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Subject: Bird Jobs -- September 11, 2011

We have recently switched to a new job board format
<http://osnabirds.org/Jobs.aspx> which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by
members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site
in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own
announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. 
needed Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the
moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting
time should be within 48 hours of receipt.

As before, anyone, member or non-member, can view the postings without any
login. The Birdjobs-L e-list will also continue to be published, at least
for awhile.

Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have
any recommendations for improvement, please send them to me, Cheryl Trine
(EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu).

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VOLUNTEERS – We are currently seeking applicants to fill five volunteer
positions at Tern Island Field Station, Hawaii. Volunteers will go on island
in mid-March and must be available for six months (March-September). We will
hire three people to focus on seabird monitoring and related work, one
volunteer to focus on native plant propagation and habitat restoration, and
one person to assist staff with station maintenance and repair duties. Note
that duties for all positions will frequently overlap, cooperation is
required, and those applicants with any combination of the above skill sets
are encouraged to apply. Tern Island Field Station is a remote island
located within French Frigate Shoals Atoll, part of Hawaiian Islands
National Wildlife Refuge, which is in turn part of the Papaha-naumokua-kea
Marine National
Monument.* US Fish & Wildlife Service administers Tern Island Field Station.
Albatross, boobies, tropicbirds, frigatebirds, noddies and terns, Hawaiian
monk seals, and Hawaiian green sea turtles are some of the species present
on the island. Volunteers will spend roughly 50% of the time in their area
of focus. All crewmembers will also assist with marine debris collection,
cargo preparation, invasive species control, household duties (cooking and
cleaning), and assisting with the logistics required for life on a remote
island. Assignments will vary depending on current management and research
needs. All volunteers in the Monument are offered a unique opportunity for a
hands-on wildlife experience, but must be willing to do whatever work needs
to be done.Tern is an extremely isolated island with limited contact with
the outside world – limited phones and email, mail every 8+ weeks, with
limited availability of fresh food. Tern Island is only one kilometer long;
the other islands in the atoll are smaller. Volunteers should be able to
work well with a small team in a professional and safe manner. 
Due to the remoteness of the atoll, safety is of utmost importance for all
residents. Alcohol is not permitted on Tern Island. Tern Island volunteers
work hard, but gain a unique and wonderful experience. The opportunity is
available for students, retirees, those seeking wildlife or remote island
work experience, researchers, and others. Let us know your goals for your
experience on island, and we will work together on them, if within the scope
of current work.

VOLUNTEER TROPICAL FIELD ASSISTANT, The Ohio State University. 
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2011. Job Description: One volunteer is needed
to assist with a research project on the ecology of mixed-species bird
flocks in agroforestry habitats in the northern Andes of Colombia. 
The project runs from the beginning of January until the end of February
2012. Specific dates to be determined, but assistant must be available for
entire period. Although this is an unpaid position, costs of lodging,
within-country transportation, and airfare to Medellín will be covered.
Primary duties will be collecting data on mixed-species bird flocks and
solitary migrants, vegetation sampling, and the possibility to assist with
mist-netting of passerines and hummingbirds for another project. Field work
will be conducted ~8 hours per day 6-7 days per week, with some occasional
longer breaks. Qualifications: The assistant must have experience with field
work, preferably in the tropics. Must be able to learn and identify many
bird species quickly (~150 species) and have good birding skills, excellent
vision, and an ability to detect cryptic species. Must be in good physical
shape and capable of hiking in sometimes steep and inclement conditions.
Housing will be provided on rural farms with basic accommodations. Knowledge
of Spanish is very helpful but not essential. Volunteer is responsible for
the necessary vaccinations for travel to Colombia. To Apply: Please email a
CV, cover letter and contact information for three references to MOLLY
MCDERMOTT
(EM: mcdermott.95 AT osu.edu) by 30 Sep 2011. Review of applications will
begin immediately.


COORDINATOR - RAINWATER BASIN JOINT VENTURE, Nebr Coop Fish & Wildlife
Rsch-3954. Requisition Number: 110628. Application Review Date: 26 Sep
2011 (To insure consideration, please submit all application materials
before review date). Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled. Description of
Work: Facilitate communication among stakeholders regarding natural resource
science and management in the Rainwater Basins ecoregion of Nebraska. Help
Identify and implement priority research and monitoring efforts with the
goal of developing management tools that will improve the management of
Rainwater Basin wetlands and the Rainwater Basin landscape. Coordinate and
facilitate activities of the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture and committees
thereof. Occasional evening & weekend hours; some overnight travel. Salary:
Minimum $38,000/annually Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife, ecology, energy, or
combination of, plus five years experience in biology, ecology, or related
field required. Knowledge of landscape ecology, waterfowl ecology, and
geographic information systems essential. Prioritization, organizational and
facilitation skills; excellent communication skills; and ability to related
to a variety of constituents necessary. Preferred Qualifications Prefer: (1)
Master's degree in biology, wildlife, ecology, energy, or combination of;
(2) three years post-educational experience; (3) skill/experience developing
grant proposals; (4) skill/experience in making presentations to scientific
and non-scientific audiences; (5) ability to manage databases; (6) knowledge
of GIS modeling, GIS analysis and statistical modeling; and (7) knowledge of
web design/management. How to Apply: :Visit
http://employment.unl.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62145 to view full
job description and an to apply. Create application or log in and
review/edit existing application. Click "Apply for this posting" button at
the top or bottom of the page. You will be required to attach your resume,
cover letter and references in three (3) separate documents in MS Word or
PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
CRAIG ALLEN, (PH: 402-472-0229, EM: callen3 AT unl.edu).

NEST-SEARCHERS (2) needed on the big island of Hawaii – Michigan Tech
University. Location: Hilo, Hawaii. Duration: Jan-Jul 2012. Application
Deadline: 1 Oct 2011.
Job Description: HAWAII BIRD NEST-SEARCHERS (2) needed for 6 months (Jan
9 – July 9, 2012). We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and hard-working
nest-searchers to work with native birds on the Big Island of Hawaii. The
primary role of the nest-searchers will be to search for and monitor nests
of forest passerines in mid-elevation native Hawaiian forest patches. In
addition, nest-searchers will be expected to assist with re-sighting color
banded birds and setting up mist-nets, including carrying heavy poles across
the lava. Nest-searchers will often work unsupervised and will be
responsible for driving Forest Service vehicles to the field sites. Work
will begin at 5:30 am and end between 3 and 5 pm, five days/week. Hawaiian
birds hide their nests extremely well, often placing them 10 to 20 meters
high in the canopy, and so nest-searchers MUST have prior experience finding
bird nests in difficult conditions. Nest-searchers should also possess good
record-keeping skills, a solid work ethic, and be in good physical condition
because field work will take place in a rugged, often wet, and sometimes
cool landscape. In addition to the above desirable skills, we are seeking
individuals who work well with others under difficult field conditions;
nest-searchers will work as part of a 6 person field crew and will live in a
common house with two people per bedroom. Amenities include working with one
of the most unique and imperiled bird communities in the world and the
opportunity to explore the big island of Hawaii during free time. This is a
full-time temporary position. 
Nest-searchers are responsible for their airfare to Hilo, HI and will
receive a stipend of $800/mo. Housing will be provided, but no
transportation is available. Nest-searchers should be prepared to take the
bus, buy a bicycle, or walk to get groceries or go to the beach. 
Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references via email
(please put: Kipuka Nest-searcher in subject line) to JESSIE KNOWLTON
(EM: jlknowlton AT gmail.com). We will begin reviewing applications as soon
as they arrive.

BIRD BANDERS (3) needed on the big island of Hawaii – Michigan Tech
University. Location: Hilo, Hawaii. Duration: Feb-May 2012. Application
Deadline: 1 Oct 2011. Job Description: HAWAII BIRD BANDING TECHNICIANS
(3) needed for 4 months (Feb 1 - May 31, 2012). We are seeking committed,
enthusiastic, and hard-working field technicians to work with native birds
on the Big Island of Hawaii. The primary role of the technicians will be to
assist the lead bander with set up of mist-nets and extracting and banding
of forest passerines in mid-elevation native Hawaiian forest patches. The
position requires carrying steel mist-netting poles hundreds of meters
across rugged lava. Work will begin at 5:30 am and end between 3 and 5 pm,
five days/week. Desirable qualifications include experience taking birds out
of mist-nets and banding. Field technicians should also possess good
record-keeping skills, a solid work ethic, and be in good physical condition
because field work will take place in a rugged, often wet, and sometimes
cool landscape. In addition to the above desirable skills, we are seeking
individuals who work well with others under difficult field conditions; the
technicians will work as part of a 6 person field crew and will live in a
common house with two people per bedroom. Amenities include working with one
of the most unique and imperiled bird communities in the world and the
opportunity to explore the big island of Hawaii during free time. This is a
full-time temporary position. Technicians are responsible for their airfare
to Hilo, HI and will receive a stipend of $500/mo. Housing will be provided,
but no transportation is available. 
Technicians should be prepared to take the bus, buy a bicycle, or walk to
get groceries or go to the beach. Send a cover letter, resume, and a list of
three references via email (please put: Kipuka Field Tech in subject line)
to JESSIE KNOWLTON (EM: jlknowlton AT gmail.com). We will begin reviewing
applications as soon as they arrive.