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PAID SEABIRD CONSERVATION INTERNSHIPS available at the Shoals Marine Lab
in Maine. Dates: 16 Jun - 7 Jul 2008; Stipend: $250/week Two internships
available, Application Deadline: Mar 2008 Spend time at Shoals Marine
Laboratory working with the Tern Restoration Project team on White and
Seavey Island, Isles of Shoals, AND time working as a member of
Audubon's PROJECT PUFFIN on a remote island in "Downeast" Maine. Each
intern will receive a stipend of $250/week plus room and board on
White/Seavey Island and/or Puffin Project site for 3 weeks. Includes two
round trips between Portsmouth and Appledore AND transportation to and
from the Puffin Project site. Interns are responsible for their own
travel arrangements and transportation costs to and from Portsmouth, NH.
Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed a credit course at the
Shoals Marine Lab prior to beginning the internship: FIELD ORNITHOLOGY
(26 May -9 Jun) or SEABIRD CONSERVATION (9-16 Jun) at Shoals Marine
Laboratory. For details on these credit courses, see:
http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_ifo.html and
http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_seabird.html. Staff: SML Tern
Restoration Project staff, Dan and Melissa Hayward and Steve Kress,
Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology and Project Puffin. To
apply for the internship or read more about the Shoals Marine Lab, go
to: http://www.sml.cornell.edu. The online internship application will
be ready in early Dec. To contact SML with questions, email or call (EM:
shoals-lab AT cornell.edu, PH: 607-255-3717), or visit the Cornell
campus office at G-14 Stimson Hall. About SML: For 40 years, Shoals
Marine Laboratory has specialized in undergraduate education and
research in marine science. Over the last three years we have expanded
SML's curriculum to better serve students from diverse backgrounds
(non-biology majors students, engineering students, archaeologists,
ornithologists, etc.). This summer, we will offer more than two dozen
college-credit courses at our facility on Appledore Island, Maine. We
feature small class sizes and an experiential learning environment where
everyone learns by first-hand observation. The close-knit community we
create each summer on Appledore Island gives SML the feeling of a
residential college, where even a casual conversation with a faculty
member or teaching assistant can turn into a life-changing one. Being on
an offshore island also means that every class includes adventure and
learning opportunities far beyond any normal classroom.

PAID INTERN BIOLOGIST POSITIONS available throughout the year for U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service, California Condor Recovery Program, located in
Ventura, CA. This is one of the oldest endangered species programs, with
many governmental and non-governmental partners. Interns will be
required to: work as a member of a team; work in extreme weather
conditions in remote areas ; occasionally camp; use radio telemetry to
locate and track radio-tagged condors; observe feeding and nesting
condors from blinds; lift 60 lb carcasses into vehicles and hike them
out into remote areas; construct and maintain trails, condor
release/holding facilities and other structures; assist in the handling
of condors; drive ATV´s; keep accurate records, maintain a daily field
notebook, enter data into spreadsheets; do routine office work.
Knowledge/Experience required as follows. Essential: valid drivers
license; bachelors degree (or pursuing) in wildlife management, natural
resources, or related field. Preferable: experience in remote field
locations; 4WD vehicle experience; ability to drive standard
transmission; ATV driving experience. Interns are required to commit to
full-time work for a minimum of 6 months. Start and finish dates are
flexible throughout the year. Ten days on, four days off in a two week
period is standard. Lodging is provided on refuge in a remote location
during the work shift. Lodging not provided for days off, although it
may be available on a space available basis. No pets allowed. Stipend
payment for interns is $45.00 per day. Please send cover letter, resume,
DATES OF AVAILABILITY, and three references to: (EM: Richard_Posey AT
fws.gov).

WETLAND RESEARCH TECHNICIAN- One research technician is needed to assist
with an M.S. study in western Tennessee from Mar through Aug 2008. The
goal of the project is to quantify ecological function at bottomland
Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) sites via measuring vegetation, avian and
amphibian communities as well as various abiotic variables.
Responsibilities will include: performing avian point counts, deploying
amphibian call recording devices, conducting area searches and checking
cover boards for amphibians, sampling vegetation, taking water samples
and collecting data on other habitat variables. Pay is $1280 per month
and housing is provided at the University of Tennessee West Tennessee
Research and Education Center (URL: http://westtennessee.tennessee.edu/)
in Jackson, Tennessee. Qualifications: Strong skills in identification
of eastern birds by sight and sound are desirable. Experience with
identifying amphibians and sampling vegetation also would be an asset.
Willingness to work very early mornings, and endure extreme conditions
including heat, humidity and insects is vital. Interested individuals
should send a brief cover letter, resume and contact information for 3
references to Beth Summers (EM: esummer2 AT utk.edu) by 30 January,
2008. Please do not hesitate to email, or call (PH: 608-345-1657) if you
have any questions.

PILEATED WOODPECKER RESEARCH TECHNICIAN-Agency: Arkansas State
University, Dept. of Biological Sciences. Location: Cache River and
White River NWR, eastern Arkansas. Job Description: Four technicians
will be needed to work with a Ph.D. and a Master's student researching
home range movements, foraging ecology and nesting ecology of Pileated
Woodpeckers in eastern Arkansas, with reference to the conservation of
the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Responsibilities include assistance with
capture, attachment of radio-transmitters, tracking, nest searching and
monitoring, assisting in stomach flushing, arthropod sampling, habitat
measurements, and deployment of high resolution video cameras at nest
cavities in the Cache River and the White River National Wildlife
Refuges. Field work will require long work hours in adverse conditions
(wading through/canoeing through swampland, hot/humid weather, biting
insects). Two technicians will work in the Cache River NWR
(low-elevation bottomland hardwood forest) and two will work in the
White River NWR (high-elevation bottomland hardwood forest). Each group
will work closely with one of the graduate students conducting the
research. 2-3 Technicians (depending on funds) are expected to begin
around 12 Feb - 1 Mar and continue through Jun (4 months) and 2
technicians from mid Mar to mid May (2 months). Qualifications:
Experience in wildlife biology or closely related field. Preference will
be give to individuals with a completed undergraduate degree and field
experience. Ability to collect and process field data accurately with
strong attention to detail. Working independently and well with others
while maintaining a positive attitude in a remote setting is a must.
Enthusiastic, well-organized, and in good physical condition. Experience
with nest searching, radio-telemetry, GPS and compass navigation, and
some experience handling wildlife or birds (PIWOs will be feisty). To
Apply - submit a cover letter indicating your preferred technician
position, CV or resume and at least 3 references to ZACHARY ROWE (see
below for contact information). Salary: $1,200-1300 /month depending on
qualifications. Housing will be provided Last Date to Apply: 31 January
2008, however applications will be considered as they are received.
Contact: ZACHARY ROWE (EM: Zachary.Rowe AT smail.astate.edu, PH:
870-680-8475).

SPRING HAWKWATCHER NEEDED: Experienced hawkwatcher needed to conduct
full-time spring count (25 Feb - 30 Apr) at Tussey Mountain, near State
College, PA (see http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~brandesd/tussey/). You should
expect to endure some harsh weather conditions early in the season,
however, you will be rewarded with many golden eagles. Duties include
conducting the daily count and interacting with visitors, completion of
field data forms, and posting of results to HawkCount.org. Stipend
dependent on experience, but will be in the $1000 - $1200/month range.
Housing will be provided a short distance from the count site. Email
cover letter, resume, and reference list to DAN OMBALSKI (EM:ombalski AT
juno.com)

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS-Employer: The Ohio State University, School of
Environment and Natural Resources Project: Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas
Location: Ohio (statewide). Salary: $8.24/hr (approximately
$2,000/average month). Approximate Duration of Employment: 15 May to 31
Jul 2008 Job Description: The Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II is seeking to
hire 7 experienced birders ASAP. Each field crew member will be involved
in intensive surveys of breeding birds in forest, wetland, grassland,
farmland, and urban habitats using a variety of sampling methods (area
searches, point-counts, tape playbacks, and other methods). This
position will allow field technicians to gain experience with a variety
of survey techniques and work in a beautiful state with a diverse bird
community (approximately 200 breeding species)! The extensive nature of
the Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II could lead to some very exciting
breeding bird discoveries! Job duties will include: 1) Conducting point
count surveys (ability to ID eastern birds by song and/or call is very
important); 2) Observing birds to determine whether individuals are
breeding; 3) Using tape playback surveys for nocturnal and wetland
species; 4) Keeping accurate and daily records of activities and all
survey data; 5) Entering data through the atlas website and into Excel
spreadsheets. Please note: position will involve camping in state,
federal, county, and private campgrounds. Qualifications: 1) Extensive
birding experience in the eastern U. S.; 2) Ability to identify most
breeding birds in Ohio by song/call; 3) Ability to identify all breeding
birds in Ohio by sight; 4) Prior experience with a variety of survey
methods (area searches, point-counts, etc.); 5) Familiarity with reading
topographic maps and the use of GPS units; 6) Familiarity with the
internet and Excel; 7) Willingness to work 6 days/week. Work days will
be long and some work at night will be involved; 8) Ability to work
independently, often in remote parts of the state. Application Process:
Please email cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for
3-4 references to AARON BOONE (EM: boone.70 AT osu.edu). Applications
must be received by 15 Feb 2008.

SEVERAL FIELD RESEARCH INTERN positions available with seabird
ecology/restoration project, for studies of the diet and behavioral
ecology of Caspian terns, double-crested cormorants, and several gull
species in coastal Oregon, the interior Columbia River basin, and the
San Francisco Bay area. Duties may include on-colony behavioral and
productivity observations, surveys to determine nesting and foraging
distribution using vehicles and boats, and diet sampling to determine
the diet of piscivorous waterbirds. All applicants should have a strong
interest in avian ecology, feel comfortable working on small boats, be a
strong swimmer, and have a valid driver´s license. Successful applicants
can expect to spend long hours in bad weather with infrequent and
irregular time off, to live and work closely with others, and gain
exposure to many aspects of seabird biology through a variety of ongoing
projects. Interns will begin in late Mar and work through the end of Jul
(some positions may extend beyond Jul). This ongoing project is a
collaboration of researchers from the USGS - Oregon Cooperative Fish and
Wildlife Research Unit at Oregon State University and Real Time
Research, a private consulting firm. Volunteer positions will be through
Oregon State University. All positions will provide excellent field
research experience and interns can expect to learn a great deal about
seabird biology, ecology, and research. Further information about this
project can be viewed at http://www.columbiabirdresearch.org. INTERNS:
Housing, food, and incidental costs will be covered. Some interns may
live on an island away from civilization for extended periods of time
working as a colony monitor. These interns will be in regular contact
with the rest of the research group, but will only have limited shore
leave. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three
references with their addresses and phone numbers to JESSICA ADKINS,
Oregon State University, 104 Nash Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331 or by email
(preferred-EM: jessica.adkins AT oregonstate.edu). Please indicate your
earliest possible start date, for which position(s) you are applying,
and if you have a preference for interior or coastal sites. If you would
like to be considered for any position available please indicate that in
your cover letter. Applications will be considered as they are received
until 1 Mar 2008 or all positions are filled.

SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIAN POSITIONS for Seabird Ecology/Restoration
Project-The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State
University has openings for several seasonal positions with a Seabird
Ecology/Restoration Project studying diet and behavioral ecology of
Caspian terns, double-crested cormorants, and several gull species in
coastal and southeast Oregon, the interior Columbia River basin, and the
San Francisco Bay area. Studies will include on-colony behavioral and
productivity observations, surveys to determine nesting and foraging
distribution using vehicles, boats, and aircraft and diet sampling to
determine the diet of piscivorous waterbirds. This is an on-going
project in collaboration with researchers from the USGS - Oregon
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Real Time Research, a
private consulting firm. These positions will provide excellent field
research experience and the employee can learn a great deal about
seabird biology, ecology, and research. Further information about the
project can be viewed at http://www.columbiabirdresearch.org. LOCATION:
These positions will be based in Astoria, Oregon; Pasco, Washington; and
Richmond, California. DATES: Full time seasonal positions with
anticipated starting dates of 17 Mar 2008. The anticipated ending date
for these positions is 31 Jul, 2008, although some positions may go
longer. SALARY: $ 8.73-13.09 per hour REQUIREMENTS: This position must
possess and maintain a current, valid Driver´s License. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a strong interest in avian
ecology, feel comfortable working on small boats and be a good swimmer.
Preference will be given for knowledge of boat operation, seabird
behavior, firearm use, fish identification experience, and possession of
a bachelor´s degree in Wildlife Science or a related field. A
demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is
preferred. DUTIES: Positions require long hours (sometimes in bad
weather) with infrequent and irregular time off. The work is physically
strenuous and involves crawling on knees, bending over or stooping and
sitting for extended periods of time. Employees will be required to use
binoculars or spotting scopes for extended periods of time. All duties
must be performed with a high degree of quality, uniformity, and
timeliness. The employee must work as a team member and may be required
to live and work in close quarters and in isolated settings for extended
periods of time. Housing and food costs may be covered for some
positions. APPLICATIONS: A completed application must consist of: 1) A
letter of application addressing your qualifications as they relate to
the specific duties described above, 2) a professional resume, and 3) a
list of three references, with telephone numbers and email addresses,
who are familiar with the applicant's professional qualifications. For
full consideration apply by 7 January 2008. Submit to: JESSICA ADKINS
(email preferred-EM: Jessica.Adkins AT oregonstate.edu), Department of
Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University, 104 Nash Hall,
Corvallis, OR, 97331-3803. If you have specific questions regarding this
position, please contact JESSICA ADKINS at (EM: Jessica.Adkins AT
oregonstate.edu). Oregon State University is an AA/EOE.

SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIAN POSITIONS for Seabird Ecology/Restoration
Projec-The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State
University has openings for several seasonal positions with a Seabird
Ecology/Restoration Project studying diet and behavioral ecology of
Caspian terns, double-crested cormorants, and several gull species in
coastal and southeast Oregon, the interior Columbia River basin, and the
San Francisco Bay area. Studies will include on-colony behavioral and
productivity observations, surveys to determine nesting and foraging
distribution using vehicles, boats, and aircraft and diet sampling to
determine the diet of piscivorous waterbirds. This is an on-going
project in collaboration with researchers from the USGS - Oregon
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Real Time Research, a
private consulting firm. These positions will provide excellent field
research experience and the employee can learn a great deal about
seabird biology, ecology, and research. Further information about the
project can be viewed at http://www.columbiabirdresearch.org. LOCATION:
These positions will be based in Astoria, Oregon; Pasco, Washington; and
Richmond, California. DATES: Full time seasonal positions with
anticipated starting dates of 17 Mar 2008. The anticipated ending date
for these positions is 31 Jul 2008, although some positions may go
longer. SALARY: $ 8.73-13.09 per hour REQUIREMENTS: This position must
possess and maintain a current, valid Driver´s License. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a strong interest in avian
ecology, feel comfortable working on small boats and be a good swimmer.
Preference will be given for knowledge of boat operation, seabird
behavior, firearm use, fish identification experience, and possession of
a bachelor´s degree in Wildlife Science or a related field. A
demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is
preferred. DUTIES: Positions require long hours (sometimes in bad
weather) with infrequent and irregular time off. The work is physically
strenuous and involves crawling on knees, bending over or stooping and
sitting for extended periods of time. Employees will be required to use
binoculars or spotting scopes for extended periods of time. All duties
must be performed with a high degree of quality, uniformity, and
timeliness. The employee must work as a team member and may be required
to live and work in close quarters and in isolated settings for extended
periods of time. Housing and food costs may be covered for some
positions. APPLICATIONS: A completed application must consist of: 1) A
letter of application addressing your qualifications as they relate to
the specific duties described above, 2) a professional resume, and 3) a
list of three references, with telephone numbers and email addresses,
who are familiar with the applicant's professional qualifications. For
full consideration apply by 7 January 2008. Submit to: JESSICA ADKINS
(email preferred-EM: Jessica.Adkins AT oregonstate.edu), Department of
Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University, 104 Nash Hall,
Corvallis, OR, 97331-3803. If you have specific questions regarding this
position, please contact JESSICA ADKINS at (EM: Jessica.Adkins AT
oregonstate.edu). Oregon State University is an AA/EOE.

SEASONAL CREW LEADERS with Seabird Ecology/Restoration Project-The
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University has
openings for Crew Leader positions with a Seabird Ecology/Restoration
Project studying the diet and behavioral ecology of Caspian terns,
double-crested cormorants, and several gull species in coastal and
southeast Oregon, the interior Columbia River basin, and the San
Francisco Bay area. Studies will include on-colony behavioral and
productivity observations, surveys to determine nesting and foraging
distribution using vehicles, boats, and aircraft and diet sampling to
determine the diet of piscivorous waterbirds. This is an on-going
project in collaboration with researchers from the USGS - Oregon
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and Real Time Research, a
private consulting firm. These positions will provide excellent field
research experience and the employee can learn a great deal about
seabird biology, ecology, and research. Further information about the
project can be viewed at http://www.columbiabirdresearch.org. LOCATION:
These positions will be based in Pasco, Washington and Richmond,
California. DATES: Full time seasonal position with anticipated starting
dates of 17 Mar 2008. The anticipated ending date for this position is
31 Jul 2008, although some positions may go longer. SALARY: $11.70 -
$12.80 per hour. REQUIREMENTS: This position must possess and maintain a
current, valid Driver´s License. Boat handling experience and knowledge
of seabird biology is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants
should have a strong interest in avian ecology, feel comfortable working
on small boats and be a good swimmer. Preference will be given for fish
identification experience, supervisory experience and/or experience
leading a field crew, and possession of a bachelor´s degree in Wildlife
Science or a related field. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and
enhancing diversity is preferred. DUTIES: Crew Leaders will coordinate
field crew activities, relay detailed instructions to field crew
members, monitor data collection and adherence to data collection
protocols by the field crew, be responsible for communicating with the
field coordinator, and be expected to make quick decisions in unforeseen
situations (foul weather, poor research conditions, etc.). Positions
require long hours (sometimes in bad weather) with infrequent and
irregular time off. The work is physically strenuous and involves
crawling on knees, bending over or stooping and sitting for extended
periods of time. Employees will be required to use binoculars or
spotting scopes for extended periods of time. All duties must be
performed with a high degree of quality, uniformity, and timeliness. The
employee must work as a team member and may be required to live and work
in close quarters and in isolated settings for extended periods of time.
Housing and food costs may be covered for some positions. APPLICATIONS:
A completed application must consist of: 1) A letter of application
addressing your qualifications as they relate to the specific duties
described above, 2) a professional resume, and 3) a list of three
references, with telephone numbers and email addresses, who are familiar
with the applicant's professional qualifications. For full consideration
apply by 7 January 2008. Submit to: JESSICA ADKINS (email preferred-EM:
Jessica.Adkins AT oregonstate.edu), Department of Fisheries and
Wildlife, Oregon State University, 104 Nash Hall, Corvallis, OR,
97331-3803. If you have specific questions regarding this position,
please contact JESSICA ADKINS at (EM: Jessica.Adkins AT
oregonstate.edu). Oregon State University is an AA/EOE.

PRBO NORTHERN SIERRA FOREST SONGBIRD COMMUNITIES STUDY. Up to 6 position
available on a songbird monitoring project in the northern Sierra Nevada
of California. Project dates: 1 May through 7 Aug 2008. Primary duties
include multi-species point counting, pileated woodpecker surveys,
mist-netting, vegetation surveys, and data entry. This project offers a
unique opportunity to explore and observe birds across a wide range of
habitats and help guide forest management in the ecologically
significant crossroads of the Cascades, Sierra Nevada, and Great Basin.
Field work covers a vast range of elevations and habitats, including,
aspen, oak, riparian, and coniferous forest. The positions are based out
of Chester and Meadow Valley, California. Successful candidates must be
proficient in identifying over 80 bird species by sight and sound
following two weeks of training. Compensation is 1800/month with housing
and work vehicles provided. Candidates with a strong background in bird
identification by sight and sound and/or previous experience point
counting are strongly preferred. For all positions self-motivation, good
physical condition, the ability to work well in a group living
situation, and willingness to spend long hours in the field observing
birds are a must. Submit applications online at:
http://www.prbo.org/interns/ or email a letter of interest describing
previous field research experience (please note if applying to other
positions within PRBO), specific dates of availability, a resume, and
contact information for three references to: RYAN BURNETT (EM: rburnett
AT prbo.org).

SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER FIELD TECHNICIANS Needed--Surveyors (2),
Nest Monitors (4), Banders (4), and Site Coordinators (2) needed for
endangered southwestern willow flycatcher studies along the Lower
Colorado and Virgin Rivers from above Lake Mead south to Mexico.
Surveyors: Field duties will primarily involve conducting standardized
early morning broadcast surveys. Vegetation and microclimate sampling
also required. Positions run from early May to early Aug 2008. Nest
Monitors: Field duties will include conducting standardized early
morning broadcast surveys, nest searching, nest monitoring, resighting
color-banded birds, and vegetation and microclimate sampling. Positions
run from early May to mid-Aug 2008. Banders: Field duties will involve
using targeted mist net techniques to capture, color-band, and collect
blood samples from southwestern willow flycatchers. Additional field
duties include all tasks listed for Nest Monitors. Positions run from
early May to mid-Aug 2008. Site Coordinators: Duties will include all
tasks of Nest Monitors in addition to coordinating field logistics at
multiple sites. Regular travel between sites required. Positions run
from late Apr or early May to mid-Aug 2008. All positions: Daily
computer data entry is required. Housing and vehicles provided; camping
required in some locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work
related use of personal vehicles. Applicants must be able to work
closely with other biologists, have full hearing and color vision, have
current eligibility to work in the U.S., and possess a valid driver´s
license. Positions require stooping/crawling through dense vegetation
and tolerance of hot temperatures, high humidity, and biting insects.
Qualified applicants will have at least one field season of avian
research. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in the
identification of southwestern U.S. riparian birds and experience using
motorboats and ATVs. Qualified banders will have extensive experience
mist netting and banding passerine birds. Prior experience banding
endangered species preferred. Compensation: $13-$18/hr with a rotating
schedule of 10 days on (80 hours) and 4 days off. $39 per-diem when away
from assigned duty station. To apply, submit resume, cover letter,
college transcripts, and contacts for 3 professional references to MARY
ANNE MCLEOD (EM: mmcleod AT swca.com), SWCA Environmental Consultants,
114 N. San Francisco Street, Suite 100, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; (PH:
928-774-5500; 1-800-224-4234; FX: 928-779-2709). SWCA is an equal
opportunity employer. Positions will be filled as qualified applicants
are identified.

SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST--Agency: Texas A&M University. Location:
Central Texas. Job Description: Seasonal Field Biologists (up to 20
needed), early Mar to mid-Jul. Our goal is to contribute to wildlife
conservation through public-private partnerships. This project focuses
on monitoring songbirds, including the federally endangered black-capped
vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, and their response to habitat
management. Work will be conducted almost exclusively on private land
where primary land uses are cattle grazing and management for wildlife.
Seasonal field biologists will be expected to work 5 to 6 days per week.
Field biologists will assist with both broad-scale monitoring project as
well as several graduate student research projects that may include
point count surveys, nest searching, predator sampling, behavioral
observation, radio telemetry, and other varied approaches. Duties
include: conducting point count surveys for all avian species, nest
searching, territory mapping, vegetation sampling, radio telemetry,
color-banding, predator trapping, and data entry. Requirements:
experience in wildlife biology or closely related field; ability to
accurately collect and process field data with strong attention to
detail; begin work very early in the morning (0500); maintain 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 90ÌŠF, intense sun, navigating through
thick and thorny brush; ability to operate 4X4 trucks; patience and
focus needed to quietly observe and follow nesting birds for hours at a
time; good eyesight and hearing; must be comfortable working on private
ranches and interacting with landowners; must supply your own
binoculars. Preference will be given to applicants with experience:
identifying birds by sight and sound, nest searching, 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. Pay: starting at $1,600/month Housing (including
utilities) will be provided in Gatesville, TX. Positions will be filled
as suitable applicants are identified. Please write "Seasonal field
biologist" in the subject line of your email and include your last name
in the file attachment. Submit cover letter, resume (including GPA), and
contacts for 3 references (preferably email address) to: SHANNON FARRELL
(EM: slfarrell AT tamu.edu). If you can not submit an application by
email, please mail it to: Shannon Farrell, Graduate Assistant, 210 Nagle
Hall, TAMU 2258, College Station, TX 77843-2258.

MANAGING EDITOR/EDITOR - The North American Bluebird Society, Inc., a
501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization, is seeking a freelance
editor to take over all aspects of its quarterly newsletter. Experience
with bluebirding preferred. The newsletter is currently 24 pages,
covering mostly news of interest to bluebird enthusiasts and citizen
scientists, and NABS is considering possibly increasing the quality and
size of the publication by adding more information of interest to the
academic and scientific communities. Previous issues may be viewed on
the NABS website at http://nabluebirdsociety.org/publications.htm. The
person in this position will be responsible for accumulating and editing
stories, writing copy, layout, and managing the production process for
the newsletter including mailing. The job also entails liaising with
NABS officers to coordinate their regular contributions to the
publication and the membership chairman to obtain an updated membership
list for distributing the newsletter each quarter. The anticipated start
date is 14 Apr /2008. The managing editor/editor will also be
responsible for selling advertising in the publication. Remuneration may
include a set fee plus incentives for advertising sales. Resume and
salary history may be submitted in Adobe PDF format only, as attachments
sent to NABSnewBME AT aol.com and must be received by 1 Feb 2008.
Qualifications: Education, experience and references which demonstrate a
proven ability to act with independent judgement and initiative to
perform the work as described above, (i.e., to accumulate and edit
stories and write copy, on topic, of an environmentalist,
conservationist, academic, lay-scientist nature, and layout and manage
the production process, including mailing), within prescribed deadlines.
Please provide 2 or 3 writing samples and references of comparable
background performance. Successful candidate may be expected to sign a
memorandum of understanding which clearly delineates applicable duties
and responsibilities. The term of service may be considered continuous
as long as performance is satisfactory.

THREE FIELD TECHNICIANS needed for study of sandhill crane nocturnal
roosting behavior on the Platte River in Nebraska from late Feb to
mid-Apr 2008. Major duties include observing roosting cranes from blinds
each night with thermal imaging equipment, documenting crane behaviors,
and recording sources of disturbance. Qualifications include a B.S. in
Wildlife Biology or a related science, capacity to work long hours under
difficult conditions (e.g., freezing temperatures, windy), excellent
observational skills, a valid driver's license, and ability to drive at
night. Also desirable: skill with electronics, experience observing and
quantifying animal behaviors, and ability to work effectively both
independently and as a team member. Salary is approximately $560 per
week. Work vehicle, equipment, and housing are provided. Selections will
be made by mid-January. E-mail or mail your cover letter, résumé,
unofficial copy of transcripts (or list of relevant courses and grades),
and the names and contact information of 3 references to DR. PAM PIETZ,
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711 37th Street SE,
Jamestown, ND 58401 (EM: pam_pietz AT usgs.gov; PH: 701-253-5505).

FIELD CREW LEADER needed for study of sandhill crane nocturnal roosting
behavior on the PLATTE RIVER IN NEBRASKA from mid-Feb to late Apr 2008.
Major duties include field supervision of 3-person crew, data entry
oversight, and conducting and coordinating nocturnal observations of
sandhill cranes and whooping cranes with night-vision equipment. The
crew will primarily observe roosting sandhill cranes from blinds each
night with thermal imaging equipment, documenting crane behaviors and
recording sources of disturbance. The crew leader will assist with these
efforts and collect similar data for nocturnally roosting whooping
cranes. Qualifications include a B.S. in Wildlife Biology or a related
science, capacity to work long hours under difficult conditions (e.g.,
freezing temperatures, windy), excellent observational skills, a valid
driver's license, and ability to drive at night. Also desirable:
leadership skills, skill with electronics, experience observing and
quantifying animal behaviors, and ability to work effectively both
independently and as a team member. Salary is approximately $660 per
week. Work vehicle, equipment, and housing are provided. Selections will
be made by mid-January. E-mail or mail your cover letter, résumé,
unofficial copy of transcripts (or list of relevant courses and grades),
and the names and contact information of 3 references to DR. PAM PIETZ,
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711 37th Street SE,
Jamestown, ND 58401 (EM: pam_pietz AT usgs.gov; PH: 701-253-5505).

UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP, Coastal Research and Conservation-Location:
The Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, (southern) NJ. The Coastal
Conservation Research Program (CCRP) is an intensive ten-week summer
internship for undergraduate students and recent graduates at The
Wetlands Institute and Richard Stockton College. CCRP participants
collaborate with scientists on research and related conservation in a
number of locations in southern New Jersey. Research activities for 2008
include avian breeding ecology, horseshoe crab and migratory shorebird
projects, diamondback terrapin conservation, genetics of fish, ecology,
and beach biology projects. Student researchers will learn a variety of
field and laboratory research techniques. Students applying for the CCRP
research internship should be completing their junior or senior year at
a college or university and be interested in biological research as a
career. Recent college and university graduates may also apply for the
CCRP internship. For more information and application materials, please
see our website at http://www.stockton.edu/ccrp. Starting date: 28 May
2008. Ending date: 7 Aug 2008. Deadline to apply: 12 Mar 2008. Salary: A
stipend is not available. Limited free housing is available and there
are numerous local part-time jobs. Contact: ILENE EBERLY, Coordinator of
Research, The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor,
NJ 08247 (EM: research AT wetlandsinstitute.org, PH: 609-368-1211 x15,
FX: 609-368-3871).

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (2-3) needed for songbird breeding research on
the southwestern shores of Lake Erie in northern Ohio on the Ottawa
National Wildlife Refuge property. Positions run for 9 weeks from late
Apr through Jun 2008. Responsibilities will include intensive
nest-searching and monitoring, target mist-netting and banding,
color-banding and resighting, and feather sampling. For more information
on the project (URL: http://twel.osu.edu/projects/Lindsay.html). A
strong work ethic, the ability to work alone and with others, and the
ability to handle cold morning temperatures, early morning hours and
long field days is essential. Significant prior experience in
nest-searching and monitoring, as well as strong background in
identification, mist-netting, and ageing and sexing North American
passerines is required. A valid driver´s license is also required. B.S.
in wildlife ecology or related field is preferred, but not required.
Salary $8.00/hour ($1400/month with h ousing provided. Northern Ohio and
the study area offer exceptional birding opportunities during spring
migration and the breeding season. Applications will be accepted until
mid Feb 2008. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, current resume, and
contact information for three (3) references via email (preferred) or
snail mail to ANNIE LINDSAY, (Email preferred--EM: lindsay.80 AT
osu.edu), Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural
Resources, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall, Columbus, OH 43210-1085.

SOUTH SHORE COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD COORDINATOR The Coastal Waterbird
Program of Mass Audubon is seeking a seasonal Field Coordinator to
oversee pre- to post-breeding season activities related to management of
coastal waterbirds on the "South Shore" from Revere, MA south to
Plymouth, MA. Responsibilities include monitoring and collecting
productivity and other biological data on breeding Piping Plovers,
American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns; training and oversight of 1-2
seasonal field assistants as well as volunteers; establishing
relationships with private landowners and beach managers on 7 private
and public beaches, one of which includes off-road vehicle use; erecting
and maintaining protective fencing; educating beachgoers about shorebird
conservation. Position also requires data entry, management and
compilation, as well as report writing and production of GIS maps.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelors degree or higher in
wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or
related field, as well as previous supervisory and field coordination
experience. Prior experience with Piping Plover/avian field monitoring,
data collection, off-road vehicle management issues, and GIS mapping
preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good
physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50
lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours
(dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle.
Reimbursement for fuel will be provided. this is a full time position
from about mid-Mar through mid-Sep. Housing can be provided if needed.
Rate of payment is $11-$13/hour depending on experience. Office space
provided at North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield, MA. To apply,
please send cover letter, resume and list of three references via email
(preferred) to coastalbirds AT massaudubon.org or mail to: Coastal
Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal Positions South Shore Coordinator PO
Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. Interviews will start in Jan, and position
will be filled by 1 Mar 2008. No phone calls please. For more
information, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp.

COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT I (5), FIELD ASSISTANT II, (5) AND
CREW LEADER (1) needed on Cape Cod, the South Shore, Buzzard´s Bay,
Martha´s Vineyard and Nantucket, MA, for the Coastal Waterbird Program
at Mass Audubon. Primary responsibilities include monitoring and
collecting productivity and behavioral data on Piping Plovers, Least and
Common Terns, and American Oystercatchers at a number of sites
throughout SE Massachusetts. Additional responsibilities include
construction and maintenance of protective fencing, wildlife tracking,
educating the public about endangered species conservation, and possibly
coordination with volunteers. Crew Leader responsibilities include
living with and oversight of field assistants at dormitory-style housing
(Barnstable, MA), training field crew and volunteers, aiding in
coordination of data collection and management activities at field
sites, data compilation and report writing. Qualifications for Field
Assistant I: Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in
good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to
50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours
(dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle.
Reimbursement for fuel will be provided. Applicants should have or be
working towards a degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology,
zoology, environmental science, biology, or related field. Experience in
biological data collection and coastal bird identification helpful.
Applicants who are interested in developing independent research
projects for credit at a university may be given higher consideration.
Qualifications for Field Assistant II and Crew Leader: Applicants for
either position must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good
physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50
lbs), willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent
upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Reimbursement
for fuel will be provided. Prior experience with biological field
monitoring and data collection required. Strong preference will also be
given to applicants with experience in monitoring and mangement of
Piping Plovers and/or terns. Field Asst. II should have or be working
towards a bachelor´s degree in wildlife biology/management, marine
biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field. Crew
Leader must possess a Bachelor´s degree, as well as previous supervisory
and field experience.
Field Asst. I positions begin between 15 Apr - 25 May, and end 31 Jul -
15 Aug. Field Assistant II and Crew Leader positions begin between 15
Mar - 15 Apr, and end 15 Aug - 15 Sep. Rate of payment is as follows:
Field Asst. I: $8/hr; Field asst. II: $9-11/hr depending on experience;
Crew Leader $12-13/hr depending on experience. Free housing available
upon request. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s)
for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list
of three references via email (preferred) to coastalbirds AT
massaudubon.org or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal
Positions, Mass Audubon, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. Interviews
will start in Jan, and all positions will be filled by 1 Apr 2008, Crew
Leader by 1 Mar 2008. No phone calls please. For more information:
http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp.

COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT I (1) and FIELD ASSITANT II, (2) AND
CREW LEADER (1) (remote field camp) needed on South Beach, Chatham, MA,
for the Coastal Waterbird Program at Mass Audubon. Primary
responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and
behavioral data on Piping Plovers, Least Terns and American
Oystercatchers while living in a remote setting on a barrier beach.
Additional responsibilities include construction and maintenance of
protective fencing, wildlife tracking, maintenance of field equipment,
cooperation with local and federal government on endangered species
management, educating the public about endangered species conservation,
and data compilation. Crew Leader responsibilities include direct
oversight of field crew, coordination of data collection and management
activities, scheduling/logistics, oversight of remote field site housing
and equipment, and report writing. In addition, crew leader will be
responsible for daily communication with local, state and federal
partners. Qualifications for Field Assistant I (remote field camp):
Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable
living in a remote setting, be in good physical condition (able to walk
long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends,
holidays, and odd/long hours that change regularly (dependent upon
wildlife and weather); vehicle is not required for this position but
would be helpful for off-site travel; reimbursement for fuel will be
provided. Applicants should be working towards a degree in wildlife
biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, biology, or
related field. Experience in biological data collection and coastal bird
identification helpful, applicants must be comfortable on small boats.
Applicants who are interested in developing independent research
projects for credit at a university may be given higher consideration.
Qualifications for Field Assistant II and Crew Leader (remote field
camp): Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and be
comfortable living in a remote setting, be in good physical condition
(able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to
work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours that change regularly
(dependent upon wildlife and weather); vehicle is not required for this
position but would be helpful for off-site travel; reimbursement for
fuel will be provided. Prior experience with biological field monitoring
and data collection required. Strong preference will also be given to
applicants with experience in monitoring and management of Piping
Plovers and/or terns. Field Assistant II applicants should have/be
working towards a bachelor´s degree in wildlife biology/management,
ecology, zoology, environmental science, marine biology, or related
field. Crew Leader must possess a Bachelor´s degree, as well as previous
field experience and/or supervisory experience; experience in remote
field camps and familiarity with remote setting strongly preferred.
Field Asst. I positions begin between 15 Apr - 25 May, and end 31 Jul -
15 Aug. Field Assistant II and Crew Leader positions begin between 15
Mar - 15 Apr, and end 15 Aug - 15 Sep. Rate of payment is as follows:
Field Asst. I: $8; Field asst. II: $9-11/hour depending on experience;
Crew Leader $12-13/hr depending on experience. To apply, please send a
cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates
of availability), resume and list of three references via email
(preferred-EM: coastalbirds AT massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal
Waterbird Program, Attn: South Beach Seasonal Positions, Mass Audubon,
PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. Interviews will start in Jan, and all
positions will be filled by 1 Apr 2008, Crew Leader by 1 Mar 2008. No
phone calls please. For more information: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp.

COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT/NATURALISTS (2) needed for Mass
Audubon´s Sampson´s Island Wildlife Sanctuary on Cape Cod, MA.
Responsibilities include monitoring, protecting and collecting
productivity data on nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns and Common
Terns, leading nature walks, wildlife tracking, construction and
maintenance of electric fencing, and small boat handling. Applicants may
be required to work on other field sites as needed throughout the
season. Qualifications: Applicants should have or be working towards a
B.Sc. in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental
science, biology, geography, or related field, and prior experience in
avian field monitoring and/or as a naturalist. Applicants should be
comfortable on the water; prior experience with small outboards (up to
25 hp) and kayak strongly preferred. Applicants must have strong
interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long
hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends,
holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and
have their own vehicle. Reimbursement for fuel will be provided.
Positions begin in early Apr, and will end mid-Aug to early Sep. Rate of
payment is $9-$11/hour depending on experience. Free housing available
upon request. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s)
for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list
of three references via email (preferred-EM: coastalbirds AT
massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal
Positions, Mass Audubon, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. Interviews
will start in Jan, and all positions will be filled by 1 Apr 2008 No
phone calls please. For more information: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp.



COASTAL WATERBIRD PROGRAM-TERN FORAGING FIELD ASSISTANT I (1) and FIELD
SUPERVISOR (1) needed for Tern Foraging Research Program at various
Least Tern colonies located on Cape Cod, MA. Primary responsibilities
will include collecting data on forage fish species brought in and
around Least Tern colony sites, data entry and report writing. Surveys
will be conducted by kayak and in blinds. Other responsibilities could
include monitoring and collecting productivity data on nesting terns and
Piping Plovers, and American Oystercatchers, wildlife tracking, small
boat (25 - 90 hp) handling, construction and maintenance of protective
and electric fencing, wildlife tracking, and educating the public about
endangered species conservation. Field supervisor will be responsible
for coordination of data collection activities, data entry, and report
writing. Qualifications: Applicants should be comfortable on the water;
experience with small outboards and kayaks strongly preferred.
Preference will also be given to applicants with experience identifying
and monitoring terns and/or colonial seabirds and forage fish
identification skills. Applicants for Field Assistant I position should
have/be working towards a bachelor´s degree in wildlife
biology/management, fisheries biology, marine biology, ecology, zoology,
or related field; applicants for Field Supervisor position should have a
bachelor´s degree as well as previous field and supervisory experience.
Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical
condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be
willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon
wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Reimbursement for
fuel will be provided. The positions begin between early-Apr - mid-May
and end around Aug 15. Positions are full-time, rate of payment for
Field Assistant I is $8-9 depending on experience; Field Supervisor
$10-$12/hour depending on experience. Free housing available upon
request. To apply, please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for
which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of
three references via email (preferred-EM: coastalbirds AT
massaudubon.org) or mail to: Coastal Waterbird Program, Attn: Seasonal
Positions, Mass Audubon, PO Box 275, Cummaquid, MA 02637. Interviews
will start in Jan, and all positions will be filled by 1 Apr 2008 No
phone calls please. For more information:
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