorado
Plateau birds is preferred but not required, though ability to quickly
learn song and calls is essential. Flexibility, an ability to work well
with others, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that
begin before dawn and considerable car travel between parks, and the
ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required.
Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates, with
experience in identification of birds by both sight and sound, and using
distance sampling methods. Applicants must have a valid driver’s
license. Pay ranges from approximately $14.87 to $17.37/hour, depending
on responsibilities, with $20 per diem when camping. Schedule will be a
rotating schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off. Project vehicle(s) will
be used to travel to, and within parks. To apply, submit (email
preferred) resume/cv, cover letter, and contacts for 3 professional
references to JENNIFER HOLMES (EM: Jennifer.Holmes AT nau.edu), Northern
Arizona University, Box 5614, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011. Reference "Research
Technician position" in the subject heading of the email. Positions will
be filled as qualified applicants are identified.
WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST/FIELD TECHNICIAN (1-2) The wildlife conservation
program of the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts (South Zone) of the
Kaibab National Forest is seeking interns. Primary job duties consist of
surveying for Mexican spotted owls and northern goshawks. Other job
duties include: -Surveying for other wildlife species of conservation
concern (e.g., peregrine falcons and other raptors; songbirds and marsh
birds; bats), -Planning and implementing the restoration and maintenance
of grassland and aspen ecosystems, -Data entry. Most days would be spent
in the field and often on rugged (and beautiful) terrain. Applicants
must therefore be in good physical shape. Applicants must be
enthusiastic about wildlife conservation, enjoy working outside in
nature, and have a positive attitude. Although this is an advertisement
for a volunteer position, interns would have the option of receiving
course credit and/or designing and implementing a research project.
Housing (at no cost) should be available. Applicants should expect to
work at least twenty hours per week for 9-12 weeks during the summer.
Preference will be given to those applicants who can work forty hours
per week. Exact dates and hours will be established on an individual
basis, and the wildlife program is flexible. Please contact JOHN DELUCA
(EM: johndeluca AT fs.fed.us, PH: 928 635 5627). About the Forest: The
Kaibab National Forest is an outstanding location to work and play.
Ecosystems include ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forests,
pinyon-juniper woodlands, arid grasslands, and wetlands. The Forest
borders Grand Canyon National Park on two sides and offers 1.6 million
acres of spectacular scenery. We are headquartered in Williams, Ariz., a
community of about 5,000 people. Williams is located a short 30 miles
from Flagstaff, a culturally diverse and active city of about 70,000 people
WORLD BIRDING CENTER INTERPRETER (NATURALIST) (1) – The City of
Edinburg, TX, World Birding Center: Seeking an individual that will
provide interpretation about birds, butterflies, dragonflies, native
plants, wetlands, ecology at the World Birding Center site(s) to
visitors (indoors and outdoors). Will be working under the supervision
of the site manager, to design, develop and implement interpretive
presentations, guided walks, and nature-related programs, both on and
off site. The individual will recruit and supervise volunteers to assist
in duties such as bird & butterfly counts, nature walks, feeding
stations, and other special projects. We are seeking an individual that
is outgoing, energetic, comfortable with public speaking, and able to
work with diverse audiences (including children). Position requires one
year experience in the field of wildlife, interpretive work or science
education. Must be able to work flexible work hours, including weekends
and evenings; valid Texas Drivers License (Class C) with satisfactory
driving record. Starting Annual Salary: $28,664.6693. We anticipate
hiring someone by 1 Apr 2011. The City of Edinburg is a DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE. Offers of employment with the City will be tentatively based
on successfully completing and passing a controlled substance screening.
If interested our Job applications and job descriptions are available on
our website at (URL: http://www.cityofedinburg.com/employment.html).
2 SKILLED AVIAN SURVEYORS needed for approximately 6 month positions
assisting with Connecticut statewide avian research projects. Research
and monitoring in forest and shrubland habitat will include conducting
point count surveys, collecting habitat data, searching for juvenile
birds, and entering data. Work will often require hiking alone over
rough terrain and through thick vegetation to remote survey locations.
Responsibilities will also include coordination with homeowners to
collect guano and monitor nesting activity for chimney swifts in urban
areas. Minimally qualified candidates will possess (1) demonstrated
coursework in wildlife science, ecology, biology, or related field, (2)
demonstrated experience identifying northeastern songbirds by sight and
song, or completion of a field ornithology course, (3) experience
entering and summarizing data using Access, (4) demonstrated experience
navigating with GPS units and maps, (5) willingness to work long hours
in field conditions, (6) attention to detail and ability to work
cooperatively under stressful conditions, and (7) a valid driver's
license. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of Connecticut
vegetation. These are six-month positions beginning on 8 Apr 2011.
Salary is $12/hr. 35 hours per week. No benefits. No housing provided.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to SHANNON
KEARNEY (EM: Shannon.Kearney AT ct.gov) by no later than 15 Feb 2011.
For more information visit (URL:
http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325730&depNav_GID=1655).
AVIAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT needed for approximately 3 month position
assisting with Connecticut statewide avian research projects. Research
and monitoring in forest and shrubland habitat will include conducting
point count surveys, collecting habitat data, searching for juvenile
birds, mist netting and banding birds, and entering data. Work will
often require hiking alone over rough terrain and through thick
vegetation to remote survey locations. Responsibilities will also
include coordination with homeowners to collect guano and monitor
nesting activity for chimney swifts in urban areas. Minimally qualified
candidates will possess (1) demonstrated coursework in wildlife science,
ecology, biology, or related field, (2) demonstrated experience
identifying northeastern songbirds by sight and song, or completion of a
field ornithology course, (3) experience entering and summarizing data
using Access, (4) demonstrated experience navigating with GPS units and
maps, (5) willingness to work long hours in field conditions, (6)
attention to detail and ability to work cooperatively under stressful
conditions, and (7) a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications
include experience mist netting and banding birds, and knowledge of
Connecticut vegetation. This is a three-month position beginning on 9
May 2011. Salary is $12/hr. 35 hours per week. No benefits. No housing
provided. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume
to SHANNON KEARNEY (EM: Shannon.Kearney AT ct.gov) by no later than 15
Feb 2011. For more information visit (URL:
http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325730&depNav_GID=1655).
BIRD POINT COUNT CONTRACTORS needed, May through early Jul 2011. The
Klamath Bird Observatory (URL: http://www.KlamathBird.org) is seeking
independent contractors for our long-term landbird monitoring program in
the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion of southern Oregon and northern
California. Contracted work will include bird point count surveys and
vegetation sampling following standard protocols, and associated data
entry. Contractors will complete on and off road transects made up of
10-25 points. Independent contractors should have at least one full
season of point count experience and be in excellent physical condition.
Required qualifications include ability to identify western birds by
sight and sound, estimate distance to individual birds, hike in rugged
off-trail conditions, follow standardized protocols, collect and record
meticulous data, possess good communication skills, and work well
independently. Contractors must possess good map reading, GPS and
orienteering skills and be eager to work long days in the field in
possibly inclement weather, camping out on a regular basis. In addition,
contractors must have a field worthy vehicle, a valid driver’s license
and insurance; have facilities and a computer with Microsoft Access, in
order to enter data either while in the field or by the end of Jul. A
3-day certification course will occur on or around May 8 to 10 to assure
independent contractors are proficient at following standard protocols
and conducting point count and vegetation surveys. Contractors will be
paid $140 to $150 per completed point count route (field surveys and
completed data entry), depending on experience, and reimbursed per-mile
transportation costs. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact
information for three references to DAN BARTON (EM: dcb AT
KlamathBird.org, PH: 541-282-0866). Please include dates of availability
and vehicle type in your cover letter. Applicants will be evaluated on a
continual basis until all positions are filled.
FIELD ASSISTANT – PRBO TomKat Ranch Field Assistant position available
on songbird monitoring project on TomKat Ranch in Pescadero, California.
Primary duties include multi-species bird point counts, vegetation
surveys, and data entry. Other duties include mist-netting, frog
surveys, orienteering, driving ATVs and participation in TomKat
education programs. Approximate dates: 25 Apr - Jul 15, 2011. Assistant
must be able to identify over 100 bird species by sight and sound
following training and be able to hike cross-country over rough, steep
terrain. Compensation is $2800/month plus provided free housing.
Candidates with a strong background in bird identification by sight and
sound and/or previous experience point counting are preferred. We
require willingness to work in poison oak, self-motivation, good
physical condition, and the ability to work well independently.
Applicants should email a cover letter stating their experience, dates
of availability, a resume, and names and contact information (email and
phone) of three references to: CARLIE HENNEMAN (EM: chenneman AT prbo.org).
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP – Organization: National Audubon
Society. Location: Sharon Audubon Center; Sharon, Connecticut. Job or
Internship: Internship. Audubon Sharon, consisting of the Sharon Audubon
Center and Emily Winthrop Miles Wildlife Sanctuary, has been connecting
people with nature for over forty years. Creating life-changing
experiences that enable community members and their families to
appreciate, understand and protect the natural world is at the very core
of our mission. Each year the Center admits approximately 300 birds,
mammals and reptiles into wildlife rehabilitation clinic. The ultimate
goal of the rehab program is to provide care and treatment to injured
and orphaned wildlife and to release them back into the wild. Although
we admit and stabilize mammals, we primarily focus our rehabilitation
efforts to birds of prey, songbirds, water birds and reptiles. Mammals
are transferred to local wildlife rehabilitators for continued care. The
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern will gain valuable practical experience,
while caring for wildlife patients and working with staff and
volunteers. Some of the skills learned include individual species
identification and natural history, proper husbandry and enrichment
techniques, animal handling, tube-feeding, medication administration,
lab work, and various other procedures. The internship is intense,
physically demanding, fast-paced and repetitive, giving interns the
opportunity to learn about many aspects of wildlife rehabilitation.
Dates: May to Aug. Qualifications: Must have completed at least two
years of college coursework in the environmental, life sciences or
veterinary medicine. The most important assets are a strong work ethic,
natural history background, enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, a
desire to learn. Must have a valid Drivers license and transportation.
Supervision: The Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern works under the guidance
of the Wildlife Rehabilitation & Outreach Coordinator; however, the
entire staff is available for special interest sessions, guidance and
assistance. Compensation: Interns have a furnished cottage at the Emily
Winthrop Miles Wildlife Sanctuary with private bedrooms, a shared
kitchen, bath and living room. Students should arrange for school credit
with their advisor beforehand, if applicable. This is an unpaid
position. Contact Information: To be considered for this internship,
send or email a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three references to Erin O’Connell Wildlife
Rehabilitation & Outreach Coordinator, Audubon Sharon, 325 Cornwall
Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069. (EM: eoconnell AT audubon.org).
WEB DEVELOPER, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York –
Description: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Webby-Award winning All
About Birds team seeks a web developer to create interactive online
bird-identification tools, quizzes, and games. Work with collaborators
to develop Merlin (which uses machine learning and crowd-sourced data to
help identify birds in real-time), online games and quizzes, and social
networking features to enhance learning. Working with project leader,
manage technical development of complex projects. The Cornell Lab is
renowned for its citizen-science and educational projects and resources,
including http://www.AllAboutBirds.org. The Cornell Lab is a nonprofit,
member-supported environmental organization and a vibrant unit within
Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. For details, visit
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/jobs. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in
computer science or relevant field; minimum 1-2 years experience or
equivalent. Proven success in developing reusable, database-driven, web
applications. Demonstrated proficiency building applications using
ASP.NET/MSSQL or JSP/Oracle, Web Services, XML, JavaScript, HTML, and
CSS. The applications must function in our cross-platform and multiple
browser environments. Experience integrating remote applications and
third party utilities with resident web applications. Ability to
translate design and functional requirements into technology and web
design options. Demonstrated proficiency in relational database design,
conceiving and implementing e-commerce applications, resolving access
and security issues, GUI, navigation and some web site design
experience. Familiarity with QA/QC conventions. Ability to balance
interesting design and innovation with usability. Appreciation of and
attention to usability and accessibility standards. Strong service
orientation. Ability to work with others to solve problems and achieve
common goals. Ability to express highly technical terms in everyday
language. Proven ability to meet deadlines and to work in a team
environment requiring cooperation between colleagues and flexibility
with different styles. How to Apply: Apply through Cornell University’s
online system at (URL:
https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10164/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=135
16.
Application deadline: 10 Feb 2011.
SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS - Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is
seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts throughout
the state of Wyoming. The position will run from mid-May to mid-Jul.
Surveys are located on public and private lands throughout the state
including scenic areas such as the Bighorn, Shoshone, and Bridger-Teton
National Forests. Technicians will attend a mandatory paid training
workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of
training, technicians will work both independently (approximately ¾ of
the season) and with a partner (approximately ¼ of the season)
conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days
on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all bird species
within the study area by sight and sound upon completion of training,
and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain,
sometimes under difficult conditions. Primitive camping, often without
phone service or facilities, will be required, and overnight backcountry
travel will likely be required for some sites. Qualifications:
Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel, be able
to work independently, and be willing to work long hours in the field. A
valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping
gear, basic computer skills, and a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are
required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird
surveys, especially point counts, the ability to identify Western
species by sight and sound, experience camping, long distance hiking and
backcountry navigation. Applicants must enjoy working independently with
multiple days of solitude. Applicants with personal 4WD vehicles are
encouraged to apply; however, RMBO may rent vehicles for particularly
qualified applicants that do not possess 4WD vehicles. Compensation:
Monthly salary of $1,800-$2,500 a month DOE plus mileage reimbursement
for project-related driving, and up to $400 a month in camping and
lodging reimbursement. To apply email a cover letter including dates of
availability and a resume with at least three references as one document
to: NICK VAN LANEN (EM: nick.vanlanenATrmbo.org). Positions will be
filled as suitable applicants are found. Please visit
http://www.rmbo.org/v2/web/science/bpm.aspx for additional information.
SIX FIELD TECHNICIANS NEEDED (mid to late May – Jul 2011): Do great work
in the Great Plains! Learn how birds depend on bison, cattle, and
prairie dogs to maintain their habitats. FOUR grassland bird and TWO
habitat surveyors needed for a project measuring responses of grassland
birds to different grazing practices. Work will be in two teams, each
with two bird surveyors and one person to identify and measure grasses.
Members of each team will work and travel together to survey birds and
vegetation. One team will work in the Dakotas/Wyoming and the other team
in northeast Montana. All personnel should be capable of hiking several
miles per day in rough terrain with lots of grass and little shade. Work
will be in remote areas and knowledge of first aid and ability to drive
4-wheel drive vehicles preferred. Clean driving record necessary.
Birders should know or be able to quickly learn the birds of the region
by sight and sound and have sight and hearing capacities to conduct
point counts. Vegetation specialists should have experience with using
field guides and keys to ID grasses and other plants. Salary: $1,800/mo.
for 2.5 to 3 months + housing and travel reimbursements. Please submit
resume and contact information for 3 references to KEVIN ELLISON by
email (EM: kellison AT wcs.org), for more information about the project
see (URL: http://wcsnorthamerica.org/Wildlife/GrasslandBirds) and
(http://www.eco-index.org/search/results.cfm?projectID=1354).
ARCTIC ALASKA AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS – NEST MONITORING CREWS. Field
technicians (4) and Crew Leader (2) needed from 25 May to 25 Jul 2011 to
participate in a project with the Wildlife Conservation Society studying
nesting productivity in a suite of tundra-nesting birds (primarily
shorebird and waterfowl species). One two-person crew will work in an
oil-developed area near Prudhoe Bay and a 4-person crew will work in a
remote region near the Ikpikpuk River in the National Petroleum Reserve
- Alaska. Duties include re-establishing study plots, conducting nest
searches (using both rope drag and behavioral nest search techniques),
monitoring discovered nests for survivorship, floating eggs to determine
age, conducting surveys for potential nest predators, collecting snow
cover and habitat data, and data entry. The Prudhoe Bay crew will access
study plots in the oilfields using a vehicle and will interact with
oilfield personnel on a daily basis. The Prudhoe Bay crew will also
assist another crew installing camera systems at active nests to
identify nest predators. The Ikpikpuk crew will also assist another crew
trapping and banding shorebirds species, and with insect sampling.
Preferred applicants will have good bird identification skills, solid
nest-searching experience, and be familiar with using a compass and GPS.
At the Ikpikpuk site preferred applicants will also have some banding /
bird handling experience, outdoor camping/wilderness and firearms
experience. Applicants must be enthusiastic, in excellent physical
condition and willing to hike many miles each day in hip boots, and be
able to work independently as well as with others for long hours in,
sometimes, difficult field conditions. Field conditions will often be
wet and cold, then buggy later in the season. Applicants must be
comfortable working in bear country. At Ikpikpuk employees will be
working out of a remote field camp (tent living) for approximately 8
weeks (with 3-4 other people) and will be expected to participate in
camp set-up and maintenance. Employees will be paid a monthly stipend of
$1500 - 2000 depending on experience. Travel/hotel costs within Alaska
will be provided. For the Prudhoe Bay crew, room and board (at
facilities in the Prudhoe Bay oil field) will be provided. Essential
camping gear will be provided for at the Ikpikpuk site. Travel to Alaska
will be partially covered ($500 voucher) by WCS. Please send a cover
letter, resume and at least three references (with contact information)
by email to JOE LIEBEZEIT (EM: jliebezeit AT wcs.org). A valid driver's
license is required for the Prudhoe Bay crew. A B.S. degree in wildlife
ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required. *Please send
application materials as a SINGLE MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT*. Non-U.S.
citizen applicants must have (or obtain) a social security number.
Include in your cover letter any relevant experience and your interest
in applying for this position. Application deadline: Apr 15, 2011
although hiring will begin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
ARCTIC ALASKA SHOREBIRD DEMOGROPHY PROJECT – Field Research Associates
(2) and Crew Leaders (2) – needed from 25 May to 25 Jul 2011 to
participate in a study with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on a project assessing breeding
population demography of shorebird species nesting in tundra habitat in
Arctic Alaska. We will target two species (Semipalmated Sandpipers and
Dunlin) although other species may be studied. The main duties will
include conducting nest searches (using both rope-drag and behavioral
techniques), floating eggs to determine age, monitoring nests for
survivorship, strategically trapping birds using mist nets or bow nets,
placing both color-bands and USFWS metal bands on birds, collecting
basic morphometric information, and resighting color-banded birds (using
spotting scopes). We will also collect feather and blood samples from
all captured birds for future genetic studies. Other duties will include
insect sampling (using terrestrial pitfall traps and aquatic float
traps), setting up a weather station for automated climate data
collection, categorizing nesting habitat type, and data entry. One
two-person crew will be located at a field site in a remote location
accessed by bush plane (near the Ikpikpuk River). Another crew of 5
working on a separate project will also be stationed at this camp.
Employees at this site will be working out of a remote field camp (tent
living) for approximately 8 weeks and will be expected to participate in
camp set-up and maintenance. At the remote site, preferred applicants
will have outdoor camping/wilderness and firearms experience. The crew
at this site will also be responsible for trapping Dunlin that were
equipped with geolocators in 2010 and removing these devices. A second
two-person crew will be working at a site in the Prudhoe Bay Oilfield.
At this site the crew will stay in oilfield facilities and will use a
vehicle to get to study sites in the oilfields. The crew will interact
with oilfield personnel on a daily basis. Preferred applicants will have
well-developed bird identification skills as well as good nest-searching
and bird handling/trapping experience. Applicants must be enthusiastic,
in excellent physical condition and willing to hike many miles each day
in hip boots, and be able to work independently as well as with others
for long hours in, sometimes, difficult field conditions. Field
conditions will often be wet and cold, then buggy later in the season.
Applicants must be comfortable working in bear country. Employees will
be paid a monthly stipend of $1500-2000 depending on experience. Lodging
and travel within Alaska will be provided. Travel to Alaska will be
partially covered ($500 voucher) by WCS. A valid driver's license is
required for working at the Prudhoe Bay site. A B.S. degree in wildlife
ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required. Non-U.S.
citizen applicants must have (or obtain) a social security number.
Please send a cover letter, resume and at least three references (with
contact information) by email to JOE LIEBEZEIT (EM: jliebezeit AT
wcs.org). *Please send application materials as a SINGLE MICROSOFT WORD
DOCUMENT*. Include in your cover letter any relevant experience and your
interest in applying for this position. Application deadline: 15 Apr
2011 although hiring will begin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
ARCTIC ALASKA AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS – CAMERA LEAD & CAMERA / PLOVER
CREW. Field technicians (2) and Crew Leader (1) needed from 25 May to 25
Jul 2011 to participate in a project identifying nest predators at
active nests of tundra-nesting shorebirds and passerines using
motion-triggered cameras. One two-person crew will work in an
oil-developed area near Prudhoe Bay and one person will work in a remote
region near the Ikpikpuk River in the National Petroleum Reserve –
Alaska. The Prudhoe Bay crew will also be responsible for capturing up
to 30 American Golden-plovers and equipping the birds with geolocators.
The Prudhoe Bay crew will access study areas in the oilfields using a
vehicle and will interact with oilfield personnel on a daily basis. The
Ikpikpuk camera lead will also assist a 2-person crew in the capture
(using bow and mist nets) and banding of shorebirds, and help the crew
sample insects using terrestrial pitfall and aquatic float traps. The
main duties will include nest searching for all shorebird and passerine
species (independently and with another field crew using both rope drag
and behavioral nest search techniques), floating eggs to determine age,
setting up and maintaining 15 Reconyx® camera systems (to identify nest
predators) and relocating cameras to new nests when the previously
monitored nests are no longer active, and be responsible for managing
the data (downloading predation events, data entry, etc.). The Prudhoe
Bay crew will capture American golden-plovers on nests using bow nets or
off nests with a net gun. Each captured plover will be banded and
equipped with a geolocator, morphometric measurements collected, and a
blood and feather sample taken prior to release. The Ikpikpuk employee
will be working out of a remote field camp (tent living) for
approximately 8 weeks (with 6 other field biologists) and will be
expected to participate in camp set-up and maintenance. Preferred
applicants will have good bird identification skills, solid
nest-searching and bird handling / banding experience, and be familiar
with using a compass and GPS. Applicants must be enthusiastic, in
excellent physical condition and willing to hike many miles each day in
hip boots, and be able to work independently as well as with others for
long hours in, sometimes, difficult field conditions. For the Ikpikpuk
position, we are seeking someone with outdoor camping/wilderness and
firearms experience. Field conditions will often be wet and cold, then
buggy later in the season. Applicants must be comfortable working in
bear country. Employees will be paid a monthly stipend between $1500 –
2000 depending on experience. Food and travel within Alaska will be
provided. Travel to Alaska will be partially covered ($500 voucher) by
WCS. For the Prudhoe Bay crew, room and board (at facilities in the
Prudhoe Bay oil field) will be provided. Essential camping gear will be
provided for at the Ikpikpuk site. A valid driver's license is required
for the Prudhoe Bay crew. Please send a cover letter, resume and at
least three references (with contact information) by email to JOE
LIEBEZEIT (EM: jliebezeit AT wcs.org). *Please send application
materials as a SINGLE MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT*. Non-U.S. citizen
applicants must have (or obtain) a social security number. Include in
your cover letter any relevant experience and your interest in applying
for this position. Application deadline: 15 Apr 2011 although hiring
will begin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (1-2 positions) are needed for a project
examining avian responses to changes in predator communities in
urbanizing landscapes. Focal species include Song Sparrow, Field
Sparrow, Eastern Meadowlark, and Savannah Sparrow. Project sites are
located in Cook and McHenry Counties, near Dundee, IL. Positions run
from late-Apr to early-Aug 2011. Primary responsibilities include nest
searching and monitoring, recording breeding behavior, conducting
vegetation surveys, and data entry using Microsoft Access. Opportunities
to survey snakes and small mammals will also arise. Previous experience
nest searching and identifying eastern songbirds is preferred, while a
strong work ethic and keen observational skills are required. Experience
identifying eastern vegetation is also a plus. Applicants must be eager
to begin work before sunrise and work 5-6 days each week. Temperatures
are variable, mosquitoes are abundant, and hours are long. The greater
Chicago park system offers a variety of habitats for unique birding
opportunities, and you will be part of an important and novel research
topic. Positions pay ~$1400/month and include housing. To apply, please
send a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three
references via email to JENNIFER THIEME (EM: thieme.4 AT osu.edu) or by
mail to The Ohio State University, School of Natural Resources and the
Environment, 2021 Coffey Road, 400 Kottman Hall, Columbus, OH 43220.
Positions will be filled on a rolling basis.
VOLUNTEER INTERNS FOR 2011 – Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS)
located in Courtenay, British Columbia (on Vancouver Island) is seeking
volunteer interns for 2011. Baby Bird Season in spring, summer and early
fall bring us the greatest number of patients. To ensure that the
animals get all the care necessary to bring them back to health, we will
be offering internships to interested and motivated individuals.
Veterinary supervision and protocols of care are observed. The work at
the wildlife centre can be very demanding. Typically in the summer we
work from 8 am until 10 pm, with occasional 4 am feedings. An intern can
expect to be involved in all aspects of the rehabilitation process. Most
of the work for everyone is diet preparation and cleaning, but you will
also be expected to take part in occasional rescues and releases,
administer treatments, and participate in building projects, grounds
maintenance and some educational displays within the community. The
schedule at the centre can be intense, but you will also be given time
to enjoy the beautiful scenery this island has to offer. Start dates
vary and internships typically last six to eight weeks, depending on
scheduling. The wildlife centre offers very basic housing and
occasionally some meals, but for the most part you will be responsible
for keeping yourself fed. The wildlife centre is staffed by a dedicated
rehabilitator and many volunteers. As an intern you will become part of
a team of likeminded people and will be treated with respect and
friendship. Applications should be received by 15 Mar 2011. We hope to
respond by about 1 Apr 2011. For more information about MARS, to read
about previous interns' experiences, and for an application form please
visit (URL: http://www.wingtips.org). To reach the form click on
Volunteer, then on Intern Application, and then follow the link. Send
completed application form and your resume to: Mountainaire Avian Rescue
Society, 6817 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada V9J
1N2. Applications by email will not be accepted.
BANDERS NEEDED for Fall 2011 – Where: Mackenzie, BC. Mackenzie Nature
Observatory’s (MNO) banding station at Mugaha Marsh (N55°23’55”,
W123°12’30”) is located in the Rocky Mountain Trench west of the Rockies
and east of the Omineca Range in British Columbia. The station is
located just east of the Parsnip Reach of Williston Reservoir. The
station is 14.5 km northwest of the town of Mackenzie. Mackenzie is ~180
km north of Prince George, BC. Our banding lab is a 12' x 20' building.
Accommodations: Two small travel trailers are available for the banders
on site and a large wall tent is available for the volunteers who stay
on site to use. There is electricity on site. There is no running water
on site. Drinking water is brought out regularly by volunteers. It is
preferable that banders have their own transportation as they will need
to travel to town for groceries, showers, laundry, etc. When: 19 Jul to
23 Sep 2011. Set-up day will be 18 Jul. Paid Positions available:
Bander-in-charge and Assistant bander Applicants should have a Canadian
banding permit (or be eligible for a sub permit under the station
permit). Be sure to state what permit you have when you apply. Banders
will be employees of MNO. The banders must have a banding permit and
must have experience with Western Birds (sight & sound) including all
Empidonax flycatchers. We are in the overlap zone for some species and
subspecies so you need to be able to recognize hybrids and intergrades.
As bander you must be skilled at ageing and sexing birds. You must be
capable of teaching volunteers and assistants and you will need to have
good people skills. Applicants for the banding positions should include
in their resume banding experience, training, experience operating a
banding station and including whether you have had assistant or not,
understanding and experience using molt to age birds, ability to extract
birds, knowledge of young birds, experience using Pyle and other guides,
experience training volunteers, experience writing reports, knowledge of
the Daily Estimated Totals (DET) and Bandit Programs. Applications
should be sent by email (EM: jlambie AT telus.net) or mailed to
Mackenzie Nature Observatory, Bird Committee, Mugaha Marsh Banding
Station, P.O. Box 1598, Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received and will continue until suitable
candidates are found. Wages will depend on experience. (BIC minimum $140
Canadian per day and Assistant Bander minimum $120 Canadian per day)
Volunteer Positions: Volunteers are needed to assist at the station. If
you would like to volunteer please contact us and let us know the time
period you are interested in coming and your experience (birding as well
as banding).
BIRD STUDIES CANADA - LONG POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY INTERNSHIP – The Long
Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) seeks an intern to aid in the delivery of
the Migration Monitoring Program for one or both of the spring and fall
migration seasons (1 Apr to 10 Jun and/or 1 Aug to 15 Nov 2011). Located
on the north shore of Lake Erie, Long Point is one of the last wild
areas left in southern Ontario. The region is an internationally
recognized World Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Important Bird Area and
supports a fantastic diversity of habitats, plants, and animals. Founded
in 1960, Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) is North America's oldest
bird observatory, and operates as a program of Bird Studies Canada. The
intern will primarily be a Bander-in-Charge (BIC) at one of LPBO’s three
field stations helping to run the migration monitoring program, liaise,
train, and coordinate volunteers, provide logistical support, maintain
field station facilities and equipment, computerize data, and generally
helping to ensure that the Observatory's programs are being conducted to
the highest possible standards. Experience working or volunteering at a
migration monitoring station is desirable. With over 30,000 birds banded
and millions counted annually at LPBO, a great deal of birding, mist
netting and banding experience (i.e. at least 2,000 landbirds banded) is
essential. Previous motor boating experience and general handy-person
skills are desirable. The position is perfectly suited for someone who
loves birding and working in a remote setting, is an excellent bander,
can personally oversee the training and direction of volunteers, can
capably follow well-established field protocols, is very well-organized,
has an exceptional work ethic, enjoys communicating with the public and
school groups, and most of all someone who is ready for a challenge. The
Intern will receive a monthly stipend of $800-1200 depending on
qualifications. On-site accommodations and food are provided. Qualified
candidates are invited to submit a resume with three references (include
phone and e-mail addresses), and a completed volunteer application form
which can be downloaded from our website (URL:
http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) to: STUART MACKENZIE, Acting
Landbird Programs Coordinator, Long Point Bird Observatory c/o Bird
Studies Canada, P.O. Box 160, 115 Front Rd., Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
N0E 1M0; (PH: 519-586-3531 (ext. 162); EM: lpbo AT birdscanada.org).
Please indicate whether you are applying for the spring, fall or both
field seasons. Visit our web site (URL:
http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) for more information about Bird
Studies Canada and the migration monitoring program at Long Point Bird
Observatory. Closing date for competition: 15 Mar 2011.
BIRD STUDIES CANADA – LONG POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY - VOLUNTEER FIELD
BIOLOGISTS NEEDED SPRING AND FALL MIGRATION MONITORING PROGRAM: Located
on the north shore of Lake Erie, Long Point is one of the last wild
areas left in southern Ontario. The region is an internationally
recognized World Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Important Bird Area, and
supports a fantastic diversity of habitats, plants and animals. During
migration huge numbers of birds (and monarch butterflies) are funnelled
through Long Point. Founded in 1960, Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO)
is North America's oldest bird observatory and has banded over 800,000
birds. The core program is centred on monitoring populations of
migrating birds through daily census and banding routines at three field
stations. Volunteers staying for at least 1 month have food and
accommodation fees waived. Short-term volunteers are required to pay a
nominal fee covering housing, food and training. Up to 14 volunteers are
required for all or a part of the spring (1 Apr to 10 Jun) and fall
field seasons (10 Aug – 15 Nov). Previous ornithological work (including
bird banding) and excellent bird identification skills are preferred,
but not essential. All participants will experience intensive and
diverse training in field ornithological techniques. International
applicants with good English skills are encouraged to apply. Email or
mail your resume with three references (include phone and e-mail
addresses) and a completed application form which can be downloaded from
our website (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) to: ROSS WOOD,
LPBO Assistant Landbird Programs Coordinator, Long Point Bird
Observatory c/o Bird Studies Canada, P.O. Box 160 115 Front Rd., Port
Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0, (PH: 519-586-3531 (ext. 162); FX:
519-586-3532, EM: lpbo AT birdscanada.org).
BIRD STUDIES CANADA – LONG POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY - VOLUNTEER BREEDING
BIRD CENSUS ASSISTANT POSITIONS (3): Located on the north shore of Lake
Erie, Long Point is one of the last wild areas left in southern Ontario.
The region is an internationally recognized World Biosphere Reserve, a
Globally Important Bird Area and supports a fantastic diversity of
habitats, plants, and animals. Founded in 1960, Long Point Bird
Observatory (LPBO) is North America's oldest bird observatory. For the
2011 field season up to three field assistants are needed to work on the
Breeding Bird Census (BBC) project (25 May to 5 Jul). They will receive
accommodation and food, as well as intensive training from LPBO staff.
BBC assistants must have excellent skills in identification of eastern
North American birds by sight and sound. LPBO has established 15,
10-hectare plots in various vegetative communities across the dunes and
marshes of Long Point, with four sampled each year. Assistants rise very
early and commute by ATV, boat or foot, to arrive at their study sites
at dawn. Over the next few hours they map the locations of all singing
birds, look for nests, and then determine the number of bird territories
on the plot. Previous ornithological work conducting point counts, spot
mapping or nest searching is preferred, but not essential. Email or mail
your resume with three references (including phone and e-mail addresses)
and a completed application form which can be downloaded from our
website (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) to: ROSS WOOD, LPBO
Assistant Landbird Programs Coordinator, Long Point Bird Observatory c/o
Bird Studies Canada, P.O. Box 160 115 Front Rd., Port Rowan, Ontario,
Canada N0E 1M0, (PH: 519-586-3531 (ext. 162); FX: 519-586-3532; EM: lpbo
AT birdscanada.org).
BIRD STUDIES CANADA – LONG POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY & UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
- VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS needed for a long-term study (35th year) of
breeding ecology of TREE SWALLOWS at Long Point Bird Observatory,
Ontario. Main objective is to examine the effects of environmental
conditions, including climate change and the abundance of the swallows'
insect food supply, on breeding performance; but other topics are also
under investigation. Assistants required between 15 Apr and 16 Aug: 2 in
Apr, 3 from about 1 May to 10 Jul; 3 additional assistants needed from
about 29 May to 26 Jun; 1, mainly for data management and some
fieldwork, 1 Jul to 16 Aug 2005. Previous experience not necessary, but
it is essential that you are willing to work long and irregular hours
with minimal supervision. Room and board provided. Time commitments of
4+ weeks preferred. Work involves checking nest boxes, weighing eggs and
young, banding adults and young, sampling insects, etc., at 3 sites (2
on mainland, 1 at tip of Long Point, Lake Erie). Assistants can expect
to gain valuable experience in a stimulating environment and may have
opportunities to participate in other LPBO programs including banding
migrant birds in May. For more information see: (URL:
http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/).Send cover letter and brief
resume and application form from:
http://www.birdscanada.org/download/lpboassistant.pdf (indicate dates
available and whether you hold a driver's license) to: DR. RYAN NORRIS,
Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2W1. office ph: 519-824-4120; ext 56300, office: NSC 2451, lab: NSC
2403/2404, (EM: rnorris AT uoguelph.ca, URL:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~rnorris) by 15 Apr 2011. Late applications will
be considered if positions still available.
BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS (3) needed to assist MS student in research
examining impacts of wind energy development on grassland breeding birds
in eastern Wyoming. Start and end dates flexible (2 May – 12 Aug 2011).
Duties will include point counts, nest searching and monitoring,
vegetation surveys, and data entry. Applicants must be willing to work
unusual hours in challenging field conditions, including cold, heat, and
wind. Housing and in-field transportation will be provided. Successful
candidates will have the ability to identify western birds by sight and
sound, meticulous data collection skills, the ability to work
independently, and good inter-personal skills. Experience in grassland
nest searching and driving manual transmission vehicles is preferred.
All applicants must have a valid driver’s license. To apply please send
the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, and 3) names and
contact info for 3 work references to ANIKA MAHONEY (EM: anikamahoney AT
gmail.com). Salary: ~$10/hour (~$1712/month) plus housing. Applications
will be accepted until positions are filled.
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