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CURLEW RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (2) needed, (1) from mid Apr - mid Jul 2009
and (1) from early May - mid Jul 2009 (dates somewhat flexible) to
assist a graduate project on Long-billed Curlews in western Nebraska.
The main objectives of the study include a statewide assessment of
range and habitat as well as a study of basic breeding biology of this
relatively little-known species. Fieldwork takes place throughout
western Nebraska with a focus near Crescent Lake National Wildlife
Refuge, a 45,800-acre refuge of rolling sandhills, mixed-grasses, and
numerous wetlands. Job duties would include roadside surveys of
curlews and other large shorebirds, GPS navigation, habitat and
vegetation assessments, nest searching, handling and banding curlews,
radio marking chicks, and radio telemetry. Applicants must be
comfortable living and working in remote regions and be physically
capable of long and strenuous days in variable conditions. Experience
handling birds, using GPS, driving 4X4 vehicles, and using radio
telemetry is strongly preferred. Salary will be $10/hour ($1600/month)
for 40 hours a week. Overtime is not available. Housing at Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge, field vehicle, and on-site travel
expenses will be provided but food and transportation to the field
site is not provided. Direct all questions to CORY GREGORY (EM:
cgregory AT iastate.edu). To apply, send a CV and the names of three
references by 1 March 2009 to the above email address.

FIELD SUPERVISOR (1) needed to work on a project in central Florida,
aimed at assessing the predator community, estimating the landscape of
risk, and determining the potential for managing predators to help
recover the endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrow. The supervisory
position will run from approximately 1 Feb - 15 Sep 2009 (dates
somewhat flexible) at a rate of $11-13/hour (~$1900-2300/mo),
depending on experience. Field work will include predator surveys,
including tracking, using video cameras, conducting point counts, and
finding nests. Other duties include data entry and management,
recording data from videos, and GPS/GIS work. The supervisor will also
have the possibility of co-authoring reports and manuscripts and will
also help with other research in the Fletcher lab. Field housing will
be provided. Must enjoy field work and spending long hours in the
field, even on hot days. Experience with predator surveys, point
counts, and running field crews preferred. Please send a cover letter
stating why you want to work on the project and your available dates,
your resume, and contact information for 3 references to DR. ROB
FLETCHER (EM: robert.fletcher AT ufl.edu). See (URL:
http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/) for more information on the
project and the lab.

FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) needed to work on a project in central Florida,
aimed at assessing the predator community, estimating the landscape of
risk, and determining the potential for managing predators to help
recover the endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrow. The position will
run from approximately 20 March - 1 Aug 2009 (dates somewhat flexible)
at a rate of $8-10/hour (~$1400-1750/mo), depending on experience.
Field work will include predator surveys, including tracking, using
video cameras, conducting point counts, and nest finding. Other duties
include data entry and management, recording data from videos, and
GPS/GIS work. Field housing will be provided. Must enjoy field work
and spending long hours in the field, even on hot days. Field
experience with predator surveys, point counts, and nest finding
preferred. Please send a cover letter stating why you want to work on
the project and your available dates, your resume, and contact
information for 3 references to DR. ROB FLETCHER (EM: robert.fletcher
AT ufl.edu). See (URL: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/) for more
information on the project.

ORNITHOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIANS-Location: Based out of Prince
George, traveling to other locations in British Columbia. Job
description and duties: As Ornithological Research Technician you will
assist in the collection of field data on a variety of projects.
Survey methods may include point-counts, nest searching, radar
surveys, raptor stand-watches, and vegetation sampling. You will also
be responsible for keeping detailed and legible notes, entering data,
and assisting project managers on other project related tasks. The
company: Manning, Cooper and Associates Ltd. is an environmental
consulting company with offices in Prince George, Parksville, and
Hazelton, British Columbia. We offer a variety of services to our
clients including environmental impact assessments, wildlife
inventories, and research on rare, regionally important, and at-risk
wildlife species and habitats. Qualifications: �Strong identification
skills of BC bird species by sight and sound. �Valid driver license
and safe driving record. �Good physical condition (able to hike over
rough and uneven terrain). �Ability to tolerate biting insects,
occasional nasty weather, and isolated living conditions. In addition
to all the required qualifications listed above, the best candidates
for these positions will also: �Have experience working in
bear-country. �Have first aid (Level 1) and transportation endorsement
training (required before field-work begins). �Be able to work well
both independently and in a team environment. �Be able to work long
hours, sometimes over 7-10 day shifts. �Be able to adjust to changing
and sometimes unexpected conditions. �Have completed or currently
enrolled in a biology, ecology or related degree program. Wage: Salary
dependant on experience, starting at $3000/mo and including all
expenses away from home base. Duration: This is a 2-4 month contract
with potential for extension and may lead to full-time employment.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please
email a cover letter and resume to SUZANNE BEAUCHESNE (EM:
smbeauchesne AT shaw.ca) with "Ornithological Research Technician" in
the subject line.

THREE FIELD ASSISTANTS NEEDED for study of sexual selection in
Phylloscopus warblers in Ala Archa Park, Kyrgyzstan. Position is from
late Apr - early Aug 2009. Research focuses on inter- and
intrapopulation variation in sexually selected traits in the Greenish
warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides) and Hume's warbler (Phylloscopus
humei). Field assistant responsibilities will include netting,
banding, nest searching (ground nests), song recording, territory
mapping, behavioral observations, nest monitoring, and habitat
surveys. Data entry on a laptop computer is required every 2-3 days.
Facilities include tent camping with nearby access to electricity and
running water. Qualifications: Ala Archa Park is a glacial canyon, and
the terrain is steep. Good physical condition and previous experience
hiking or backpacking are required. The ability to work independently,
self-motivation, excellent work ethic, and an enthusiastic attitude
are also essential. Previous experience with avian field research is
preferred but not required. Dates of the field season are somewhat
flexible. Kyrgyzstan is a SAFE and beautiful country, and this is a
fantastic opportunity to gain substantial skills in avian field
research, experience a different culture, and have a great adventure.
This is an unpaid position, and field assistants are responsible for
transport to Kyrgyzstan. Food, travel, lodging, and research-related
expenses will be covered in country. This project is conducted under
the supervision of Dr. Trevor Price (lab website URL:
http://home.uchicago.edu/~pricet/). Interested applicants should send
a CV, cover letter, and contact information for two references to LIZ
(EM: escordato AT uchicago.edu). Feel free to contact me with
questions or requests for more information prior to applying.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (4), Temporary, Cape Lookout National
Seashore-North Carolina, National Park Service - Job Announcement open
from 29 Dec 2008 to16 Jan 2009 . We will hire technicians to monitor
and manage populations of piping plovers, American Oystercatchers,
colonial nesting waterbirds, and other shorebirds. The primary duties
include nesting shorebird monitoring (nest searches, recording data,
GPSing nest sites, tracking nest fates, collecting predator
information, recording color band combinations, etc); fence, sign and
nest exclosure installation; public outreach; and other duties as
necessary. Must be in good physical condition - position requires
walking, digging, and ATV riding in soft sand. Ability to spend long
hours in the field under hot, humid, shadeless, and windy conditions,
patience, and ability to live amicably in semi-remote field housing
with other staff is required. Cape Lookout National Seashore is an
undeveloped 56 mile natural barrier island chain accessible only by
boat. Work weeks in excess of 40 hours are possible. Some flat water
kayaking may be necessary. Sea turtle nest monitoring is also part of
the job responsibilities. The expected start date is 1 Apr and end
date is 30 Sep 2009. Pay is based on a GS-0404-05 salary of
+$13.83/hr. Shared housing is available. The employee's duty station
will be Harkers Island, NC. Qualifications: A four-year degree in
marine biology, ornithology, zoology, wildlife biology or a closely
related curriculum and some work experience in a wildlife-related
position are desired. Work experience may substitute for 4 year
degree. A valid driver's license and the ability to operate ATVs are
required. Employees must complete provided ATV safety training. The
candidates must be able to work well independently and as part of a
team. Employees must wear the official National Park Service uniform.
Applications: The official job announcement will appear on the federal
job website (URL: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov) from 29 Dec 2008 to16
Jan 2009 as a Biological Science Technician GS-0404-05. Those
interested must complete the required application processes by the
deadlines on the announcement. For further information please email or
call JON ALTMAN (EM: jon_altman AT nps.gov, PH: 252-728-2250 ext.
3013).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Albert Creek and Teslin Lake Bird Observatories
in southeast and south central Yukon, Canada are seeking volunteers to
help in migration monitoring operations for the 2009 spring and fall
seasons. The stations operate using protocols set by the Canadian
Migration Monitoring Network. Daily operations include mist netting
and banding of passerines, a census and conducting visual migration
monitoring. Candidates are expected to have some familiarity with
northwestern breeding boreal birds and scribing. Depending on one's
time commitment we will provide training in extraction, handling and
banding of passerines. Applicants with these skills are preferred. We
are looking for people who are highly motivated and willing to work
under extreme weather conditions. Some days vary from -10 celsius at
day break to + 25 in the afternoon. Our living conditions are meager.
We have no permanent living quarters but will provide camping gear.
Volunteers should be prepared to deal with biting insects and the
possibility of encountering bears, moose and other wildlife. We are
open to the public and sometimes serve as an interpretive center for
school groups, tourists and local citizens. Our teams often consist of
summer students. Applicants will need to provide travel to and from
Albert Creek(15Km west of the town of Watson Lake, Yukon) and Teslin
Lake (5km west of the town of Teslin, Yukon). Teslin Lake Bird
Observatory is located at the government campground. Camp sites are
available. The spring season begins at the end of Apr and ends during
the first week of Jun (approximate dates are 23 Apr to 10 Jun) . The
fall season begins during the last week of Jul and ends at the end of
Sep (approximate dates are 23 Jul to 23 Sep) Whitehorse is the nearest
large center with all services available and an international airport.
Whitehorse is located 456 km west of Watson Lake and 180 km west of
Teslin. These stations are located in the northwestern boreal region
of Canada. We offer a unique experience within some of the last
remaining vast boreal wilderness on the planet. Interested applicants
will please e-mail TED MURPHY-KELLY (EM: plus AT northwestel.net), 6
Gillis Place, Whitehorse, Yukon,Y1A 5R2, or call Ted (PH:
867-456-7431).



VOLUNTEER TROPICAL FIELD ASSISTANT for the project "The Response of
Jamaican Bird Communities Within Agro-forestry Systems to Climate
Gradients."- Work Location: Coffee farms in the south-eastern Blue
Mountains, Jamaica, W.I. SUMMARY: One position for 40+ hours per week
having an anticipated start date of 15 Feb 2009 and will continue till
mid-Jun. This is not a paid position, but accommodation and meals are
provided. We are seeking an individual with previous birding and/or
field research experience to work 2-3 months. This is a Smithsonian
Migratory Bird Center research project under the supervision of Dr.
Peter Marra and Herlitz Davis the Graduate student leading the project
in the field. The research will focus on the capacity of coffee
agroforestry systems to act as buffers for migrant and resident birds
along a rainfall gradient as well as provide alternative income for
farmers. The species of interest in the study are American Redstarts
(Setophaga ruticilla) and Black Whiskered Vireos (Vireo altiloquus).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to
the following. Other duties may be assigned. *80-90% of work consists
of mist netting, marking, and territory monitoring of redstarts and
vireos; *Must be able to safely navigate rugged forested terrain;
*General habitat assessment and arthropod and farmer surveys; *Willing
and able to work alone for long irregular hours and during inclement
weather; *Ability to work and live with others in bunk-style housing;
*Work schedule will require weekend work but provides agreed time-off;
*Computer entry of banding and other field data. QUALIFICATIONS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must
carry a valid Driver's License and be eligible to operate a company
vehicle under company policy guidelines. Six months to one year
related experience and/or training; experience familiarity with safe
capturing and handling of birds. APPLICATION PROCESS: A cover letter,
résumé, and contact information for 3 references should be submitted
(by email) to PETER MARRA (EM: marrap AT si.edu) and HERLITZ DAVIS
(EM: davisha AT si.edu). Review of applications will continue until
position is filled.

FIELD TECHNICIANS (8)- Yellow-billed Cuckoo surveys on the Lower
Colorado River We are looking for eight field assistants to conduct
surveys for Yellow-billed Cuckoos, conduct vegetation surveys, and do
some nest searching, radiotelemetry, insect sampling, and data entry
on the Lower Colorado River from 1 Jun - 30 Sep 2009 (end date
somewhat flexible). Pay: $1800/mo. The project will take place on the
LCR between Yuma AZ and southern Nevada, and on the Bill Williams
River NWR. At all sites we will do surveys, veg plots, nest searching,
telemetry, and insect surveys. All applicants must be in good physical
condition, able to hike for 6-9 hours in temperatures which often
exceed 110o F, possess a valid driver's license, a sense of humor, and
have very good hearing and color vision. Preference will be given to
applicants with previous avian survey and nest searching experience,
and an ability to get along with others. Also important is experience
using a compass and GPS to walk to remote locations. Candidates with
experience in avian field work, playback surveys, telemetry, ability
to work with minimal supervision, working in the desert, working with
agency personnel to access survey locations, and ability to drive a
manual transmission will be given preference. Housing will be provided
in Lake Havasu City, AZ, Blythe, CA, and/or Yuma AZ, dependant on work
sites. Some applicants may be asked to occasionally use their own
transportation for fieldwork (reimbursed at 52¢/mile on the job). Send
letter of interest, CV and 3 references to: MURRELET HALTERMAN: e-mail
preferred (EM: LCRcuckoobuster AT yahoo.com). Mail to: Southern Sierra
Research Station. P.O. Box 418 Onyx, CA 93255. Please include a cover
letter briefly discussing your relevant experience and interest in
this project. Hiring will begin in mid-Jan and continue until all
positions are filled.

GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed 14 Apr through 18 Jul 2009
for research on grassland bird ecology in the mid-Atlantic/New England
region. Three static positions will be located at research sites in
MA, NJ, or MD. A fourth, "floater" position will travel among the
three sites as needed. Duties will include nest searching and
monitoring, marking nestlings, vegetation sampling and data entry.
Experience using nest search methods in early successional habitats is
highly desirable. Ability to identify grassland birds of the eastern
U.S. required. Applicants must be able to work independently, and
proficiency with MS Excel is preferred. Salary is approximately
$2200/month DOE, lodging provided. Must have own vehicle. When travel
is required, mileage reimbursement will be provided. Send cover letter
of interest, resume, and three references by 28 Feb to KIM PETERS,
Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House,
NJ 08210, (EM: kim.peters AT njaudubon.org).

FIELD ASSISTANTS (2-3) - needed 1 May - 30 Jul (dates are somewhat
flexible) to assist with a study on the ecology and conservation of
scrub-shrub birds (primarily Prairie Warblers) in an actively managed
pitch pine-scrub oak ecosystem located in Montague, Massachusetts (see
URL: http://www.umass.edu/nebarrensfuels/ma_barrens/montague/index.html).
Tasks will include searching for, monitoring, and video taping nests,
target and constant-effort mist-netting/banding Prairie Warblers,
territory mapping and re-sighting color marked birds, and conducting
vegetation surveys. We strongly prefer applicants that have previous
passerine nest searching experience. Other desired traits are
mist-netting experience and the ability to map and re-sight color
marked birds. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, be able to
work independently, be in good physical condition, and be able to
carry heavy equipment in the field. Applicants will be working at
times in very dense, shrubby vegetation. Work schedule will be 5-6
days a week; possibly 6 days a week during peak nesting (Jun). Pay
rate will be approximately $1600/month. Housing is not provided,
however housing can be found in the Umass, Amherst area (20 minutes
from study site). Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact
information (name, phone number, and email address) for 3 references
to MIKE AKRESH (EM: mike.akresh AT gmail.com). Applications will be
accepted 1 Mar 2009 or until positions are filled.

FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS: Get paid to go birding in Ohio! (6-7 positions
available!). Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas field ornithologists needed from
about 15 May - 31 Jul 2009 (URL: http://www.ohiobirds.org/obba2/).
Applicants MUST HAVE the ability to identify all eastern birds by
sight AND especially, by song/call. 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 while working in a
beautiful state with diverse avian communities (approximately 200
nesting species)! Preferred applicants will also have experience using
GPS and topographic maps, and will be motivated to keep accurate and
detailed records of daily survey activities. Applicants must be
willing to work long days and be willing to camp. Pay will be $8.24/hr
(approx. $2,000 per month). Daily field transportation and camping
vouchers will be provided. APPLICATION PROCESS: Please email cover
letter, resume, and names and contact information for 3 references to
AARON BOONE (EM: boone.70 AT osu.edu). For additional questions about
this position, email or call (PH: 614-247-6458). Please apply no later
than 1 Mar...apply TODAY to get involved in a truly exciting project
to put the nesting birds of Ohio on the map!

WHOOPING CRANE TRACKING INTERNSHIP: Duties: Assist in radiotracking
reintroduced whooping cranes in Florida, on migration, and in
Wisconsin. Duration: Begins Jan 2009. This position is long-term but
may be filled shorter term by mutual agreement. Stipend: $550 per
month. Lodging provided. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree
in biology or conservation; physically fit and willing to work
outdoors at any time of day and any day of week; valid driver's
license, excellent driving record, and ability to drive up to 400
miles per day; ability to problem-solve and work cooperatively with
other team members. Desired: Experience with radiotelemetry; ability
to fly up to 6 hours in small aircraft without becoming airsick;
experience with GIS, and/or database management. Sponsor:
International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI (URL:
http://www.savingcranes.org). AA/EOE. Contact: DR. RICHARD URBANEK,
(EM: richard_urbanek AT fws.gov, PH: 612/804-0959). To Apply: EMAIL
(1) cover letter stating your interest in the project, (2) resume, (3)
college transcripts, and (4) the names, email addresses, and phone
numbers of three references to Dr. Urbanek. Applications accepted
until position is filled.

FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed to conduct area searches and habitat
assessments for Great Basin Bird Observatory during the breeding
season on the Lower Colorado River. Are you interested in adventure,
great birds, and exploring the desert? Are you willing to face
temperatures up to 115 degrees, dense riparian vegetation, and
rattlesnakes? If you are answering yes, this may be your ticket to a
long and early summer. Applicants must be available from 1 Apr through
mid-Jun (with options to begin in early Mar and work through the end
of Jun). Duties will include area searches, territory mapping, habitat
assessments, and data entry in Excel. Applicants must have one season
of experience in passerine identification by sight and sound
(preferably with southwestern birds), the ability to hike in hot and
strenuous conditions, and be able to work well with a field partner in
remote locations. Surveyors will be stationed in pairs and housing
(some combination of camping, motels, or apartments) will be provided.
Couples with experience are encouraged to apply. Surveyors will be
paid $1800-$2200/month depending on experience. Please send a cover
letter and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of 3 references) to AMY LEIST (email leistATgbbo.org).

Ph.D. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP- is currently open for work on
songs of Mangrove Warblers (Dendroica petechia castaneiceps) in Baja
California Sur, Mexico. Field work will be carried out on both sides
of the peninsula in suitable mangrove habitat. The general topic
concerns habitat effects and cultural erosion in fragmented
populations. But the specific area of research depends on the
candidate's interests and how they relate to our existing data base.
The project is currently fully funded and may begin as early as Jan
2009 or be delayed to May or Aug 2009 depending on the applicant. The
successful applicant must have completed an M.S. degree (or the
equivalent) in Biological or Wildlife Sciences and must have field
experience in color banding, recording vocalizations of wild
free-ranging birds, mastery of song analytical devices, and
concomitant mastery of the appropriate statistical tools for analysis
of such data. If you once heard a bird while walking to your car, or
always wanted to know about bird song because you thought it was cool,
please do not apply. The Assistantship pays $18 k per annum and
includes a complete tuition waiver. There is a budget for field
expenses and equipment, and the opportunity to earn additional funding
as an hourly worker in the Wildlife and Fisheries Program. The
successful applicant must have a GRE of over 1100 (verbal and
quantitative), an over-all GPA of over 3.2 and be willing to work
under extreme environmental conditions (e.g. hot temperatures, warm
beer and the densest habitat you can imagine). If you are interested,
please contact DR. ROBERT C. WHITMORE, PO Box 6125, West Virginia
University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6125, (PH: 304-293-4797 ext 2491, EM:
rwhitmor AT wvu.edu).

SEABIRD MONITORING-The Alaska Maritime NWR will be hiring about 10-15
GS-4, 5, 6 and 7 technicians to conduct seabird monitoring at remote
sites in Alaska. We have received initial word that our vacancy
announcements for the 2009 AMNWR summer Biological Science Technician
- Avian will be posted on USAjobs on or about 2 Jan and will close 16
Jan (keep checking the site if it is not listed on exactly that date).
Grade Job announcement No. Vacancy ID no.
GS- 4 R7-09-230923-KD OU230923
GS-5 R7-09-230994-KD OU230994
GS-6/7 R7-09-230998-KD OU230998
(URL: http://www.usajobs.gov/) it is probably easiest to look for the
jobs by searching under "Homer, AK" , but also consider ""Biological
Science Technician" or the announcement number. If you can't find it,
please let me know. Important things: Please let us know directly
(i.e., not just in your online application) if you are enrolled as a
student > half time and expect to be the semester afterwards as well.
This will increase our options for hiring you. Dates for the positions
vary with sites, but in general are late Apr or early May through
sometime in Sep You must apply to each position or grade for which you
want consideration. Only U.S. citizens and nationals (residents of
American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.
If you are a non-US citizen (or if you are not selected for a paid
position), please contact us to let us know if you would be interested
in a volunteer position performing much of the same work. Travel
(within US), food and lodging provided for volunteers. We are
expecting a list of candidates no earlier than 26 Jan and most likely
a bit later. We will begin interviews and selections once we receive
the lists. Please feel free to contact either HEATHER RENNER (EM:
heather_renner AT fws.gov) or JEFF WILLIAMS (EM: jeff_williams AT
fws.gov) with questions (or cc both of us), since each of us may be
unavailable at some times.

ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER EIDER INTERNSHIP - The Alaska SeaLife Center is
currently seeking an intern in our Avian Department working with
ASLC's research eider birds. This position introduces basic animal
care and husbandry techniques specific to captive arctic waterfowl
species. The candidate is responsible for assisting in the daily care
and maintenance of the Center's research eider collection and their
habitat as well as any quarantine duties when necessary. The position
also entails learning about and assisting with endangered species
breeding season duties. This position may also entail regular
educational talks and/or presentations. Applicants must be currently
enrolled in an accredited college or university with a primary area of
study in the field of biology, zoology, psychology, or other animal
related field. Recent college graduates may also apply. This is an
unpaid position; housing and a food stipend are provided. Interns are
responsible for all travel expenses. This is a 12 week position
beginning mid-May. Please see full internship description online at
(URL: http://www.alaskasealife.org). To apply send a cover letter,
resume, application, and two sealed letters of recommendation to the
address listed on the application form. Applications are due by 1 Feb
2009. For more information please contact JENELLE GILDING (PH:
907-224-6307, EM: volunteer_intern AT alaskasealife.org).

ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER AVIAN INTERNSHIP - The Alaska SeaLife Center is
currently seeking an intern in our Avian Department working with
ASLC's public display avian collection. This position introduces basic
animal care and husbandry techniques. The candidate is responsible for
assisting in the daily care and maintenance of the Center's avian
collection and avian exhibits. This position also participates in
daily educational talks and/or tours. Applicants must be currently
enrolled in an accredited college or university with a primary area of
study in the field of biology, zoology, psychology, or other animal
related field. Recent college graduates may also apply. This is an
unpaid position; housing and a food stipend are provided. Interns are
responsible for all travel expenses. This is a 12 week position
beginning mid-May. Please see full internship description online at
(URL: http://www.alaskasealife.org). To apply send a cover letter,
resume, application, and two sealed letters of recommendation to the
address listed on the application form. Applications are due by 1 Feb
2009. For more information please contact JENELLE GILDING (PH:
907-224-6307, EM: volunteer_intern AT alaskasealife.org).