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Subject: Bird Jobs -- October 17, 2011
We have recently switched to a new job board format
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members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site
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moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting
time should be within 48 hours of receipt.
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for awhile.
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M.S. GRADUATE STUDENT – Seeking an M.S. graduate student at the University
of New England in Biddeford, ME. This project will focus on the effects of a
new federal timber management program whose goal is improve habitat for key
forest songbird species breeding in Vermont.
This project stemmed from Audubon Vermont’s Forest Bird Initiative and was
aimed at working with foresters to integrate songbird habitat management
into their management plans and silvicultural prescriptions.
All field work will be done in Vermont during the 2012/2013 summers.
This student will be partly supported by research funds, but will also need
to have competitive grades and GRE scores to be awarded TA support.
The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge/experience with forest
songbirds in the northeastern United States. Additional preferred (although
not required) skills include: point count experience, northeastern plant
identification. For program requirements please see
(URL: http://www.une.edu/cas/biology/graduate/index.cfm) To Apply: To be
considered please send a cover letter, GPA and unofficial GRE scores, and CV
(including names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three
references) by email (EM: nperlut AT une.edu) to DR. NOAH PERLUT, Department
of Environmental Studies, 11 Hills Beach Road, University of New England,
Biddeford, ME 04005. Materials must be received by 1 Dec 2011. .
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT – I am looking for a volunteer from now to the end
of December 2011 to help in my study on Tui breeding biology and mating
systems at Tawharanui Regional Park, one hour north of Auckland, New
Zealand, on the east coast. I will need help with catching Tui using
mist-nets, but mainly to help find Tui nests and record nest observations.
This would suit someone who could be based at Tawharanui five days a week.
Accommodation will be provided for this time.
Alternatively you could be based at the park full-time with free
accommodation in the park bunkhouse provided. However in this case you must
be willing to volunteer for the park rangers helping out in their duties of
looking after the park and its wildlife when not working on this project in
order to make up for your stay. This would involve traplines, weeding,
interaction with the public etc. I am not able to be at Tawharanui the whole
time, therefore the volunteer will be expected to sometimes work by
themselves, and therefore must be motivated. Food costs on the days that you
work on this project will be provided. The rest of the time it is the
volunteer’s responsibility. Due to the reasonably remote location of
Tawharanui, your own transport is advised.
Bird handling/mist-netting experience is preferable, although not essential,
as all training will be given. Tawharanui Regional Park is one of the few
New Zealand mainland “islands” from which all introduced mammalian predators
have been eradicated thanks to the building of a predator-proof fence around
the peninsula and an intense trapping regime. It is a unique place which is
home to many bird species that are threatened elsewhere in New Zealand and
are difficult to see such as, North Island brown kiwi, kaka, kakariki, brown
teal, North Island robin, whiteheads, and New Zealand dotterels. This is a
unique opportunity to see the value of conservation in New Zealand and to
learn important practical ecological techniques such as behavioral
observations, mist-netting, bird handling, and blood sample collection, as
well as conservation management techniques. Please contact me via email at
(EM:
s.j.wells AT massey.ac.nz) to know more if you are interested. Please
include a CV with any relevant experience.
LECTURER IN DISCIPLINE POSITION in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and
Environmental Biology (E3B) – Columbia University invites applications for a
Lecturer in Discipline position in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and
Environmental Biology (E3B). This is a full-time appointment with multiyear
renewal contingent on successful review. The department represents broad
interests in ecology, evolution, behavior, conservation biology, and
environmental science and maintains strong links to Columbia's Earth
Institute, the American Museum of Natural History, Wildlife Conservation
Society, New York Botanical Garden, and EcoHealth Alliance. (For additional
information about E3B see (URL:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/job2). We seek a scholar with a serious
commitment and proven record in research, teaching and advising (ideally at
a graduate level). The chosen candidate will serve as M.A. Program Advisor
and will teach a student research development seminar and other graduate and
advanced undergraduate courses. The successful candidate must be research
active and include students in research. Appointment will begin July, 2012.
For more information and to apply please visit our online site (URL:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55362).
Review of applications will begin 1 Nov 2011. Deadline for applications is 7
Dec 2011. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.
SEASONAL AVIAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT – Agency: Texas A&M University.
Seasonal Avian Field Biologists (20 needed), late February or early March
through August for multiple research projects focusing on ecology and
management of songbirds, primarily the federally endangered black-capped
vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, across several regions of Texas, on public
and private lands. Duties may include presence-absence bird surveys, point
counts, nest searching, behavioral observation, territory mapping,
vegetation sampling, arthropod sampling, deploying nest cameras, mist
netting, banding birds, maintenance of field equipment, data entry, and
others, depending on the project and region.
Project and region assignments to be determined based on qualifications and
skills. Requirements: experience or coursework in wildlife biology or
closely related field; ability to collect data with strong attention to
detail; ability to work 6+ days per week doing physically demanding work,
with early mornings (0500); a positive attitude in adverse environmental
conditions such as fire ants, chiggers, rattlesnakes, feral pigs, mountain
lions, cows, poison ivy, normal daily temperatures of over 90°F, intense
sun, thick and thorny brush, and steep and rocky terrain; ability to operate
4X4 trucks; patience and focus to quietly observe and follow birds; good
eyesight and hearing; ability to work independently and in groups; must be
comfortable working on a military base or private land and interacting with
landowners; flexibility to changes in protocol or job assignments; must
supply your own binoculars.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience: identifying birds by
sight and sound, nest searching, mist-netting and handling birds,
identifying plants, navigating using handheld GPS unit, using Microsoft
Access, Excel, ArcMap; possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or closely
related field. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are
identified. Pay: $700-800 every 2 weeks, depending on experience. Housing
will be provided; facilities will vary depending on project and region. Some
camping may be required during the term of employment. Please visit (URL:
http://irnr.tamu.edu/RAMSES/) for more information about the variety of
projects for which we are filling positions. Please write "RAMSES job
application" in the subject line of your email. Include your last name in
the file attachment. Submit cover letter detailing your qualifications,
resume (including GPA), and contacts for 3 references (preferably email
address) in 1 attachment to:
(EM: ramsesirnr AT gmail.com).
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Tenure Track) – Wildlife Biologist
Department of Biology. Primary Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities
will include upper-division wildlife and conservation biology courses,
ornithology, and introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors.
Undergraduate advising of biology majors with an emphasis in
wildlife/conservation is expected, along with faculty oversight of the local
student chapter of the Wildlife Society. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop a research program in wildlife biology involving
undergraduate and graduate students. Required
Qualifications: *Ph.D. or ABD (with Ph.D. by August 2012) in a related field
(Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally
accredited/government certified university); *Evidence of active research in
wildlife biology with the potential to engage Southeast students in
significant research activities; *Experience teaching at college/university
level as a graduate assistant, instructor or above; *Demonstrated ability to
work effectively with students, staff, and community; *Demonstrated
commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and awareness of
issues affecting women and minorities.
Departmental Information: Information regarding the Department of Biology
can be found at http://www.semo.edu/biology/ Compensation:
Commensurate with education and experience. The University provides an
excellent benefits package including retirement, medical, sick leave,
holidays, individual and dependent tuition benefits. Application
Deadline: The position is available fall 2012 and will remain open until
filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 1 Nov
2011. Required Information: To apply submit the following items via e-mail
(EM: facultyjobs AT semo.edu) or mail to MELISSIA COFFEE, Employment
Specialist, Human Resources, Southeast Missouri State University, One
University Plaza, MS3150, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701:
*Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications and how you
learned of this position; *Current curriculum vitae; *Statement of Teaching
Philosophy; *Statement of Research Interests; *Unofficial copies of
transcripts (official transcripts required for employment); *Name and
contact information of three references. University Facts:
Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive regional state
university with seven colleges and schools, over 10,000 students, and a
faculty and staff of approximately 1,200. Southeast offers 200 areas of
study with numerous academic accreditations and is the only university in
Missouri to have a separate campus dedicated to art, dance, music and
theatre. Southeast, a moderately selective institution, offers
baccalaureate, masters and specialist degrees, and participates in joint
doctoral programs with the University of Missouri. Its intercollegiate
athletics program is classified NCAA Division I and the University is a
member of the Ohio Valley Conference. More information about Southeast may
be found at: (URL: http://www.semo.edu). An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer
COASTAL PROGRAM MANAGER, National Audubon Society – Website:
http://www.audubontexas.org. Location: Texas. Duration: Open. Job Type:
Permanent. Application Deadline: 7 Nov 2011. Job Description: Since 1906,
the Audubon Society has sought to conserve birds and habitat along the Texas
coast by establishing and managing a system of island sanctuaries. With its
barrier islands and peninsulas, shallow bays and lagoons, marshes and tidal
flats, the Texas coast is one of the most ecologically diverse areas of the
country. Its unique features make it one of the world's major habitats for
colonial waterbirds. A team of volunteer and part-time Audubon wardens
patrol the waterbird sanctuaries by boat during the February-through-August
nesting season, censusing bird populations and monitoring predator activity
and erosion. Our wardens have strong ties to their home communities – in
addition to managing the islands and advocating waterbird conservation, they
communicate with local media, organize volunteers, educate citizens and work
with recreational and commercial anglers. The Coastal Program Manager of the
Texas Coast will work with the Director of Conservation to help prioritize
which bird species are in most need of conservation action and which actions
are likely to be most effective for conservation. This position will play a
critical role in our overall conservation strategy by insuring that we are
working collectively with partners to improve the overall health of the
Texas Coast for colonial waterbirds and other bird species of conservation
concern. The Coastal Program Manager will work closely with Audubon Texas
Coastal Wardens to manage and monitor waterbird islands and populations. In
addition, the Coastal Program Manager will work with coastal partners to
develop and implement the Texas Colonial Waterbird Restoration Plan. This
plan serves to ensure that all coastal partners are working in concert to
support waterbird habitat and restoration efforts. This person will work
closely with the Director of Conservation to keep information on bird
species and habitat needs and status flowing throughout the Audubon network.
Essential Functions: Assess status and trends of waterbird populations
across the Texas Coast. Work to ensure that our coastal Important Bird Areas
(IBA) and other waterbird habitat including barrier islands and coastal
marsh throughout the state remain protected from erosion, predators, and
other disturbances. Work with partnering organizations and agencies on the
development and implementation of barrier island and/or wetland restoration
projects. Work to identify funding that supports waterbird habitat
restoration and enhancement, monitoring, and predator control. Work with
state and other waterbird biologists and GIS specialists to map breeding
colony locations for major breeding waterbird species of the Texas Coast.
Work with Audubon’s Important Bird Areas (IBA) team to be sure that we have
a representative set of IBAs for the Waterbirds of the Texas Coast, help
collect and provide data to Audubon’s IBA database; help determine proper
IBA boundaries; contribute species information to IBA assessments, threat
assessments, and conservation plans. Work with Audubon’s Science team to
design and improve bird monitoring protocols for waterbirds, including
colony nesting waterbirds, beach-nesting birds, secretive marsh birds,
migratory shorebirds, and other non-breeding waterbirds. Assist with
development of and contribute to an integrated Gulf Coast bird dataset,
working with Director of Bird Conservation, Gulf Coast/Mississippi Flyway,
and colleagues in other gulf states. Work with local chapters and volunteers
to develop and help train citizen science teams throughout the coast to
assist with waterbird monitoring protocols.
Publish and present information about out efforts throughout the Texas
coast. Oversee five part-time Audubon Texas coastal wardens and assist them
with their duties as needed. Outreach to other science and conservation
initiatives that affect waterbirds of the Texas Coast, including Mexican
initiatives. Work with Audubon Policy staff to determine legislative or
administrative actions that would benefit waterbirds of the Texas Coast.
Work with Audubon Texas education staff on educational programs for
waterbirds of the Texas Coast.
Qualifications: Master of Science degree or higher in conservation biology,
wildlife biology, wildlife management, ornithology, natural resources. A
minimum of three years work experience in conservation or related field. A
demonstrated interest in and expertise with waterbirds, bird conservation,
wetland and/or island restoration, avian monitoring, and analysis of bird
population data. Exceptional public speaking, presentation, and writing
skills. An understanding and appreciation for working for a decentralized
organization where excellent communication skills are essential. Ability to
work with minimal supervision. Ability to organize and coordinate large
projects with attention to details essential. Willingness to travel and work
weekends and nights as required. Familiarity with operating and maintaining
a motorized boat of
75-175 hp helpful. Fundraising/ grant-writing experience is helpful. To
Apply: Follow the job link to the Audubon careers center and follow the
instructions. (URL: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1204/job).
GOLDEN-CHEEKED WARBLER SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST POSITIONS, The University of
Illinois. Location: Fort Hood, TX. Duration: 4 months; starting in February
and ending 8 June 2012. Application Deadline: 6 Jan 2012. Number of
Openings: 13. Job Description: The University of Illinois seeks 13 seasonal
field biologists to to assist U.S. Army natural resources specialist in
monitoring of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler at Fort Hood, Texas
starting in February and ending 8 June 2012. The primary tasks will be to
resight color-banded birds, locate and monitor nests, delineate territories,
conduct point count surveys, mist net and band birds, navigate using a GPS
unit and map, complete and verify data forms, and maintain a work vehicle
and other field equipment. Crew members will be expected to keep extensive
records and follow detailed protocols. Workers will receive 6 weeks of paid
training in mist-netting, banding, nest finding, driving off-road, and
navigating with a GPS unit and map. Pay is $13.00/hour. Workers must provide
their own housing and transportation to work, but we can assist you with the
housing search. Field biologists work 35-48 hours/week and get overtime pay
for hours beyond 40/week. Eight days of weekend work is expected. Work
starts before sunrise, and involves walking in a hot, sunny environment with
chiggers, fire ants, cacti, snakes, and poison ivy along with a colorful
variety of birds and wildflowers.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, be
in good physical condition, have good hearing, and be able to see the full
spectrum of colors. Experience operating 4WD manual transmission vehicles on
and off road is a plus. To Apply: To apply, send cover letter, resume and
contact information for 3 references as 1 DOCUMENT to
(EM: gcwaseason2012 AT gmail.com). The application deadline is 6 Jan
2012 but positions will be offered as qualified applicants apply so don’t
wait!
NORTHERN BOBWHITE FIELD TECHNICIANS – Oklahoma State University.
Stillwater, OK. Location: Western Job Type: Technician. Number of
Openings: 4. Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2011. Job Description: Field
technicians (4) needed to conduct research on northern bobwhites in western
Oklahoma. The research will be conducted at the Packsaddle and Beaver River
WMA’s from 15 Feb - 15 Aug 2012. Successful applicants will assist in
capturing, radio tracking, nest searching, brood monitoring, and surveying
bobwhites. Other duties will include conducting vegetation sampling,
collecting micro-climate data, general equipment maintenance and data entry.
Pay: $1600 / month; housing will be provided in the form of a trailer at
each WMA. Qualifications: Technicians must be willing to conduct physically
demanding field work for long hours (6 or more days/per week) in extreme
weather conditions, ranging from very cold to very hot. A strong work ethic,
professionalism while in the field, and the ability to work alone or in a
team are necessary. Applicants should have previous field experience and a
strong interest in avian research, especially game birds. Preference will be
given to candidates with previous capture, banding, and radio tracking
experience. Prior experience with mapping grade GPS units,
vegetation/habitat sampling, and operating ATV’s is also desired. A valid
driver’s license is required. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume,
and contact information for three references to MATT CARROLL (EM:
matt.carroll AT okstate.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are
received.
BLACK-CAPPED VIREO SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS, University of Illinois –
Location: Fort Hood, TX. Number of Openings: 10. Application Deadline: 5 Dec
2011. Job Description: The University of Illinois is seeking up to
10 seasonal field biologists to conduct monitoring of the federally
endangered Black-capped vireo in Fort Hood, Texas (an active military base).
Biologists are needed from the 5 March to 29 June 2012. The primary tasks
will be to resight color-banded birds, locate and monitor nests, delineate
territories, conduct distance sampling surveys, mist net and band birds,
navigate using a GPS unit and map, complete and verify data forms, and
maintain a work vehicle and other field equipment. Crew members will be
expected to keep extensive records and follow detailed protocols. Workers
will receive several weeks of training in mist-netting, banding, nest
finding, driving off-road, and navigating with a GPS unit and map. Pay is
$13.00/hour. Workers must provide their own housing and transportation to
work, but we can assist you with the housing search. Work lasts 35-55
hours/week and you will get overtime pay for hours beyond 40/week. Work is
regularly weekdays, but four days of weekend work is expected. Work starts
before sunrise, and involves walking long distances in a hot, sunny
environment with chiggers, fire ants, cacti, snakes, and poison ivy along
with a colorful variety of birds and wildflowers. Field equipment, such as a
field vehicle, binoculars, day packs, notebooks, GPS’, and snake chaps, is
provided. Qualifications: Applicants should be in good physical condition,
have good hearing, and be able to see the full spectrum of colors.
Experience operating 4WD manual transmission vehicles on and off road is a
plus. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
To Apply: To apply, e-mail cover letter, resume and contact information for
3 references to (EM: uiuc.forthood.BCVI AT gmail.com) include "Seasonal
Field Biologist" in the subject line of the e-mail. The application deadline
is 5 Dec 2011 but positions will be offered as qualified applicants apply.
CALIFORNIA SPOTTED OWL RESEARCH INTERN in Yosemite National Park (April
- August 2012). Job description: From April to August 2012, we are radio
tracking spotted owls in burned forests in Yosemite National Park to
evaluate their habitat use patterns in a burned landscape. We are tracking
owls at night, looking for daytime roosts and nests, and counting fledglings
during the day. This data will be building upon 4 years of previous data in
this area and 2012 will be the 3rd year of telemetry data. We will be
capturing owls in the spring to affix radio transmitters to them and
following them through the summer. The work schedule will be 8 days/nights
on and 6 days off. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Intern will assist with all aspects of this field research throughout
Yosemite, including: capturing owls, affixing owls with radios, radio
tracking owls day AND night, finding owl nests, data entry, and maintaining
field equipment. Intern must be able to learn to vocally imitate all spotted
owl territorial calls, be able to locate points on topographic maps, and be
familiar with the use of GPS units in the field. Must be able to safely
handle and maintain live mice for owl captures. Must be self-motivated, able
to live and work closely with at least one other person for 8 days at a time
in backcountry situations (including maintaining bear-safe living
conditions, participating in camp establishment, meal preparation and other
such activities) and be able to work long hours during the day and night. A
Bachelor’s degree is required, and technical proficiency with radio
telemetry equipment is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is very physically strenuous, with prolonged periods of walking and
running, over rugged terrain, often off-trail and covered in snow (hiking
15-20 miles/day or night). Bending and lifting of heavy loads is required. A
majority of work is done after dark, when owls are most active, which will
require late night through early morning work hours working off-trail, in
the forest on foot. Work may occur during adverse weather, such as high and
low temperatures, and snow or rain storms. Backpacking will consist of
carrying heavy loads at high elevations over long distances for multiple
nights, and backcountry camping in wilderness is required. All surveying and
camping equipment (excluding personal gear such as boots, raingear,
backpacks, clothes etc) will be provided.
STIPEND: $500/month + Housing will be provided inside Yosemite National
Park. TO APPLY: Please send current resume, cover letter, and contact
information for three references to STEPHANIE EYES (EM: sae202 AT
humboldt.edu) no later than 31 January 2012. Applications will be reviewed
as they are submitted, so early application is encouraged.
Contact me if you have further questions about the position.
FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed from approximately 1 Jan - 1 Apr 2011 for a
graduate research study of wintering Rusty Blackbirds in urban areas of the
southeast with the possibility of continuing to the breeding season starting
May 10. Wintering sites include Athens, GA, Milledgeville, GA, and
Greenville SC and breeding sites are near Errol, New Hampshire. Some
flexibility in start and end dates. Wintering ground duties include
capturing and banding Rusty Blackbirds with whoosh and mist nets (30%), and
urban radio-telemetry (70%). Data entry and some lab work (<5%) may be
involved. Breeding ground duties include finding and monitoring nests,
bleeding, banding, and measuring adult and nestling Rusty Blackbirds with
also the potential to assist with telemetry until mid-August. Pay is
dependent upon experience and qualifications, but typically ranges from
$1700 – 2000/month. Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong interest
in birds, previous banding or telemetry experience, be able to pay careful
attention to detail, and have a strong work ethic. Preference will be given
to candidates who have experience bleeding and stomach flushing birds. To
Apply: Applicants should send a letter of interest, a resume, and the names,
email addresses, and current phone numbers of 3 references included in one
document to: PATTI NEWELL (EM: pattijean.newell AT gmail.com). Please
include RUSTY BLACKBIRD APPLICATION and your last name in the subject line
of your email and on your attachment. Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2011.
HAWKCOUNTER needed to conduct the full-season spring raptor migration count
at Bradbury Mountain State Park in south-central Maine from 15 Mar – 15 May,
2012. Applicants must be adept at identifying eastern hawks, falcons, and
eagles at a distance. This site is popular with birding and non-birding
visitors, so good communication skills are a must, along with an enthusiasm
for repeatedly answering, “How do you know you’re not counting the same
birds?” Expect some cold, windy, and slow days early on, with busy days of
Broad-winged Hawks as the season progresses. A stipend of $1375/month will
be provided, plus free housing. Counter must be able to provide own
transportation for the 3-mile commute between the count site and housing.
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts to JEANNETTE and
DEREK LOVITCH (EM:
[log in to unmask]), or Bradbury Mtn Raptor Research Project,
Freeport Wild Bird Supply, 541 US Route One, Suite 10, Freeport, ME 04032.
Open until filled.
COST-SHARE VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Life Net Avian Conservation Project - Maasai
Birds, Kenya, 12-25 February 2012. Life Net conserves avian communities and
biodiversity by increasing economic security for families in tropical
nations. Join Life Net conservation biologists, Dr.
Dusti Becker & Dr. Anthony Povilitis in Kenya working with members of a
Maasai community to develop a new ecotourism program. We need birders,
biologists, educators, interpretive naturalists, and technical expertise
(computers) to design, implement, and market half and full-day
"walking/birding safaris" focusing on seeing local birds, other wildlife,
and learning about Maasai cultural traditions associated with time in wild
nature. A volunteer donation of $1500 (partially tax
deductible) cover meals, lodging, and transport during the project, local
staffing, and various other costs to sustain the volunteer and the project
from time of departure from Nairobi until return to Nairobi.
Airfare to Nairobi, Kenya is not included. Accommodation will include lodge
huts, tents, and home-stays with Maasai families. More details are available
by e-mail communication with Dr. Dusti Becker (EM: dbecker AT
lifenetnature.org). The expedition begins and ends in Nairobi, Kenya. To
apply: Complete a Life Net application form (available on the volunteer page
of http://www.lifenetnature.org), and send resume with a cover letter
explaining why you wish to join the project and what you will bring to the
effort. Send your application documents to (EM: dbecker AT
lifenetnature.org).
BFREE FIELD STATION MANAGER--Unique Full-time Job Opportunity at Field
Station in Belize Rainforest. BFREE is a US registered non-profit 501c3
organization, which owns and operates a biological field station located on
a 1,153 acre private reserve nestled in tropical rainforest at the foothills
of the Maya Mountains in southern Belize. The land borders 4 protected areas
and is connected to over 1.5 million acres of parks and reserves. BFREE’s
mission is to help conserve this important area, one of the last unspoiled
rainforests left on earth. This is achieved through programmatic activities
including environmental education, scientific research (including
significant avian research), service-based ecotourism, best land use
practices, and conservation based policy advocacy. Visit us at (URL:
http://www.bfreebz.org) .
Starting Date: January 2012. Requirements: **Experience living and working
in the tropics, preferably in the rainforests of Central or South America;
**Knowledge maintaining and managing facilities and equipment, including
visitor and staff housing, vehicles and power tools; **Ability to supervise
building projects, both on a large and small scale; **At least 2 years
leadership/ management experience in related field; **Computer skills
(Microsoft Word, Power point, Quicken, Excel); **Valid Drivers License.
Preferred Qualifications: Wilderness First Responder Certification,
Wilderness First Aid, or equivalent; A.S.
or B.S or B.A. degree. Job Responsibilities: The Field Station Manager will
live at BFREE, and reports to the Executive Director. Duties include but are
not limited to: ** Supervise staff of 10+ employees in a remote and active
field station deep in the rainforest; ** Remain in frequent contact with
BFREE’s Executive Director to report activities and issues at the field
station; ** Manage use of tools, equipment and vehicles, maintain tracking
system for employees and equipment; ** Correspond with all visitors (student
groups, researchers, interns); ** Work closely with visiting researchers,
students, interns, and other visitors providing logistical and
administrative support; ** Oversee administrative tasks such as accounting,
payment of monthly bills, such as social security payments, hotel taxes, and
other monthly payments; ** Conduct regular town trips to get food and other
supplies; ** Assist with leading field trips into the rainforest and
throughout various parts of Belize Flexibility required. BFREE is willing to
hire a couple for this position. Compensation and job benefits: Salary is
negotiable based on experience. Work week will be Monday through Saturday,
approximately 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. Most Sundays are free, flexibility
required. Compensation includes housing and three meals per day 7 days per
week, two weeks of paid vacation per year. Contact information: To
apply: Please send a resume or CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant
experience, plus the name, title and contact e-mail address for three
references to HEATHER BARRETT, Director of Organizational Development, (EM:
bfreebelize AT gmail.com).
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