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Revised email address - AVIAN BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN -- volunteer. 
Location: Northern Foothills of the Brooks Range, Alaska. Duration: last
week of May through mid-July, 2012. Job Type: Volunteer. Job
Description: I am seeking volunteer research assistants for a master's
project studying the breeding ecology of Smith's Longspurs in northern
Alaska. The Smith's Longspur is an Arctic-breeding passerine that is
identified as a species of conservation concern. This research aims to
understand breeding site fidelity, nest survival, and life history so that
we can better develop conservation strategies. Volunteers will assist with
intensive nest searches and monitoring at two study sites, Atigun Gorge and
Slope Mountain, in the foothills of the Brooks Range. 
The study area extends into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and is about
350 miles north of Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway. Depending on
experience, duties may include resighting color banded birds, capturing
Smith's using mist-nets and other methods, conducting point counts of all
avian species, and recording vegetation data at nest sites. In addition to
participating in the field research, volunteers may have the opportunity to
see grizzly bears, wolves, red fox, musk ox, moose, and other arctic
species. I am looking for enthusiastic volunteers available from the last
week of May through mid-July, 2012. 
Applicants must be willing to work in a remote location and be in good
physical condition. An appreciation of the outdoors is essential as is an
upbeat attitude because we often spend 10+ hours hiking across rugged
terrain in challenging weather with lots of mosquitoes while carrying heavy
field equipment. Housing (either in a rustic cabin or camping) and food is
provided along with transportation from Fairbanks. 
Qualifications: Prefer candidates with bird expertise, especially
individuals with banding or nest searching experience. Also prefer
applicants with experience in remote field camps. Some training is necessary
prior to field season including bear safety, firearm use, and CPR. To Apply:
If interested please contact HEATHER CRAIG, (EM: hrcraig AT alaska.edu).
Please include resume with references, cover letter (include why you want to
spend your summer in the Arctic and what you think you will gain from
working on this project), and any prior DOI trainings.

POST-DOC - LIFE-CYCLE MODELING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS at Smithsonian Migratory
Bird Center. Website: 
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/life-cycle-modeling-post
doc.cfm
Location: Washington, DC. Duration: 3 years. Job Type: Post-doc. 
Application Deadline: 2 Apr 2012. Job Description: A Smithsonian
Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to assist in the development of full
life-cycle population models for multiple migratory bird species; the
candidate list includes at least one passerine, one shorebird, and one
waterbird. The research will involve thoroughly reviewing pertinent
population modeling literature from around the world, locating and compiling
appropriate data, and building models that evaluate and quantify relative
contributions of different sources of mortality across age classes and
seasons on the demography of the species at linked population/sub-population
scales. The deliverables will be three to six scientifically robust models
that can be used by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managers to make
effective and strategic conservation and management decisions. The
Postdoctoral Fellow will be based at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
in Washington, DC, and will be mentored by Peter Marra, Scott Sillett, and
Mike Runge (USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center). Qualifications:
Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in ecology or related
wildlife field, knowledge of migratory birds and life history theory, and
expertise in quantitative methods, including mark-recapture analyses and
population projection models. We seek candidates who work well in a
collaborative setting, have excellent communication and writing skills, and
who can document their productivity with timely publication in peer-reviewed
scientific journals. To Apply: Review of applicants will begin immediately
and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. To ensure
consideration applications must be received by 2 April 2012. For more
information and to apply, visit: 
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/life-cycle-modeling-post
doc.cfm 


PERMITTED SURVEYORS - California Gnatcatcher, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
and Least Bell's Vireo at Bloom Biological, Inc. Website: 
http://bloombiological.com Location: Southern California. Duration: 6 months
or longer. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2012. 
Job Description: Bloom Biological, Inc. is seeking resumes from biologists
that hold permits to conduct surveys for California Gnatcatcher and
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and have demonstrated experience conducting
protocol surveys for Least Bell's Vireo. Protocol surveys for these species
are likely to occur soon and you may be brought on as either a temporary
employee or a subcontractor. 
Qualifications: Applicable permits. To Apply: Please send resume and cover
letter (a formal cover letter is not necessary, just put it in the email
message) to (EM: marcusengland AT bloombiological.com).

POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS at PRBO Conservation Science. Website: 
http://www.prbo.org Location: Central Valley, CA. Duration: 15 April -
15 July 2012 (1 position possible extension until 15 August). Job Type: 
Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2-3. Application Deadline: 02/29/2012 Job
Description: PRBO Conservation Science (founded as Point Reyes Bird
Observatory in 1965), a non-profit ecological research organization based in
Petaluma, California, is seeking skilled field technicians to assist in a
new effort to monitor riparian songbird communities in California's Central
Valley. Field technicians will conduct point count surveys in riparian areas
along the Sacramento and/or San Joaquin Rivers. Lodging will be provided.
Field work will take place early mornings (surveys begin at sunrise), with
potential for extreme heat and humidity. Accessing some survey sites will
require interacting with private landowners. Technicians will also be
responsible for data entry. 
Salary range: $2300-2800/month, DOE. Qualifications: Applicants must be in
good physical condition, have experience identifying western birds by sight
and by ear, and should own a good pair of binoculars and be ready and able
to start each work day before sunrise. Applicants must also possess a valid
driver's license, and be willing to use their personal vehicle for travel to
field sites (mileage reimbursed at $0.51/mile). We are particularly
interested in applicants with prior experience conducting avian point
counts, interacting with rural landowners, and navigating using maps, aerial
photos, and GPS. Attention to detail and good time management skills are
also helpful. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter describing interest and
qualifications, your dates of availability, a CV or resume, and contact
information for 3 references via email ("Central Valley Field Tech" in
Subject line) to Michelle Gilbert (EM: mgilbert AT dprbo.org). Applications
will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until the positions are
filled, but no later than 1 Mar 2012.

HAWK PROJECT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS - Ridgway's Hawk. Volunteers are needed to
assist with both field studies and releases of the critically endangered
Ridgway's Hawk in the Dominican Republic, as part of The Peregrine Fund's
and Sociedad Ornitologica de la Hispaniola's (SOH) conservation program for
this species. Volunteers may apply and be accepted for one or both
positions. FIELD STUDY VOLUNTEER, March - June, 2012. Volunteers will work
in teams of two to conduct nest searches and to monitor already known nests
for productivity, hatch dates, nestling survival and fledging, and hunting
success, among other things, and take detailed notes on their observations.
This position requires long hours in the field, and strenuous hikes through
uneven terrain. Extreme heat, heavy rain, and biting insects are common.
HACK SITE ATTENDANT VOLUNTEER, April - September, 2012. Releases will begin
in April, and may go through August or September, depending upon activation
of the sites. Starting dates are dependent upon when the young hatch in the
wild. Volunteer Hack Site Attendants will be responsible for feeding and
monitoring, through visual observations and tracking with telemetry, from
six to fourteen young hawks from the time they are placed at the site until
they reach independence. A typed report (format supplied) will be required
upon completion of the project. This position requires long hours in the
field. Extreme heat, heavy rain, and biting insects are common. Most of your
time will be spent observing the birds from a blind. The success of the
study and release effort will depend on the effort of the individual as well
as the team. Applicants receiving positions will participate in a unique
study and assisted dispersal effort for the endangered Ridgway's Hawk and
gain valuable skills in nest finding, behavioral observations, telemetry,
and field note taking. 
Field housing will be provided for both positions and successful applicants
will be sharing a room with at least one other person and a house with
several crew members. Depending upon at which site successful candidates are
placed, electricity may be spotty and there may be no running water. The
project will supply each site with a spotting scope and tripod which must be
returned at the completion of the study. Each person receiving a position
will be responsible for their own round trip transportation from their home
country to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A per diem will be supplied to
cover food costs. Volunteer positions will be given only to those over 18
years old. Some ornithological or other wildlife experience, as well as
experience working outdoors in hot climates is desirable. All positions will
require long, challenging hours. The short time in which the study can be
completed, and the remote locations, precludes "time off" unless
arrangements are made in advance. Please send a cover letter, resume, and
the names and contact information for three references to: THOMAS HAYES,
Ridgway's Hawk Project Coordinator, (EM: thayes AT peregrinefund.org).
Applications sent after 20 February 2012 should be addressed to RUSSELL
THORSTROM, West Indies Project Director (EM: 
rthorstrom AT peregrinefund.org).

SEASONAL BIOLOGISTS/SOUTHERN MAINE (2) --Two full-time seasonal biologists
to monitor and manage endangered least terns and piping plovers in Southern
Maine. Duties include: locating nests, erecting fencing, tracking nest
success and fledglings, monitoring predation, supervising project interns
and volunteers, conducting educational outreach programs, and negotiating
and implementing management agreements (private and public).



Successful applicants will: **have experience working with birds; **have
excellent observation skills; **be an effective, engaging, and diplomatic
communicator verbally and in writing; **walk extensively on soft substrates
(sand beaches); **lift and carry heavy equipment of 50 pounds or more;
**have ability and willingness to work outdoors on beaches in all weather
conditions; **clean driving record last 5 years; **Bachelor's degree in
related field required.
These full-time positions run from approximately April 12 to August 16. 
Some weekend and evening work required. Stipend $460-500/week depending on
experience. EOE.
E-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to
(EM: conserve AT maineaudubon.org) or send to Seasonal Biologist Search
Committee, Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105. Status:
Applications reviewed starting February 6, 2012. Search done when positions
filled.

TEMPORARY FIELD BIOLOGIST - Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) is looking to
hire up to 10 bird surveyors for a project in Montana, Wyoming, and
Colorado. These temporary positions will start at the end of April and
continue through mid-July with possibility for extension through the end of
August. Duties include conducting migratory bird nest surveys and monitoring
as well as data entry and survey report compilation. Field staff must have
good bird identification skills (by sight and/or sound) and working
knowledge of GPS technology. Field staff must also be able to maintain a
positive attitude while working long days outdoors in variable weather and
terrain. Pay is commensurate with experience. A vehicle will be provided for
each survey team. Per diem expenses and overtime are included. Job
Responsibilities: . Assist/conduct avian nest surveys and monitoring; .
Field data collection utilizing GPS technology and map interpretation (e.g.,
NWI, USGS, aerial photography); . Data entry and report preparation; .
Assist with additional biological monitoring efforts as needed. Required
Qualifications (Skills, Experience and Education) The role of a field
ecologist or technician requires technical birding skills as well as strong
organizational and communication skills. Qualifications of individuals to be
considered will include: **BS/BA degree in natural science field of study;
**2 or more years biological field survey experience; **Experience
conducting avian surveys and/or ability to identify birds by sight or sound;
**Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied
terrain; **Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed;
**Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time; **Working
knowledge of GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI,
USGS, aerial photography); **Strong communication and organizational skills;
**Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record; **Drug testing
may be required Preferred Qualifications: 
**Experience identifying raptors, prairie, grassland, and sagebrush bird
species common to Bird Conservation Region 17, Badlands and Prairies;
**Experience working on linear projects; **Experience working with federal
wildlife agencies. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled Company Overview: Time and time again
our clients tell us that the talent, expertise and professionalism of our
consultants and support staff are second to none. 
We happen to agree! That's why our culture prioritizes the people
responsible for this reputation - our employees! For 20 years, Natural
Resource Group, LLC (NRG) has provided leading-edge environmental planning,
permitting, and regulatory compliance services on hundreds of energy
projects throughout North America. Along the way, we became a
fully-integrated consulting firm by incorporating public affairs, GIS and
data management capabilities into our suite of services. We also grew! NRG
is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has offices in Charlotte,
North Carolina, Denver, Colorado, Houston, Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Portland, Oregon, Providence, Rhode Island, and
Syracuse, New York. Our benefits package, available to both full-time and
part-time staff, is designed to recognize and reward employee contributions
to our success. We offer employee incentive pay programs, flexible work
schedules, modern offices, company-paid parking or transportation passes,
health care, dental, vision, life and disability plans, paid time off, 401k
and social outings for staff and their families. Employees are recognized
for what they bring to the company and deliver to our clients every day. So,
if you're someone who is looking to be part of a leading-edge company that
prioritizes its employees and is admired by its clients, please visit (URL: 
http://www.NRG-LLC.com) for further information on our company. 
Preferred Method of Application: Please submit your resume for consideration
by clicking the link below. 
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1181021 If you have further questions
regarding this career opportunity or would like to use an alternative method
to apply, please call (PH: 612-347-6789) or send an email inquiry to (EM:
careers AT NRG-LLC.com).

WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - Canadian Wildlife Service (Prairie and Northern
Region), Environment Canada.. Description: Conducting avian point count
surveys and vegetation surveys in central and northern boreal forests of
Alberta. Technical and required training will be conducted prior to the
start of the field season. Field work will be conducted in teams in remote
and rugged conditions. Data collection will be physically demanding; bird
technician should be prepared for unpredictable/uncooperative weather
conditions, difficult terrain, wildlife encounters (including bears), and
persistent insects. 
Technicians will live in tent-based field camps. Field work will be
conducted from May to July. Office work will be conducted in July/August
(entering, interpreting, and summarizing field data in Edmonton CWS Office).
Salary: Approximately $4600.00 per month. Time Period: 90 working days
starting May 1, 2012. Food, accommodation, and transportation in the field
will be provided. Skills - Required: 
Previous experience (2 field seasons experience) conducting point count
surveys for landbirds in boreal or hemi-boreal forest regions of Canada or
United States; Previous experience as a crew leader on a field-based project
( 3 field seasons experience). Must have experience organizing and
conducting field work and field logistics including: sampling/survey
schedule, travel schedule, field equipment, field vehicles; maintaining a
field camp; organizing and summarizing data; supervising at least one staff
member; Ability to identify boreal forest landbirds by sight and sound;
Physically fit, comfortable working and camping in forest environments and
willing to live in tent-based field camps; Experience working in remote
settings; Experience navigating in remote forest regions areas using map,
compass, and GPS; Some experience conducting vegetation surveys
(required-knowledge of non-vascular and vascular plant identification and
vegetation community classification e.g. 
Ecosite Classification or Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification); Ability
to work very early mornings and long days; Experience in the safe operation
of off-road vehicles (4x4 trucks, ATVs); Experience using MS Office software
applications, particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Experience
entering, assembling, summarizing and managing scientific data; Ability to
communicate effectively orally and in writing; Initiative; Effective
interpersonal relationships; Thoroughness; Dependability. Special
Requirements: Willingness to travel and work in remote locations for
extended time periods. Willingness to work irregular hours and on weekends.
How to Apply: Applicants should prepare a cover letter that provides clear
and concise examples of relevant experience and skills noting the
qualifications and suitabilities listed above. Please include in your
description of your relevant experience: Who-employer; When and How
Long-date and time period of experience in months or years; Where-location
including city/town and province and specific location of field experience
(e.g. 
boreal forest, sub-boreal forest, grassland, montane, aspen parkland);
What-describe your specific duties. Submit cover letter, resume, and 2
references as one document (MS Word format or PDF) if interested in this
position to: (EM: Thea.Carpenter AT ec.gc.ca). Deadline: 17 February 2012.
Please note: While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.

FIELD TECHNICIANS - Yellow-billed Cuckoo Surveys at PRBO Conservation
Science. Location: Sacramento Valley, CA. Duration: June 1 to August 31,
2012. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3-4. Application Deadline: 
1 Mar 2012. Job Description: Field technicians (3-4) are needed by PRBO
Conservation Science (prbo.org) for a survey of Yellow-billed Cuckoos in
riparian habitat in the Sacramento River Valley, CA (along the Sacramento
and Feather Rivers). The western Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a state endangered
species that historically bred in riparian forests throughout the state. The
goal of this project is to survey one of the remaining areas hosting nesting
cuckoos to determine their population status. Duties will include conducting
call-playback surveys, vegetation assessments, data entry, and some nest
searching. Positions begin on June 1, 2012 and end August, 31 2012. Through
the position you will learn the call-playback survey technique, observation
and data keeping skills, and gain an interesting perspective on this
secretive species. 
Salary is ~$2500/mo (gross) plus housing. We will likely be based out of
Chico, CA and possibly camping some nights. More information about the
project can be found at www.prbo.org/cuckoo. Qualifications: The positions
require working in challenging conditions such as early and long hours, hot
weather, and dense vegetation. Applicants will need a vehicle they are
willing to use for field work, as we will be driving to different sites each
day (mileage reimbursed). Positions require experience with bird
identification and navigating with a map and GPS unit. It is also helpful if
you have avian or wildlife surveying experience. Among the most important
qualifications are self-motivation and the ability to spend long hours in
the field observing birds. To
Apply: Online applications preferred, http://www.prbo.org/interns/ (select
Central Valley as your first choice) or email/mail a letter of interest
describing previous experience with field research, specific dates of
availability, whether or not you have a vehicle, a resume, and contact
information for three references (Please note if applying to other positions
within PRBO) to MARK DETTLING, PRBO Conservation Science, PO Box 1157
Bolinas, CA 94924 (PH: 734-812-8441, EM: mdettling AT prbo.org).

SHOREBIRD MONITOR TECHNICIAN- LOUISIANA (1 position) Coastal Bird
Conservation/CONSERVIAN (CBC) is seeking one Shorebird Monitor for surveys,
monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the south Louisiana
coast (Port Fourchon/Grande Isle area). Work will begin in late April and
continue through July. A weekly salary of $375 and shared housing will be
provided. The focus of the work will be locating and monitoring
beach-nesting bird breeding pairs, nests and young, primarily Wilson's
Plovers and Least Terns. Project will also include implementation and
monitoring of protective measures for breeding shorebirds. Technician will
professionally represent Conservian when interacting with the public, site
managers, and partners. Technician will record data on breeding pairs,
habitat assessment and human-created disturbance, and maintain protective
measures. Technician will supervise and be assisted by one CBC volunteer
technician. Technician will be required to keep organized field notes,
complete various data forms, perform data entry, and supervise data
collection and data entry performed by volunteer technician. Requirements:
Applicant must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good
physical condition, like working in teams and independently. Position
requires working long hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking
many miles at remote locations, in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of
Mexico. Prior field experience and supervisory experience is required for
this position. Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred. Must have own
waterproof binoculars (10x42 preferred). Valid driver's license and reliable
personal vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline
will be reimbursed for travel between work sites. Please send 1) letter of
interest 2) resume 3) names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3
references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please label
all attachments with your name. The review of applications is ongoing and
will continue until position is filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on
Facebook for more information on Conservian's work on the Gulf Coast.

SHOREBIRD MONITOR TECHNICIAN- ALABAMA/MISSISSIPPI (1 position) Coastal Bird
Conservation/CONSERVIAN (CBC) is seeking one Shorebird Monitor for surveys,
monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the Alabama and
Mississippi coast. Work will begin in late April and continue through July.
A weekly salary of $375 and shared housing will be provided. The focus of
the work will be locating and monitoring beach-nesting bird breeding pairs,
nests and young, including Snowy and Wilson's Plovers, American
Oystercatchers, Least Terns and other colonial nesting species. Project will
also include implementation and monitoring of protective measures for
breeding shorebirds. Technician will professionally represent Conservian
when interacting with the public, site managers, and partners. Technician
will record data on breeding pairs, habitat assessment and human-created
disturbance, and maintain protective measures. Technician will supervise and
be assisted by one CBC volunteer technician. Technician will be required to
keep organized field notes, complete various data forms, perform data entry,
and supervise data collection and data entry performed by volunteer survey
technician. Requirements: Applicant must possess strong leadership and
problem-solving skills. Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and
adventurous, in good physical condition, like traveling, working in teams
and independently, be comfortable riding in small boats to access island
sites. Position requires working long hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must
enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, in hot summer temperatures on
the Gulf of Mexico. Prior field experience and supervisory experience is
required for this position. 
Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred. Must have own waterproof
binoculars (10x42 preferred). Valid driver's license and reliable personal
vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be
reimbursed for travel between work sites. Please send
1) letter of interest 2) resume 3) names, email addresses and phone numbers
of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please
label all attachments with your name. The review of applications is ongoing
and will continue until position is filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation
on Facebook for more information on Conservian's work on the Gulf Coast.

VOLUNTEER SHOREBIRD INTERN- ALABAMA/MISSISSIPPI (1 position) Coastal Bird
Conservation/CONSERVIAN is seeking one Volunteer Shorebird Intern for
surveys, monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the Alabama and
Mississippi coast. Work will begin in early May and continue through July.
Shared housing will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and
documenting beach-nesting bird breeding pairs, nests and young, including
Snowy and Wilson's Plovers, American Oystercatchers, Least Terns and other
colonial nesting species. Project will also include implementation and
monitoring of protective measures for breeding shorebirds. Intern will
record data on breeding pairs, habitat assessment and human-created
disturbance and be required to keep organized field notes, complete various
data forms and perform regular data entry using Excel. Intern will also
assist with maintenance of protective measures. Intern will report to and
work cooperatively with CBC Shorebird Monitor Technician. Requirements:
Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good
physical condition, like traveling, working in teams, and comfortable riding
in small boats to access survey sites. Position requires working long hours,
6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking many miles at remote locations,
in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. This is an excellent
opportunity to gain multi-species shorebird monitoring experience. Intern
will receive training in survey and monitoring techniques, GPS use and
digital photography. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x 42 preferred).
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel
between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between
field work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) resume 3) names,
email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM:
MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please label all attachments with your name. The
review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is
filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on Facebook for more information on
Conservian's work on the Gulf Coast.

VOLUNTEER SHOREBIRD INTERN - LOUISIANA (1 position) Coastal Bird
Conservation/CONSERVIAN is seeking one Volunteer Shorebird Intern for
surveys, monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the south
Louisiana coast (Port Fourchon/Grande Isle area). Work will begin in early
May and continue through July. Shared housing will be provided. 
The focus of the work will be locating and documenting beach-nesting bird
breeding pairs, nests and young, primarily Wilson's Plovers and Least Terns.
Project will also include implementation and monitoring of protective
measures for breeding shorebirds. Intern will record data on breeding pairs,
habitat assessment and human-created disturbance and be required to keep
organized field notes, complete various data forms and perform regular data
entry using Excel. Intern will also assist with maintenance of protective
measures. Intern will report to and work cooperatively with CBC Shorebird
Monitor Technician. Requirements: 
Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good
physical condition and like working in teams. Position requires working long
hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking many miles at remote
locations, in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. This is an
excellent opportunity to gain multi-species shorebird survey and monitoring
experience. Intern will receive training in survey techniques, GPS use and
digital photography. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x42 preferred).
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel
between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between
field work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) resume 3) names,
email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM:
MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please label all attachments with your name. The
review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is
filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on Facebook for more information on
Conservian's work on the Gulf Coast.