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INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST INTERNSHIP - The International Crane Foundation
(ICF) is seeking to fill an Interpretive Naturalist Internship position
in 2013. Interpretive Naturalist Interns will develop and lead daily
interpretive tours at ICF; interact and assist the general public with
admission, gift shop merchandise, memberships, and overall ICF site
orientation on a daily basis; gain experience planning, designing, and
evaluating interpretive programs and written materials; educate and
inspire people of all ages about the world's 15 crane species and the
ecosystems on which they depend; create, implement, and present one or
several individualized, self-directed projects related to the goals and
objectives of the ICF Communication and Education Department. The
Interpretive Naturalist Internship begins June 2013 and runs through
November 2013. This internship may be extendable to continue
self-directed projects through the winter season based on available
funding and the mutual interest of the intern and ICF. A $550/month
stipend and excellent on-site housing accommodations are provided.
Applicants should be prepared to live in a co-ed communal living
situation and be able to work outdoors everyday in all weather
conditions found in Wisconsin. Two years of college or an equivalent
practical experience; good communication and writing skills; and an
ability to teach diverse audiences in a non-formal setting. Candidates
should demonstrate a strong interest/background in the fields of
interpretation, environmental education, conservation biology,
ornithology, education, graphic design, film/documentary production, or
other related fields. All applicants must be eligible to work in the
United States at the time they apply. Candidates without a work visa
must obtain one before they will be considered for an internship.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills are necessary.
Applicants should send a one page cover letter, resume (no more than two
pages), and contact information for three references to: Mr. CULLY
SHELTON, Interpretive Program Manager (EM: cshelton AT
savingcranes.org). Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 19th, 2013.
BIRD BANDER at the University of Utah field stations. Location:
University of Utah Rio Mesa Field Station near Arches National Park,
Utah http://www.riomesa.utah.edu/ University of Utah Red Butte Canyon
Research Natural Area, Salt Lake City, Utah
http://www.utahfieldstations.org/stations/11-redbutte.html Duration:
Spring season (April 13 - May 31). Job Type: Seasonal. Job Description:
Job Type: Contract. Job Description: University of Utah Bird Monitoring
Project Summary: University of Utah biology professor Cagan Sekercioglu
is conducting a pilot bird migration monitoring project at the
university field stations in Utah. This is an opportunity to band birds
in spectacular landscapes that are off-limits to the public. A
bander-in-charge is required to operate a passerine migration monitoring
station at each site between April 15 and June 15. A qualified candidate
is expected to have substantial experience in ageing, sexing, banding,
and mist-netting western North American passerines. Supervision and
training of volunteers, data quality control and data entry are among
duties required of the bander. The stations will be open every day
weather permitting. Compensation: $1000/month for BIC plus room and
board. To Apply: Email cover letter and resume outlining qualifications
to Evan Buechley (EM: e.buechley AT utah.edu) with "University of Utah
Bird Bander Position" in the subject line. Number of Openings: 1.
VOLUNTEER ALERT! at Life Net Nature. Website:
http://lifenetnature.org/index.php/volunteer/ Location: Amazon, Ecuador,
South America. Duration: June 25 to July 8, 2013. Job Type: Volunteer.
Job Description: VOLUNTEER ALERT! Bird survey & banding volunteers
wanted for Amazon, Ecuador, South America. June 25 to July 8, 2013.
Assist Dr. Dusti Becker of Life Net Nature with bird surveys in the
Amazon this summer. Add to your field biology resume and life list.
Volunteers assist with canoe and trail surveys of birds along the
Shiripuno River. Volunteers assist with mist-netting and banding to
document and determine status of avifauna in Waorani Reserve, deep in
the Amazon of Ecuador. Training in banding is provided during the
project, but keen birding skills, and some knowledge of mist-netting is
required. Our team will share information about birds and birding with
local guides and community members to enhance community-based ecotourism
and to develop local appreciation for birds and their conservation
needs. Donation of $1650 covers food and lodging at Waorani Ecolodge and
all in-country flights & land travel. International flights are not
included. This Life Net expedition meets and ends in Quito, Ecuador. To
Apply: To apply use form available at the volunteer page of Life Net
Nature: URL: http://lifenetnature.org/index.php/volunteer/) or contact
Dr. Becker by email. DR. DUSTI BECKER, LIFE NET NATURE, International
Conservation Projects Coordinator, 6423 S. Bascom Trail, Willcox, AZ
85643 (URL: http://lifenetnature.org/ PH: 520-384-3886 EM: dbecker AT
lifenetnature.org).
AVIAN MONITORING VOLUNTEER Location: Las Tangaras Reserve Mindo, Western
Andes, Ecuador. Duration: July 14 - 27, 2013. Job Type: Volunteer. Job
Description: AVIAN MONITORING VOLUNTEER - Las Tangaras Reserve Mindo,
Western Andes, Ecuador, July 14 - 27, 2013. Volunteers help mist-net,
band, and survey birds at Las Tangaras Reserve in the world's number one
avian biodiversity hotspot: the tropical Andes. Dr. Becker, a well-known
tropical avian ecologist with 20 years of experience in Ecuador, leads
the expeditions assisted by experienced Ecuadorian para-biologists. At
Las Tangaras we research cloud forest avian community structure and
species tolerances for deforestation and grazing. Las Tangaras Reserve,
is located in the famed birding destination of Mindo, Ecuador. The
reserve supports many Choco endemics, 25 species of hummingbirds, and
the largest regional Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek (mating arena).
Volunteers help set up and monitor mist nets, extract birds from nets,
carry birds from nets to banding stations, and record basic ecological
data. Volunteers will have some afternoons free to explore and bird. We
also provide training in banding and the project provide an ample
background on tropical avian ecology. Expeditions begin and end in
Quito. A volunteer donation of $1500 to Life Net is partially tax
deductible and covers room, board, and transportation during the project
and contributes to Life Net avian conservation projects in Ecuador. To
Apply: To apply, complete the volunteer application form located on the
volunteer page and e-mail it with a brief cover letter (resume is
optional) to Dr. DUSTI BECKER (EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org).
SAVANNA CONSERVATION PROJECT COORDINATOR, SWAZILAND - A Field Research &
Student Coordinator position is available with ALL OUT AFRICA on our
Savanna Conservation project for 1 YEAR starting in late May 2012. Food
and accommodation are provided and a basic stipend of R4,000. The
position involves co-ordinating our Savanna Research Project based in
Mbuluzi Game Reserve in the Lubombo Conservancy of Swaziland (which
comprises Hlane Royal National Park, Mlawula Nature Reserve, Mbuluzi
Game Reserve and Shewula Community Nature Reserve). ALL OUT AFRICA
operates in Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana, and Mozambique and runs a
range of different wildlife and social projects through offering
volunteers and students the opportunity to participate in the projects
as a means of sustaining them (www.alloutafrica.com). The main purpose
of this position is to plan, organize and manage international
volunteers/students to work on the Savanna Conservation Project. Your
main goals will be to achieve: 1. Happy volunteers/students 2.
Successful field data collection & entry In running this project, ALL
OUT AFRICA works with a variety of partners including the University of
Florida, University of Swaziland, conservation agencies and park
management authorities. The main focus of the volunteer/student
co-ordination will be helping to organise and motivate short-term
international volunteers/students and arrange their daily activities to
gather the research data. Many of the volunteers/students may not have
field research experience and you would be their mentor and guide. You
would be responsible for organizing and motivating them and arranging
their daily activities. You will be asked to help co-ordinate (in
conjunction with a local assistant) the logistical needs of the
volunteers/students including transporting them, arranging food
provision (doing weekly food shops and co-ordinating shared cooking
duties) and accommodation. The accommodation is based at our research
station in Mbuluzi Game Reserve which includes a permanent research
building and tented camp with running water (including hot showers and
toilets). Electricity is provided for limited periods via a generator.
The project work involves carrying out field-based monitoring of the
following (in six 1km2 plots to investigate their relative influences on
each other):, **Vegetation, **Ungulates, **Rodents, **Small predators,
**Birds There are also some specific studies of:, **raptor breeding,
**tortoise tracking (telemetry & satellite), **pangolins & aardvark
burrow use You will also be responsible for on-site management of the
research station as well as working with long term PHD students based
there. In addition, you will play an important role in the Lubombo
Conservancy committee and as well as lead an environmental education
programme in the surrounding communities. There will be long hours
involved in the work, and some night work. Applicants should be
comfortable working such hours under difficult field conditions in
rugged terrain. Requirements: **A BSc degree in ecology/zoology/botany
(preferably MSc), **A valid manual driving license of at least 2 yrs,
**experience & demonstrated ability with ecological field research,
**excellent people skills & field guiding skills, **willingness and
ability to organise & mentor volunteers in all research activities,
**rabies vaccination. Other desired criteria: **radio telemetry
experience, **mist netting experience, **animal handling experience
(preferably rodents), **.cooking skills To apply send a CV and
motivation letter to (EM: jobs AT alloutafrica.com) by 19th April 2013
clearly referencing in the subject line "Savanna Conservation
Co-ordinator".
VOLUNTEER FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS are needed for Thunder Cape Bird
Observatory's fall (August, September & October) 2013 Migration
Monitoring Program. The core program is centered on monitoring migrating
birds through daily census, mist-netting and banding in collaboration
with The Canadian Migration Monitoring Network. No experience is
necessary but ability to identify Eastern birds in the field is an
asset. Training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to
learn or hone your skills at extracting, identifying and banding birds.
Thunder Cape is an isolated location. On site housing & food is
provided. Please complete application form at
http://www.tbfn.net/thunder-cape-bird-observatory and email to JOHN
WOODCOCK, Program Coordinator, Thunder Cape Bird Observatory, (EM:
johnwoodcock AT hotmail.ca, PH: 807-251-3673). Visit our web site (URL:
http://www.tbfn.net/thunder-cape-bird-observatory) for more information
about Thunder Cape Bird Observatory.
FIELD ASSISTANTS at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and US Forest
Service. Location: Springfield / Amherst, MA area. Duration: 2.5 - 3
months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of openings: 2. Application Deadline:
20 Apr 2013. Job Description: Field Assistants needed early May through
late July for research studying the effects of native vs. non-native
plants on the ecology of birds in urban / suburban yards of western
Massachusetts. The project is part of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird
Center's Neighborhood Nestwatch (URL:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/MigratoryBirds/Research/Neighborhood_Nestwatc
h/default.cfm),
a citizen science project that combines ornithological research with
environmental education. Daily duties include mist-netting, point
counts, outreach to households, organizing site visits, data entry, and
vegetation sampling. This is a great opportunity to participate in the
Neighborhood Nestwatch Network while uncovering some of the mysteries
driving urban and suburban bird populations. Mileage reimbursement and
housing stipend provided. Salary $1600/mo. Qualifications: 1)
Demonstrable experience with running mist nets independently; 2)
Experience conducting point counts, nest searching and re-sighting
color-banded birds; 3) Ability to identify New England birds by sight
and sound; 4) Environmental education / outreach experience desirable,
willingness a must; 5) Ability to project infectious enthusiasm for
urban birds; 6) Ability to work long hours from early morning onward,
six days per week; 7) Meticulous data entry and other office-related
tasks; 8) Must have a valid driver's license. To Apply: Please send
cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and contact information for
three references to SUSANNAH LERMAN (EM: slerman AT cns.umass.edu).
M.A.P.S. SEASONAL BIRD BANDER (2) at Sharon, CT. Purpose of the
position: The M.A.P.S. project was started in 1989 by the Institute for
Bird Populations. M.A.P.S. -Monitoring Avian Productivity &
Survivorship- is a constant effort banding project aimed at monitoring
bird populations by gathering information about productivity- the
ability of individual bird species to reproduce and survivorship of
adults birds from year to year. The intent is to not only document
declines as they are occurring, but to attribute whether the decline is
the result of adults not returning back to their breeding sites or to
adults not successfully producing young on their breeding territories.
There are over 500 banding stations nationwide that are collecting data
and submitting it to a central office in California where the data is
then compiled and analyzed on a site specific and region by region
basis. In 1997, The Sharon Audubon Center collaborated with various
National Audubon Society properties, local chapters of Audubon, and the
Nature Conservancy to establish 7 banding stations located within the
Northwest Corner of CT and in nearby Dutchess County. Annually, one or
two banders are trained and hired to work at our 5 banding stations from
May-August to mist-net, band birds and record data. This is a part-time
(three day/wk) seasonal position beginning in mid-May and running
through early August. Training days are May 10-13. Essential Functions:
Primary responsibilities of the Seasonal Bird Banders are to operate
mist-netting and banding (MAPS) stations in CT and NY, which includes
setting up mist-nets before dawn, carefully extracting and banding birds
for up to 6 hours at a time, take and record different measurements of
the birds including, but not limited to, weight, sex and age. Additional
Functions: Bird Banding Interns must constantly check and maintain
mist-nets and other equipment, and perform and minor repairs needed, as
well as enter the recorded data into the database. Interns may
communicate with volunteers to coordinate schedules. Qualifications:
Good birding skills and knowledge or eastern birds; previous
mist-netting and banding experience helpful but not necessary, training
provided (May 10-13). A current driver's license and own transportation
are required. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk on trails and on
uneven off-trail terrain, and must be able to sit, stand, grasp, lift,
carry, walk, push, reach, climb and pull for short and extended periods
of time. Compensation: $8.25/hr plus housing. To Apply: All applications
must be completed online at the following link (URL: :
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1700/job) Please include resume,
cover letter and contact info for 3 professional references. No paper or
emailed resumes will be accepted.
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed between about 22 Jul and 27 Sep
2013 for a seabird monitoring project at the Barren Islands, Alaska. We
will collect information on breeding success and population size of
common murres, black-legged kittiwakes, tufted puffins, and fork-tailed
storm-petrels; on diets of murre and puffin chicks; and on growth rates
of storm-petrel and puffin chicks. Some of the work will be conducted by
observing cliff-nesting birds with binoculars; surveying burrow-nesters
and weighing and measuring chicks will be manual. The crew of four will
live at a field camp on the island and commute to study areas in a small
boat and by hiking. Some basic rock climbing and rappelling are
necessary (training provided). This position offers excellent
opportunities for viewing seabirds and other wildlife, but conditions
are often windy, cool, and damp. Applicants should be in excellent
physical condition, able to make careful observations over long periods
of time, and able to work and live happily in this environment. We
provide airfare (within the U.S.), food, lodging, and required
equipment. To apply send a cover letter and resume (including the names,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to ARTHUR KETTLE,
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, 95 Sterling Hwy. #1, Homer,
Alaska 99603; (EM: Arthur_KettleATfws.gov; PH: 907- 226-4614; FX:
907-235-7783).
SEASONAL AVIAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT / INTERN - ALASKA Agency: USGS Alaska
Science Center. Location: Seward Peninsula, Alaska. Job Description:
Avian field assistant needed for a large-scale study evaluating the
effects of climate change on avian abundances and demography in the
boreal-artic transition zone of Alaska. Primary duties will include
conducting point-counts of landbirds and shorebirds, habitat sampling,
and capture and banding of passerines using mist-nets. Other duties may
include field support for shorebird trapping and nest searching.
Position runs from 10 May - 25 July. Qualifications: Previous experience
with field research in avian ecology with specific experience in
identifying Alaskan birds by sight and sound preferred. This position
requires the ability to collect accurate field data, communicate well
with supervisor, maintain and operate field equipment in a safe and
responsible manner, and work with supervision following established
research protocol. The applicant must be able to use topographical maps,
compass, GPS, and 4WD trucks. Preference will be given to applicants who
have experience capturing and handling birds and conducting
point-counts. Must be motivated and willing to work long hours in remote
areas under potentially inclement field conditions (cold, biting
insects) and have the ability to adjust to varying schedules throughout
the field season (with good humor). Applicants must be able to carry a
20+ lbs backpack or equipment through arctic tundra for multiple miles,
and be willing to live in a primitive field camp. Interested individuals
should send a cover letter outlining past research experience, a
detailed resume, and contact information for three references to Lance
McNew (contact information below). Applications by native Alaskans with
interests in wildlife ecology are encouraged to apply. Position will
remain open until filled and interested applicants should submit
applications as soon as possible. Salary: This is a volunteer position.
Travel to Alaska, food, primitive housing, and a modest per diem will be
provided. Last date to apply: 19 April, 2013. Contact: LANCE B. MCNEW,
Research Wildlife Biologist, USGS Alaska Science Center, 4210 University
Dr., Anchorage AK, 99508. (EM: lmcnew AT usgs.gov PH: 907-786-7075)
BANDER IN CHARGE - The Delta Marsh Bird Observatory is looking for a
Bander In Charge for the 2013 season. Delta Marsh Bird Observatory
(DMBO), located at the south end of Lake Manitoba (24 km north of
Portage la Prairie), has been operating since 1992, initially as a fall
monitoring site, and then in 1995 as both spring and fall. A narrow
strip of trees growing on a dune ridge between the lake and the marsh
provides a natural migration pathway and stopover site, creating an
ideal place in which to situate a monitoring station. The ridge and
associated deciduous forest acts as a natural migrational corridor for
landbirds migrating to and from the boreal forest and aspen parklands to
the west of Lake Manitoba. Delta Marsh is an 18,000 hectare marsh, the
largest of several marshes in the Lake Manitoba basin. DMBO operates
daily during spring and fall migration, following a standardized
protocol which includes banding, a daily census, continuous observations
and daily Estimated Totals. Spring coverage begins 1 May and continues
into the first week of June; fall coverage begins 8 July and runs
through to the end of September. Huge numbers of migrating songbirds
(average 7,500/year) have earned DMBO the reputation of being among the
busiest monitoring stations on the continent. The Yellow Warbler is the
species most often caught at DMBO, with an average of about 1500
individuals banded each year. Tennessee Warbler and Myrtle Warbler are
also banded in large numbers. Other commonly banded species include
Least Flycatcher, Song Sparrow, American Redstart, Northern Waterthrush
and White-throated Sparrow. Duties would include: 1. Clear and maintain
ten (10) spring and fall mist net sites in the forested dune ridge at
Delta Marsh, Manitoba. 2. Conduct mist netting and banding operations,
seven (7) days per week and collect pertinent banding data on each bird
captured. 3. Co-ordinate and supervise assistant and volunteer banders.
4. Enter banding data to BandIt and backup all data daily. 5. Complete
"Daily estimated total" sheets daily. 6. Enter all "Daily estimated
total" sheets daily. 7. Submit schedules to the Banding Office at the
end of the season. 8. Submit all data to the Board of Directors. 9.
Write a summary account of the banding season and submit to the Board of
Directors. Housing and a food stipend will be provided. Please email
resume to: Delta Marsh Bird Observatory Attn: PAULA GRIEEF (EM: p_grieef
AT ducks.ca).
SPATIAL ECOLOGIST at National Audubon Society, San Francisco, CA.
OVERVIEW: Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting
birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon's
mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale
through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation
action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers,
State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory
flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of
Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the
critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of BirdLife
International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country
organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas
around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local
level. What defines Audubon's unique value is a powerful grassroots
network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon
Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 46 states, and 700 staff across
the country. Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POSITION
SUMMARY: The Spatial Ecologist is responsible for helping to conceive
and execute analyses that help the Conservation Science group fulfill
its core responsibilities, which include: describing patterns of bird
distribution and abundance throughout the annual cycle; characterizing
the processes that shape those patterns; identifying conservation
targets and prioritizing conservation efforts from biological and
sociological perspectives; and providing scientific justification, study
design, and analyses for projects that engage the public in science.
S/he will be an integral member of Audubon's National Science Program
and will report to the Director of Conservation Science. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: **Collaborate on analyses to describe changes in bird
populations through space and time; **Prioritize conservation efforts in
a spatial context; **Curate diverse spatial data; **Assist with design
and spatial analysis of Citizen Science projects; **Contribute to
peer-reviewed publications and grant-writing in support of projects;
**Provide cartographic support for projects. QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE: **Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, spatial ecology, natural
resources, or conservation-related field (or M.S. with equivalent
research or work experience) required; **Ability to clearly frame
research questions, design studies, and implement analyses;
**Demonstrated ability to manipulate data and script analyses in R,
Bugs, and/or Python; **3-5 years of experience prioritizing conservation
efforts using Zonation, Marxan, or other conservation prioritization
software; **Ability to work independently and in a group; **Ability to
think creatively about connections between birds, places, and people;
**Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as
interpersonal skills; **Meticulous approach to reviewing and
interpreting data and metadata; **Strong preference for: candidates with
expertise in ornithology, especially birds of North America; experience
developing web-based cartographic tools; knowledge of the birding
community; past participation in Christmas Bird Count or Breeding Bird
Survey; and/or experience in Important Bird Areas process or site
conservation. Applications will be accepted online until the position is
filled (URL: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1708/job).
ARCTIC RESEARCH TECHNICIANS needed to assist with surveys of
arctic-breeding SHOREBIRDS in Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary
in the central Canadian arctic (67º 14' N, 100º 15' W). Identification
of arctic shorebirds by sight and sound is ESSENTIAL. Other DUTIES
pertaining to nutritional and population ecology studies of waterfowl
include snow surveys, anatomical dissections, nest searching islands for
sea duck nests and capture of hens, helicopter-assisted goose banding,
general camp chores. DATES are, but opportunities exist to stay for
longer time periods. Positions are VOLUNTEER, but travel (within
continental North America), accommodations, and food provided. We seek
individuals who are tolerant and flexible to varying personalities and
working conditions (rudimentary living conditions with little privacy,
inclement weather, mosquitoes, hiking up to 25 km/day over various
terrain, pulling boats over crumbing ice, working in bear country,
travel by various aircraft), able to take initiative with tasks both in
the field and back at camp, and those in good physical condition with
extensive outdoor experience. First aid and CPR certification required;
experience with boats and firearms a definite plus. For more
information, please contact DANA KELLETT at Environment Canada (EM:
dana.kellett AT ec.gc.ca).
AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIAN at Oregon State University. Website:
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/flel/index.htm Location: southern Indiana.
Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 1 May
2013. Job Description: One point count technician ($1,800/month +
housing) needed to join a research team monitoring source-sink dynamics
of migratory forest songbirds in southern Indiana. The position will
begin on 1 May 2013 and continue through approximately 31 July 2013.
Primary duties will involve: early-morning point counts to census avian
communities; afternoon vegetation surveys; distributing and collecting
song broadcast units to attract breeding individuals; data entry; and
training interns on point count methods and bird identification. Other
responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment
maintenance, managing databases, proofing entered data, etc. Candidates
will be expected to work long hours with early starts in relatively
difficult field conditions (e.g., high humidity, thorny understory,
ticks, poison ivy, etc.). Housing will be provided. Preference will be
shown for individuals that are willing to drive a personal vehicle to
and from field sites. Mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of $0.35 per
mile. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest-scale
demographic studies ever conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine.
The study is being conducted through a partnership among the Smithsonian
Migratory Bird Center (P. Marra, S. Sillett, and B. Ryder), Oregon State
University (M.G. Betts), the Institute for Bird Populations, and the
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (R.A. Fischer). A
study overview can be found at (URL:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/research/marra/wood-thrush.cfm
).
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have: extensive experience
conducting avian point counts and estimating distances to detected birds
(preferably eastern birds); excellent navigational abilities; meticulous
data collection skills; the ability to work independently; good
inter-personal skills; and a valid driver's license. To apply please
send electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a
letter of interest, 2) a C.V, and 3) the names and contact information
for three work references to JONATHON VALENTE (EM: Jonathon.Valente AT
oregonstate.edu). Please specify which position(s) interest you. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions
are filled.
WILDLIFE PROGRAM MANAGER - The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and
Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is currently
recruiting for the Wildlife Management Program Specialist Position
(Wildlife Program Manager position), in Honolulu HI. This position is
integral to the planning, coordination and management of wildlife
related programs across the State (including but not limited to
endangered species recovery programs, protected species habitat
planning, game management/hunting programs, and invasive species
response and management).The position is responsible for accounting and
program administration, budget development and oversight, and responding
to legislative actions/inquiries. Represents the Department and the
Division on boards and commissions, and coordinates with outside
agencies and jurisdictions, and other relevant stakeholders, to
facilitate Wildlife Program goals and objectives. Duties Summary: Plan,
supervise and coordinate program planning, research, evaluation and
related staff and administrative services for the State's wildlife
management program. Supervise staff assigned to game and non-game
programs with responsibilities for research, program development and
management assistance; formulate and recommend program goals, policies,
plans and budgets; serve as the key subject matter expert for the
wildlife management program and perform other related duties as
assigned. Link to the full position description:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hawaii/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=625
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PRESIDENT, Connecticut Audubon Society - Summary: Connecticut Audubon
Society (CAS) seeks a visionary and inspiring President to lead the
organization and serve as a spokesperson and advocate for conservation
in the state of Connecticut. In addition to diversifying and deepening
funding sources, the President will work with staff and the Boards on
conservation and advocacy issues, promoting the work of CAS throughout
the state, and building its reputation as a conservation leader. The
President will drive the coordination of all initiatives and locations
across CAS to increase organizational effectiveness. S/he will lead an
executive management team, developing a performance culture among a
group of diverse and talented individuals. CAS conserves Connecticut's
environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the
state's bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, CAS operates
nature centers in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret, an
EcoTravel office in Essex and an environmental advocacy program in
Hartford. CAS manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state,
preserves over 2.600 acres of open space in Connecticut, and educates
over 200,000 children and adults annually. The organization has been
successful in three main efforts over the last year: growing and
improving educational programming; increasing communications and
outreach efforts; and building the fee-for-service conservation services
business. The President will serve as a leader in building upon the
momentum created in these three areas. S/he will also be an enthusiastic
and effective fundraiser for the organization. The President will lead
CAS in in the following areas: advocacy and knowledge dissemination
driven by objective evidence, science-based education of children, and
land management. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of CAS
with responsibilities for managing the organization and the staff,
engaging volunteers, members and supporters, and overseeing the
financial and legal aspects. Ideal candidates will offer leadership and
credibility in the conservation field and bring the ability to serve as
a highly effective spokesperson for CAS with external and internal
audiences. S/he will also be highly strategic and visionary, with the
ability to conceive of, build support for, and implement strategies for
increasing funding. The president is a voting member of the state-wide
Board of Directors and works closely with the Board and its Executive
Committee, as well as with the regional Boards connected to each nature
center. The position is based in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Responsibilities - The President will be responsible for management of
the organization and its five regional centers. S/he reports to the
Board of Directors and manages a staff of thirty and ten direct reports
including: a Senior Director of Science & Conservation, Directors of
Education, Marketing & Public Outreach, Finance, EcoTravel, and
Conservation Sciences, and four regional center directors. Specific
responsibilities include: Management: Lead CAS in effective
implementation of the organization's mission and core values; **Ensure
that CAS's strategy and vision are consistently aligned across the state
office and regional sites; **Cultivate a strong and transparent working
relationship with the Board of Directors and the Regional Boards,
ensuring open communication about the measurements of financial and
programmatic performance against stated milestones and goals; **Develop
the senior management team to ensure effective decision-making and
consistent communications with staff throughout the organization;
**Engage and manage relationships with volunteers and members; **Provide
guidance and leadership in development of the organization's budget and
reporting and maintain best practices in all aspects of financial
operations. Development: **Act as an enthusiastic and inspiring
fundraiser for CAS and cultivate a fundraising culture within the
organization; **Direct the establishment of aggressive goals and plans
to secure funding sources to enable growth in programs and a
strengthened balance sheet; **Support the Development department in
efforts to pursue funding sources, with personal involvement with
significant partners and donors. Conservation: **Lead advocacy efforts,
ensuring that CAS is the leading conservation organization in the state
of Connecticut; **Oversee and provide guidance on the organization's
innovative educational programming, including the newly launched Science
in Nature curriculum; **Oversee and provide guidance to CAS's land
management practice. Communications:; **Serve as an effective and
dynamic spokesperson for the organization to the public, funders, media,
and other audiences; **Promote and strengthen CAS as a conservation
leader in the state; **Guide and support knowledge dissemination
efforts, including the annual State of the Birds Report; **Identify,
build and nurture coalitions and collaborative partnerships with other
nonprofits and agencies in the state. Qualifications - The President
will bring the following critical skills, experiences and competencies:
Conservation leadership: **An expertise in conservation, with an ability
to become a conservation leader in the state of Connecticut and to
revitalize CAS's image as the leading conservation organization in the
state; **Passion for conservation and an ability to speak knowledgeably
and enthusiastically about the organization's mission and vision.
Interpersonal and communications skills: **The ability to communicate
with a wide range of constituents and stakeholders, ranging from Board
members, staff, volunteers, community leaders, the media, the
nature/conservation community, donors, corporate partners, and
grant-making and government agencies; **Dynamic and inspiring
communication style, with the ability to motivate staff and external
stakeholders; **Ability to reach out into the local community, including
other nonprofits, government agencies, supporters, and educational
institutions. Fundraising commitment: **Demonstrated success and/or a
strong capacity for fundraising; **A proven track record cultivating and
stewarding major donors is strongly preferred; **Experience engaging and
managing volunteers, members, and Board members. Leadership and
management skills: **Excellent leadership and management skills, with
the ability to motivate and manage decentralized staff; **Ability to
make changes as necessary, with experience developing and strengthening
a positive organizational culture; **Management style focused on
accountability, performance-based metrics and milestones; **Inclusive
and collaborative management style and an ability to listen to team
members and build consensus; **Exceptional board management skills.
Personal characteristics: **The highest level of personal integrity;
**Commitment to diversity; **Ability to live CAS's core values of
conservation, objectivity, trustworthiness, teamwork, and heritage.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Connecticut
Audubon Society has engaged Koya Leadership Partners to help in this
hire. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume to REBECCA
BRODISH (URL: https://koya.refineapp.com/jobPosting/apply/628).
Connecticut Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer and
strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with
disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.
BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN - Imperial County, CA (#1)-KL Biological
field technician to work in Imperial County, California. This is a
full-time (40 hours a week), long-term, temporary position. Primary
duties are to conduct fatality monitoring at a wind energy development
in Imperial County, California. Candidates experienced in bird
identification will be given preference. Of primary importance,
applicant must be in excellent physical shape (the surveys will be
conducted in desert habitat where temperatures can soar to above 110
degrees). Skilled use of topographic maps, compass, GPS unit, and other
field equipment is required. Depending upon skills of the applicant,
position may include additional opportunities such as avian use surveys,
raptor nest monitoring, etc. Skilled use of topographic maps, compass,
GPS units, 4x4 vehicle, and other field equipment is required. Work may
require hiking in rugged terrain. Work is full time (approx. 40
hrs/week) for one year, beginning as soon as possible. Those applying
MUST possess the following: *significant bird identification skills.
*ability to work independently and interact positively with project
managers, clients, landowners, and other technicians. *overall
dedication to excellence and sense of pride in his/her work. *good
organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility. *valid
driver's license. *strong academic background and performance. B.S.
degree in biology preferred. Applicants must be in good physical shape,
as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and
conditions can be extreme. Skilled use of topographic maps, compass, GPS
units, and other field equipment is required. Job requires the person
filling this position to be able to appear for work on time; walk for
long periods of time; follow instructions from manager; interact
effectively with coworkers and clients; maintain a positive attitude;
and to accept guidance and constructive criticism. Precise and thorough
data collection is essential. Valid driver's license is required upon
submittal of resume. Investigation into driving record will be conducted
upon hire. Driving record must meet standards set to operate motor
vehicle on behalf of WEST, Inc. Background check will be conducted on
final candidates. Contract will require drug testing and final
determination of employment will be based upon passing the drug
screening. This is a general description of the functions for this
position and is not all-inclusive of the duties which may be associated
with this position. WEST, Inc. reserves the right to change, modify this
job description, job requirements, and job duties at any time. WEST,
Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our objective is to
recruit, employ, pay, and promote employees without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. To apply for this
position, please visit the career section of our web site (URL:
http://www-west-inc.com). Applications which do not include the
following three elements may not be considered. Include in ONE (not
separate attachments) .doc or .pdf file the following: 1. Cover letter
stating why you are the best candidate for this position; 2. Resume
which includes dates of employment and the address and phone number for
each employer; 3. Three references with phone numbers.
BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN - Imperial County (#2) CA-KM Biological
field technician to work in Imperial County, California. This is a
full-time (40 hours a week), long-term, temporary position. Primary
duties are to conduct golden eagle monitoring at a wind energy
development in Imperial County, California. The biological technician
will take part in a monitoring program that is unlike anything
implemented to date at a wind energy facility anywhere in the world and
will not only provide a test of state of the art technological solutions
and one's ability to eliminate golden eagle turbine collisions, but will
also provide a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of the
interaction of golden eagles and wind energy facilities. Work requires
the ability to identify raptors present in the western U.S. in general
and southern California desert raptors specifically, by sight, sometimes
at great distances. Must have excellent birding and observation skills
and be able to take detailed field notes. Depending upon skills,
position may include additional opportunities such as fatality
monitoring, avian use surveys, raptor nest monitoring, etc. Skilled use
of topographic maps, compass, GPS units, 4x4 vehicle, and other field
equipment is required. Work may require hiking in rugged terrain. Work
is full time (approx. 40 hrs/week) for one year, beginning as soon as
possible. Those applying MUST possess the following: *significant
birding skills including raptor survey experience, *good observation
skills with good vision and hearing, *ability to work independently and
interact positively with project managers, clients, landowners, and
other technicians, *overall dedication to excellence and sense of pride
in their work, *good organizational skills, attention to detail, and
flexibility, *valid driver's license, *strong academic background and
performance. B.S. degree in biology preferred. *experience surveying for
golden eagles and other raptors, *experience conducting golden eagle (or
other raptor species) behavioral observations. Compensation: DOE
Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys will be conducted
in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme. Skilled
use of topographic maps, compass, GPS units, and other field equipment
is required. Job requires the person filling this position to be able to
appear for work on time; walk for long periods of time; follow
instructions from manager; interact effectively with coworkers and
clients; maintain a positive attitude; and to accept guidance and
constructive criticism. Precise and thorough data collection is
essential. Vehicle will be provided for work completion or mileage
reimbursed. All field equipment will be provided by WEST, however,
technicians must be equipped with and provide own suitable footwear
(rugged hiking boots or steel-toed boots), clothing (i.e., long pants,
appropriate shits, rain gear), and binoculars. No housing will be
provided for this position. The technician hired must be able to
maintain a positive work relationship with the other on-site technician,
site personnel, landowners, and the WEST project manager. Valid driver's
license is required upon submission of resume. Investigation into
driving record will be conducted upon hire. Driving record must meet
standards set to operate motor vehicle on behalf of WEST, Inc.
Background check will be conducted on final candidates. Contract will
require drug testing and final determination of employment will be based
upon passing the drug screening. This is a general description of the
functions for this position and is not all-inclusive of the duties which
may be associated with this position. WEST, Inc. reserves the right to
change, modify this job description, job requirements, and job duties at
any time. WEST, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our
objective is to recruit, employ, pay, and promote employees without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. To apply
for this position please visit the career section of our web site (URL:
http://www.west-inc.com). Applications which do not include the
following three elements may not be considered. Include in ONE (not
separate attachments) .doc or .pdf file the following: 1. Cover letter
stating why you are the best candidate for this position, 2. Resume
which includes dates of employment and the address and phone number for
each employer, 3. Three references with phone numbers.
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS
at
Laoting county, Hebei Province, China.
Duration:
three months; Begin May 1 and run through early-August.
Job Type:
Volunteer.
Application Deadline:
15 May 2013.
Job Description:
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed to study the breeding system of
Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) in China. The assistants will
work with graduate students from Beijing Normal University, China.
Duties will include nest searching, trapping at the nest, banding,
measuring, blood sampling, behavior observation and record, experiment
manipulation for parental care, as well as any other works involved in
the field. Previous experience with birds is preferred and basic
training such as measuring and bird banding will also be provided.
Volunteers are expected to spend for two or three months on the work,
have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be
willing to work for long and irregular time in the field, and share
rooms with others. All expenses in China during work period (i.e.
housing, foods, and local travels, etc) will be covered, but there is no
salary, and the assistants are responsible for their travel to and from
China. Volunteers will have opportunities to learn avian field research
skills, see many Chinese endemic bird species, and experience the
Chinese tradition and culture. To Apply: Interested candidates should
send their cover letter (highlighting the date you could begin work and
the length to work) and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and
e-mail addresses of at least 2 references) to QUE PINJIA (EM: quepinjia
AT gmail.com) by email.
FIELD RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES at Pacific Southwest Research Station.
Location: Plumas, Lassen and Sierra National Forests and Sequoia
National Park. Duration: start dates will range between April 22nd and
June 1st, and end in mid to late August. Job Type: Temporary.
Application Deadline: 24 Apr 2013. Job Description: The Pacific
Southwest Research Station- Conservation of Biodiversity Program is
seeking qualified field biologists to fill seasonal positions for a
scientific investigation of the responses of wildlife, particularly
California spotted owls, to large-scale fire, fuels, and timber
management strategies in the Sierra Nevada, CA. Biologists will perform
the following work: (1) systematic night surveys for spotted owls and
other owl species; (2) follow-up survey detections to determine spotted
owl nest/roost locations, nesting status, reproductive success, and to
identify individuals; and (3) other tasks as assigned (e.g., collecting
vegetation data, assisting with other wildlife surveys, and data entry).
All biologists with this project will perform most of their duties at
night and will often be required to hike on steep, rough terrain in
remote areas. We will be filling Biological Science Technician positions
at the GS-4, 5 and 6 levels. Duration of employment will vary, but start
dates will range between April 22nd and June 1st, and end in mid to late
August, with the possibility of work extending into September (dependent
upon funding). Work is conducted on the Plumas, Lassen and Sierra
National Forests and in Sequoia National Park. Official job
announcements will be posted on USAjobs (see Application Instructions).
Qualifications: All applicants must be US citizens. All candidates must
have good hearing and full night and color vision, be physically fit, be
able to follow a scientific protocol, have a valid driver's license, and
be willing and able to exercise good scientific and safety judgment in
the field. To Apply: All applicants will need to apply though the online
process. The spotted owl job announcements will be posted to
http://www.usajobs.gov on 15 April through 24 April. Job Title:
Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS 04- Job Announcement Number:
13-27530001-162-DT-RY; GS 05- Job Announcement Number:
13-27530001-163-DT-RY; GS 06- Job Announcement Number:
13-27530001-166-DT-RY. If you have any questions about these positions
please contact PAULA SHAKLEE at (530) 258-1543 or by e-mail (EM:
pashaklee AT fs.fed.us) or SUSAN SUTTON-MAZZOCCO (PH: 559-323-3224,
EM:ssutton01 AT fs.fed.us).
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS NEEDED (2) - Behavioral ecology of Variegated
& Red-backed fairy-wrens - Location: Queensland, Australia. Duration: 4
- 5 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 2. Description:
Volunteer field assistants needed from ~ Aug. 23, 2013 - Jan. 6, 2014.
(dates somewhat flexible) for a study of the social and breeding
behavior of Variegated and Red-backed fairy-wrens in Queensland,
Australia. Research will focus on continuing a long-term monitoring
project and conducting several studies of graduate students from Cornell
University and Washington State University (additional information at
www.nbb.cornell.edu/neurobio/websterlab/index.html). Duties include nest
searching and monitoring, target netting, collection of blood samples,
behavioral observations, territory mapping, and data entry. Previous
experience with mist netting and banding is highly desired. Nest
searching and bleeding experience is also preferred, but not required.
The study site is rugged, hot, and venomous snakes and ticks are quite
common. Therefore, applicants must be able to hike rough areas
off-trail, withstand conditions at the site, and maintain a positive and
energetic attitude despite long hours in hot and humid conditions. Work
schedules and duties will vary, so flexibility is a must. Assistants
will enjoy fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities (Wallabies,
platypus, koalas, kookaburra, etc.), proximity to Queensland rainforest
and the surrounding area of Brisbane. Food and housing will be provided,
however, assistants will have to provide their own airfare to and from
Australia. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until positions are filled (~ late May - early June 2013).
Qualifications: Previous experience with mist netting and banding is
highly desired. Nest searching and bleeding experience is also
preferred, but not required. Applicants must be self-motivated and be
able to maintain a positive attitude despite challenging field
conditions. To apply, please send cover letter detailing interests and
previous experience as well as dates of availability, CV, and a list of
3 references to DERRICK THRASHER (EM: djt224 AT cornell.edu). Please
feel free to enquire with any questions pertinent to the application
process or on the project in general.
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INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST INTERNSHIP - The International Crane Foundation
(ICF) is seeking to fill an Interpretive Naturalist Internship position
in 2013. Interpretive Naturalist Interns will develop and lead daily
interpretive tours at ICF; interact and assist the general public with
admission, gift shop merchandise, memberships, and overall ICF site
orientation on a daily basis; gain experience planning, designing, and
evaluating interpretive programs and written materials; educate and
inspire people of all ages about the world's 15 crane species and the
ecosystems on which they depend; create, implement, and present one or
several individualized, self-directed projects related to the goals and
objectives of the ICF Communication and Education Department. The
Interpretive Naturalist Internship begins June 2013 and runs through
November 2013. This internship may be extendable to continue
self-directed projects through the winter season based on available
funding and the mutual interest of the intern and ICF. A $550/month
stipend and excellent on-site housing accommodations are provided.
Applicants should be prepared to live in a co-ed communal living
situation and be able to work outdoors everyday in all weather
conditions found in Wisconsin. Two years of college or an equivalent
practical experience; good communication and writing skills; and an
ability to teach diverse audiences in a non-formal setting. Candidates
should demonstrate a strong interest/background in the fields of
interpretation, environmental education, conservation biology,
ornithology, education, graphic design, film/documentary production, or
other related fields. All applicants must be eligible to work in the
United States at the time they apply. Candidates without a work visa
must obtain one before they will be considered for an internship.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills are necessary.
Applicants should send a one page cover letter, resume (no more than two
pages), and contact information for three references to: Mr. CULLY
SHELTON, Interpretive Program Manager (EM: cshelton AT
savingcranes.org). Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 19th, 2013.
BIRD BANDER at the University of Utah field stations. Location:
University of Utah Rio Mesa Field Station near Arches National Park,
Utah http://www.riomesa.utah.edu/ University of Utah Red Butte Canyon
Research Natural Area, Salt Lake City, Utah
http://www.utahfieldstations.org/stations/11-redbutte.html Duration:
Spring season (April 13 - May 31). Job Type: Seasonal. Job Description:
Job Type: Contract. Job Description: University of Utah Bird Monitoring
Project Summary: University of Utah biology professor Cagan Sekercioglu
is conducting a pilot bird migration monitoring project at the
university field stations in Utah. This is an opportunity to band birds
in spectacular landscapes that are off-limits to the public. A
bander-in-charge is required to operate a passerine migration monitoring
station at each site between April 15 and June 15. A qualified candidate
is expected to have substantial experience in ageing, sexing, banding,
and mist-netting western North American passerines. Supervision and
training of volunteers, data quality control and data entry are among
duties required of the bander. The stations will be open every day
weather permitting. Compensation: $1000/month for BIC plus room and
board. To Apply: Email cover letter and resume outlining qualifications
to Evan Buechley (EM: e.buechley AT utah.edu) with "University of Utah
Bird Bander Position" in the subject line. Number of Openings: 1.
VOLUNTEER ALERT! at Life Net Nature. Website:
http://lifenetnature.org/index.php/volunteer/ Location: Amazon, Ecuador,
South America. Duration: June 25 to July 8, 2013. Job Type: Volunteer.
Job Description: VOLUNTEER ALERT! Bird survey & banding volunteers
wanted for Amazon, Ecuador, South America. June 25 to July 8, 2013.
Assist Dr. Dusti Becker of Life Net Nature with bird surveys in the
Amazon this summer. Add to your field biology resume and life list.
Volunteers assist with canoe and trail surveys of birds along the
Shiripuno River. Volunteers assist with mist-netting and banding to
document and determine status of avifauna in Waorani Reserve, deep in
the Amazon of Ecuador. Training in banding is provided during the
project, but keen birding skills, and some knowledge of mist-netting is
required. Our team will share information about birds and birding with
local guides and community members to enhance community-based ecotourism
and to develop local appreciation for birds and their conservation
needs. Donation of $1650 covers food and lodging at Waorani Ecolodge and
all in-country flights & land travel. International flights are not
included. This Life Net expedition meets and ends in Quito, Ecuador. To
Apply: To apply use form available at the volunteer page of Life Net
Nature: URL: http://lifenetnature.org/index.php/volunteer/) or contact
Dr. Becker by email. DR. DUSTI BECKER, LIFE NET NATURE, International
Conservation Projects Coordinator, 6423 S. Bascom Trail, Willcox, AZ
85643 (URL: http://lifenetnature.org/ PH: 520-384-3886 EM: dbecker AT
lifenetnature.org).
AVIAN MONITORING VOLUNTEER Location: Las Tangaras Reserve Mindo, Western
Andes, Ecuador. Duration: July 14 - 27, 2013. Job Type: Volunteer. Job
Description: AVIAN MONITORING VOLUNTEER - Las Tangaras Reserve Mindo,
Western Andes, Ecuador, July 14 - 27, 2013. Volunteers help mist-net,
band, and survey birds at Las Tangaras Reserve in the world's number one
avian biodiversity hotspot: the tropical Andes. Dr. Becker, a well-known
tropical avian ecologist with 20 years of experience in Ecuador, leads
the expeditions assisted by experienced Ecuadorian para-biologists. At
Las Tangaras we research cloud forest avian community structure and
species tolerances for deforestation and grazing. Las Tangaras Reserve,
is located in the famed birding destination of Mindo, Ecuador. The
reserve supports many Choco endemics, 25 species of hummingbirds, and
the largest regional Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek (mating arena).
Volunteers help set up and monitor mist nets, extract birds from nets,
carry birds from nets to banding stations, and record basic ecological
data. Volunteers will have some afternoons free to explore and bird. We
also provide training in banding and the project provide an ample
background on tropical avian ecology. Expeditions begin and end in
Quito. A volunteer donation of $1500 to Life Net is partially tax
deductible and covers room, board, and transportation during the project
and contributes to Life Net avian conservation projects in Ecuador. To
Apply: To apply, complete the volunteer application form located on the
volunteer page and e-mail it with a brief cover letter (resume is
optional) to Dr. DUSTI BECKER (EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org).
SAVANNA CONSERVATION PROJECT COORDINATOR, SWAZILAND - A Field Research &
Student Coordinator position is available with ALL OUT AFRICA on our
Savanna Conservation project for 1 YEAR starting in late May 2012. Food
and accommodation are provided and a basic stipend of R4,000. The
position involves co-ordinating our Savanna Research Project based in
Mbuluzi Game Reserve in the Lubombo Conservancy of Swaziland (which
comprises Hlane Royal National Park, Mlawula Nature Reserve, Mbuluzi
Game Reserve and Shewula Community Nature Reserve). ALL OUT AFRICA
operates in Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana, and Mozambique and runs a
range of different wildlife and social projects through offering
volunteers and students the opportunity to participate in the projects
as a means of sustaining them (www.alloutafrica.com). The main purpose
of this position is to plan, organize and manage international
volunteers/students to work on the Savanna Conservation Project. Your
main goals will be to achieve: 1. Happy volunteers/students 2.
Successful field data collection & entry In running this project, ALL
OUT AFRICA works with a variety of partners including the University of
Florida, University of Swaziland, conservation agencies and park
management authorities. The main focus of the volunteer/student
co-ordination will be helping to organise and motivate short-term
international volunteers/students and arrange their daily activities to
gather the research data. Many of the volunteers/students may not have
field research experience and you would be their mentor and guide. You
would be responsible for organizing and motivating them and arranging
their daily activities. You will be asked to help co-ordinate (in
conjunction with a local assistant) the logistical needs of the
volunteers/students including transporting them, arranging food
provision (doing weekly food shops and co-ordinating shared cooking
duties) and accommodation. The accommodation is based at our research
station in Mbuluzi Game Reserve which includes a permanent research
building and tented camp with running water (including hot showers and
toilets). Electricity is provided for limited periods via a generator.
The project work involves carrying out field-based monitoring of the
following (in six 1km2 plots to investigate their relative influences on
each other):, **Vegetation, **Ungulates, **Rodents, **Small predators,
**Birds There are also some specific studies of:, **raptor breeding,
**tortoise tracking (telemetry & satellite), **pangolins & aardvark
burrow use You will also be responsible for on-site management of the
research station as well as working with long term PHD students based
there. In addition, you will play an important role in the Lubombo
Conservancy committee and as well as lead an environmental education
programme in the surrounding communities. There will be long hours
involved in the work, and some night work. Applicants should be
comfortable working such hours under difficult field conditions in
rugged terrain. Requirements: **A BSc degree in ecology/zoology/botany
(preferably MSc), **A valid manual driving license of at least 2 yrs,
**experience & demonstrated ability with ecological field research,
**excellent people skills & field guiding skills, **willingness and
ability to organise & mentor volunteers in all research activities,
**rabies vaccination. Other desired criteria: **radio telemetry
experience, **mist netting experience, **animal handling experience
(preferably rodents), **.cooking skills To apply send a CV and
motivation letter to (EM: jobs AT alloutafrica.com) by 19th April 2013
clearly referencing in the subject line "Savanna Conservation
Co-ordinator".
VOLUNTEER FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS are needed for Thunder Cape Bird
Observatory's fall (August, September & October) 2013 Migration
Monitoring Program. The core program is centered on monitoring migrating
birds through daily census, mist-netting and banding in collaboration
with The Canadian Migration Monitoring Network. No experience is
necessary but ability to identify Eastern birds in the field is an
asset. Training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to
learn or hone your skills at extracting, identifying and banding birds.
Thunder Cape is an isolated location. On site housing & food is
provided. Please complete application form at
http://www.tbfn.net/thunder-cape-bird-observatory and email to JOHN
WOODCOCK, Program Coordinator, Thunder Cape Bird Observatory, (EM:
johnwoodcock AT hotmail.ca, PH: 807-251-3673). Visit our web site (URL:
http://www.tbfn.net/thunder-cape-bird-observatory) for more information
about Thunder Cape Bird Observatory.
FIELD ASSISTANTS at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and US Forest
Service. Location: Springfield / Amherst, MA area. Duration: 2.5 - 3
months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of openings: 2. Application Deadline:
20 Apr 2013. Job Description: Field Assistants needed early May through
late July for research studying the effects of native vs. non-native
plants on the ecology of birds in urban / suburban yards of western
Massachusetts. The project is part of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird
Center's Neighborhood Nestwatch (URL:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/MigratoryBirds/Research/Neighborhood_Nestwatc
h/default.cfm),
a citizen science project that combines ornithological research with
environmental education. Daily duties include mist-netting, point
counts, outreach to households, organizing site visits, data entry, and
vegetation sampling. This is a great opportunity to participate in the
Neighborhood Nestwatch Network while uncovering some of the mysteries
driving urban and suburban bird populations. Mileage reimbursement and
housing stipend provided. Salary $1600/mo. Qualifications: 1)
Demonstrable experience with running mist nets independently; 2)
Experience conducting point counts, nest searching and re-sighting
color-banded birds; 3) Ability to identify New England birds by sight
and sound; 4) Environmental education / outreach experience desirable,
willingness a must; 5) Ability to project infectious enthusiasm for
urban birds; 6) Ability to work long hours from early morning onward,
six days per week; 7) Meticulous data entry and other office-related
tasks; 8) Must have a valid driver's license. To Apply: Please send
cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and contact information for
three references to SUSANNAH LERMAN (EM: slerman AT cns.umass.edu).
M.A.P.S. SEASONAL BIRD BANDER (2) at Sharon, CT. Purpose of the
position: The M.A.P.S. project was started in 1989 by the Institute for
Bird Populations. M.A.P.S. -Monitoring Avian Productivity &
Survivorship- is a constant effort banding project aimed at monitoring
bird populations by gathering information about productivity- the
ability of individual bird species to reproduce and survivorship of
adults birds from year to year. The intent is to not only document
declines as they are occurring, but to attribute whether the decline is
the result of adults not returning back to their breeding sites or to
adults not successfully producing young on their breeding territories.
There are over 500 banding stations nationwide that are collecting data
and submitting it to a central office in California where the data is
then compiled and analyzed on a site specific and region by region
basis. In 1997, The Sharon Audubon Center collaborated with various
National Audubon Society properties, local chapters of Audubon, and the
Nature Conservancy to establish 7 banding stations located within the
Northwest Corner of CT and in nearby Dutchess County. Annually, one or
two banders are trained and hired to work at our 5 banding stations from
May-August to mist-net, band birds and record data. This is a part-time
(three day/wk) seasonal position beginning in mid-May and running
through early August. Training days are May 10-13. Essential Functions:
Primary responsibilities of the Seasonal Bird Banders are to operate
mist-netting and banding (MAPS) stations in CT and NY, which includes
setting up mist-nets before dawn, carefully extracting and banding birds
for up to 6 hours at a time, take and record different measurements of
the birds including, but not limited to, weight, sex and age. Additional
Functions: Bird Banding Interns must constantly check and maintain
mist-nets and other equipment, and perform and minor repairs needed, as
well as enter the recorded data into the database. Interns may
communicate with volunteers to coordinate schedules. Qualifications:
Good birding skills and knowledge or eastern birds; previous
mist-netting and banding experience helpful but not necessary, training
provided (May 10-13). A current driver's license and own transportation
are required. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk on trails and on
uneven off-trail terrain, and must be able to sit, stand, grasp, lift,
carry, walk, push, reach, climb and pull for short and extended periods
of time. Compensation: $8.25/hr plus housing. To Apply: All applications
must be completed online at the following link (URL: :
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1700/job) Please include resume,
cover letter and contact info for 3 professional references. No paper or
emailed resumes will be accepted.
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed between about 22 Jul and 27 Sep
2013 for a seabird monitoring project at the Barren Islands, Alaska. We
will collect information on breeding success and population size of
common murres, black-legged kittiwakes, tufted puffins, and fork-tailed
storm-petrels; on diets of murre and puffin chicks; and on growth rates
of storm-petrel and puffin chicks. Some of the work will be conducted by
observing cliff-nesting birds with binoculars; surveying burrow-nesters
and weighing and measuring chicks will be manual. The crew of four will
live at a field camp on the island and commute to study areas in a small
boat and by hiking. Some basic rock climbing and rappelling are
necessary (training provided). This position offers excellent
opportunities for viewing seabirds and other wildlife, but conditions
are often windy, cool, and damp. Applicants should be in excellent
physical condition, able to make careful observations over long periods
of time, and able to work and live happily in this environment. We
provide airfare (within the U.S.), food, lodging, and required
equipment. To apply send a cover letter and resume (including the names,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to ARTHUR KETTLE,
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, 95 Sterling Hwy. #1, Homer,
Alaska 99603; (EM: Arthur_KettleATfws.gov; PH: 907- 226-4614; FX:
907-235-7783).
SEASONAL AVIAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT / INTERN - ALASKA Agency: USGS Alaska
Science Center. Location: Seward Peninsula, Alaska. Job Description:
Avian field assistant needed for a large-scale study evaluating the
effects of climate change on avian abundances and demography in the
boreal-artic transition zone of Alaska. Primary duties will include
conducting point-counts of landbirds and shorebirds, habitat sampling,
and capture and banding of passerines using mist-nets. Other duties may
include field support for shorebird trapping and nest searching.
Position runs from 10 May - 25 July. Qualifications: Previous experience
with field research in avian ecology with specific experience in
identifying Alaskan birds by sight and sound preferred. This position
requires the ability to collect accurate field data, communicate well
with supervisor, maintain and operate field equipment in a safe and
responsible manner, and work with supervision following established
research protocol. The applicant must be able to use topographical maps,
compass, GPS, and 4WD trucks. Preference will be given to applicants who
have experience capturing and handling birds and conducting
point-counts. Must be motivated and willing to work long hours in remote
areas under potentially inclement field conditions (cold, biting
insects) and have the ability to adjust to varying schedules throughout
the field season (with good humor). Applicants must be able to carry a
20+ lbs backpack or equipment through arctic tundra for multiple miles,
and be willing to live in a primitive field camp. Interested individuals
should send a cover letter outlining past research experience, a
detailed resume, and contact information for three references to Lance
McNew (contact information below). Applications by native Alaskans with
interests in wildlife ecology are encouraged to apply. Position will
remain open until filled and interested applicants should submit
applications as soon as possible. Salary: This is a volunteer position.
Travel to Alaska, food, primitive housing, and a modest per diem will be
provided. Last date to apply: 19 April, 2013. Contact: LANCE B. MCNEW,
Research Wildlife Biologist, USGS Alaska Science Center, 4210 University
Dr., Anchorage AK, 99508. (EM: lmcnew AT usgs.gov PH: 907-786-7075)
BANDER IN CHARGE - The Delta Marsh Bird Observatory is looking for a
Bander In Charge for the 2013 season. Delta Marsh Bird Observatory
(DMBO), located at the south end of Lake Manitoba (24 km north of
Portage la Prairie), has been operating since 1992, initially as a fall
monitoring site, and then in 1995 as both spring and fall. A narrow
strip of trees growing on a dune ridge between the lake and the marsh
provides a natural migration pathway and stopover site, creating an
ideal place in which to situate a monitoring station. The ridge and
associated deciduous forest acts as a natural migrational corridor for
landbirds migrating to and from the boreal forest and aspen parklands to
the west of Lake Manitoba. Delta Marsh is an 18,000 hectare marsh, the
largest of several marshes in the Lake Manitoba basin. DMBO operates
daily during spring and fall migration, following a standardized
protocol which includes banding, a daily census, continuous observations
and daily Estimated Totals. Spring coverage begins 1 May and continues
into the first week of June; fall coverage begins 8 July and runs
through to the end of September. Huge numbers of migrating songbirds
(average 7,500/year) have earned DMBO the reputation of being among the
busiest monitoring stations on the continent. The Yellow Warbler is the
species most often caught at DMBO, with an average of about 1500
individuals banded each year. Tennessee Warbler and Myrtle Warbler are
also banded in large numbers. Other commonly banded species include
Least Flycatcher, Song Sparrow, American Redstart, Northern Waterthrush
and White-throated Sparrow. Duties would include: 1. Clear and maintain
ten (10) spring and fall mist net sites in the forested dune ridge at
Delta Marsh, Manitoba. 2. Conduct mist netting and banding operations,
seven (7) days per week and collect pertinent banding data on each bird
captured. 3. Co-ordinate and supervise assistant and volunteer banders.
4. Enter banding data to BandIt and backup all data daily. 5. Complete
"Daily estimated total" sheets daily. 6. Enter all "Daily estimated
total" sheets daily. 7. Submit schedules to the Banding Office at the
end of the season. 8. Submit all data to the Board of Directors. 9.
Write a summary account of the banding season and submit to the Board of
Directors. Housing and a food stipend will be provided. Please email
resume to: Delta Marsh Bird Observatory Attn: PAULA GRIEEF (EM: p_grieef
AT ducks.ca).
SPATIAL ECOLOGIST at National Audubon Society, San Francisco, CA.
OVERVIEW: Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting
birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon's
mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale
through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation
action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers,
State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory
flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of
Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the
critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of BirdLife
International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country
organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas
around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local
level. What defines Audubon's unique value is a powerful grassroots
network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon
Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 46 states, and 700 staff across
the country. Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POSITION
SUMMARY: The Spatial Ecologist is responsible for helping to conceive
and execute analyses that help the Conservation Science group fulfill
its core responsibilities, which include: describing patterns of bird
distribution and abundance throughout the annual cycle; characterizing
the processes that shape those patterns; identifying conservation
targets and prioritizing conservation efforts from biological and
sociological perspectives; and providing scientific justification, study
design, and analyses for projects that engage the public in science.
S/he will be an integral member of Audubon's National Science Program
and will report to the Director of Conservation Science. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: **Collaborate on analyses to describe changes in bird
populations through space and time; **Prioritize conservation efforts in
a spatial context; **Curate diverse spatial data; **Assist with design
and spatial analysis of Citizen Science projects; **Contribute to
peer-reviewed publications and grant-writing in support of projects;
**Provide cartographic support for projects. QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE: **Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, spatial ecology, natural
resources, or conservation-related field (or M.S. with equivalent
research or work experience) required; **Ability to clearly frame
research questions, design studies, and implement analyses;
**Demonstrated ability to manipulate data and script analyses in R,
Bugs, and/or Python; **3-5 years of experience prioritizing conservation
efforts using Zonation, Marxan, or other conservation prioritization
software; **Ability to work independently and in a group; **Ability to
think creatively about connections between birds, places, and people;
**Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as
interpersonal skills; **Meticulous approach to reviewing and
interpreting data and metadata; **Strong preference for: candidates with
expertise in ornithology, especially birds of North America; experience
developing web-based cartographic tools; knowledge of the birding
community; past participation in Christmas Bird Count or Breeding Bird
Survey; and/or experience in Important Bird Areas process or site
conservation. Applications will be accepted online until the position is
filled (URL: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1708/job).
ARCTIC RESEARCH TECHNICIANS needed to assist with surveys of
arctic-breeding SHOREBIRDS in Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary
in the central Canadian arctic (67º 14' N, 100º 15' W). Identification
of arctic shorebirds by sight and sound is ESSENTIAL. Other DUTIES
pertaining to nutritional and population ecology studies of waterfowl
include snow surveys, anatomical dissections, nest searching islands for
sea duck nests and capture of hens, helicopter-assisted goose banding,
general camp chores. DATES are, but opportunities exist to stay for
longer time periods. Positions are VOLUNTEER, but travel (within
continental North America), accommodations, and food provided. We seek
individuals who are tolerant and flexible to varying personalities and
working conditions (rudimentary living conditions with little privacy,
inclement weather, mosquitoes, hiking up to 25 km/day over various
terrain, pulling boats over crumbing ice, working in bear country,
travel by various aircraft), able to take initiative with tasks both in
the field and back at camp, and those in good physical condition with
extensive outdoor experience. First aid and CPR certification required;
experience with boats and firearms a definite plus. For more
information, please contact DANA KELLETT at Environment Canada (EM:
dana.kellett AT ec.gc.ca).
AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIAN at Oregon State University. Website:
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/flel/index.htm Location: southern Indiana.
Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 1 May
2013. Job Description: One point count technician ($1,800/month +
housing) needed to join a research team monitoring source-sink dynamics
of migratory forest songbirds in southern Indiana. The position will
begin on 1 May 2013 and continue through approximately 31 July 2013.
Primary duties will involve: early-morning point counts to census avian
communities; afternoon vegetation surveys; distributing and collecting
song broadcast units to attract breeding individuals; data entry; and
training interns on point count methods and bird identification. Other
responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment
maintenance, managing databases, proofing entered data, etc. Candidates
will be expected to work long hours with early starts in relatively
difficult field conditions (e.g., high humidity, thorny understory,
ticks, poison ivy, etc.). Housing will be provided. Preference will be
shown for individuals that are willing to drive a personal vehicle to
and from field sites. Mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of $0.35 per
mile. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest-scale
demographic studies ever conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine.
The study is being conducted through a partnership among the Smithsonian
Migratory Bird Center (P. Marra, S. Sillett, and B. Ryder), Oregon State
University (M.G. Betts), the Institute for Bird Populations, and the
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (R.A. Fischer). A
study overview can be found at (URL:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/research/marra/wood-thrush.cfm
).
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have: extensive experience
conducting avian point counts and estimating distances to detected birds
(preferably eastern birds); excellent navigational abilities; meticulous
data collection skills; the ability to work independently; good
inter-personal skills; and a valid driver's license. To apply please
send electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a
letter of interest, 2) a C.V, and 3) the names and contact information
for three work references to JONATHON VALENTE (EM: Jonathon.Valente AT
oregonstate.edu). Please specify which position(s) interest you. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions
are filled.
WILDLIFE PROGRAM MANAGER - The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and
Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is currently
recruiting for the Wildlife Management Program Specialist Position
(Wildlife Program Manager position), in Honolulu HI. This position is
integral to the planning, coordination and management of wildlife
related programs across the State (including but not limited to
endangered species recovery programs, protected species habitat
planning, game management/hunting programs, and invasive species
response and management).The position is responsible for accounting and
program administration, budget development and oversight, and responding
to legislative actions/inquiries. Represents the Department and the
Division on boards and commissions, and coordinates with outside
agencies and jurisdictions, and other relevant stakeholders, to
facilitate Wildlife Program goals and objectives. Duties Summary: Plan,
supervise and coordinate program planning, research, evaluation and
related staff and administrative services for the State's wildlife
management program. Supervise staff assigned to game and non-game
programs with responsibilities for research, program development and
management assistance; formulate and recommend program goals, policies,
plans and budgets; serve as the key subject matter expert for the
wildlife management program and perform other related duties as
assigned. Link to the full position description:
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PRESIDENT, Connecticut Audubon Society - Summary: Connecticut Audubon
Society (CAS) seeks a visionary and inspiring President to lead the
organization and serve as a spokesperson and advocate for conservation
in the state of Connecticut. In addition to diversifying and deepening
funding sources, the President will work with staff and the Boards on
conservation and advocacy issues, promoting the work of CAS throughout
the state, and building its reputation as a conservation leader. The
President will drive the coordination of all initiatives and locations
across CAS to increase organizational effectiveness. S/he will lead an
executive management team, developing a performance culture among a
group of diverse and talented individuals. CAS conserves Connecticut's
environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the
state's bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, CAS operates
nature centers in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret, an
EcoTravel office in Essex and an environmental advocacy program in
Hartford. CAS manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state,
preserves over 2.600 acres of open space in Connecticut, and educates
over 200,000 children and adults annually. The organization has been
successful in three main efforts over the last year: growing and
improving educational programming; increasing communications and
outreach efforts; and building the fee-for-service conservation services
business. The President will serve as a leader in building upon the
momentum created in these three areas. S/he will also be an enthusiastic
and effective fundraiser for the organization. The President will lead
CAS in in the following areas: advocacy and knowledge dissemination
driven by objective evidence, science-based education of children, and
land management. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of CAS
with responsibilities for managing the organization and the staff,
engaging volunteers, members and supporters, and overseeing the
financial and legal aspects. Ideal candidates will offer leadership and
credibility in the conservation field and bring the ability to serve as
a highly effective spokesperson for CAS with external and internal
audiences. S/he will also be highly strategic and visionary, with the
ability to conceive of, build support for, and implement strategies for
increasing funding. The president is a voting member of the state-wide
Board of Directors and works closely with the Board and its Executive
Committee, as well as with the regional Boards connected to each nature
center. The position is based in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Responsibilities - The President will be responsible for management of
the organization and its five regional centers. S/he reports to the
Board of Directors and manages a staff of thirty and ten direct reports
including: a Senior Director of Science & Conservation, Directors of
Education, Marketing & Public Outreach, Finance, EcoTravel, and
Conservation Sciences, and four regional center directors. Specific
responsibilities include: Management: Lead CAS in effective
implementation of the organization's mission and core values; **Ensure
that CAS's strategy and vision are consistently aligned across the state
office and regional sites; **Cultivate a strong and transparent working
relationship with the Board of Directors and the Regional Boards,
ensuring open communication about the measurements of financial and
programmatic performance against stated milestones and goals; **Develop
the senior management team to ensure effective decision-making and
consistent communications with staff throughout the organization;
**Engage and manage relationships with volunteers and members; **Provide
guidance and leadership in development of the organization's budget and
reporting and maintain best practices in all aspects of financial
operations. Development: **Act as an enthusiastic and inspiring
fundraiser for CAS and cultivate a fundraising culture within the
organization; **Direct the establishment of aggressive goals and plans
to secure funding sources to enable growth in programs and a
strengthened balance sheet; **Support the Development department in
efforts to pursue funding sources, with personal involvement with
significant partners and donors. Conservation: **Lead advocacy efforts,
ensuring that CAS is the leading conservation organization in the state
of Connecticut; **Oversee and provide guidance on the organization's
innovative educational programming, including the newly launched Science
in Nature curriculum; **Oversee and provide guidance to CAS's land
management practice. Communications:; **Serve as an effective and
dynamic spokesperson for the organization to the public, funders, media,
and other audiences; **Promote and strengthen CAS as a conservation
leader in the state; **Guide and support knowledge dissemination
efforts, including the annual State of the Birds Report; **Identify,
build and nurture coalitions and collaborative partnerships with other
nonprofits and agencies in the state. Qualifications - The President
will bring the following critical skills, experiences and competencies:
Conservation leadership: **An expertise in conservation, with an ability
to become a conservation leader in the state of Connecticut and to
revitalize CAS's image as the leading conservation organization in the
state; **Passion for conservation and an ability to speak knowledgeably
and enthusiastically about the organization's mission and vision.
Interpersonal and communications skills: **The ability to communicate
with a wide range of constituents and stakeholders, ranging from Board
members, staff, volunteers, community leaders, the media, the
nature/conservation community, donors, corporate partners, and
grant-making and government agencies; **Dynamic and inspiring
communication style, with the ability to motivate staff and external
stakeholders; **Ability to reach out into the local community, including
other nonprofits, government agencies, supporters, and educational
institutions. Fundraising commitment: **Demonstrated success and/or a
strong capacity for fundraising; **A proven track record cultivating and
stewarding major donors is strongly preferred; **Experience engaging and
managing volunteers, members, and Board members. Leadership and
management skills: **Excellent leadership and management skills, with
the ability to motivate and manage decentralized staff; **Ability to
make changes as necessary, with experience developing and strengthening
a positive organizational culture; **Management style focused on
accountability, performance-based metrics and milestones; **Inclusive
and collaborative management style and an ability to listen to team
members and build consensus; **Exceptional board management skills.
Personal characteristics: **The highest level of personal integrity;
**Commitment to diversity; **Ability to live CAS's core values of
conservation, objectivity, trustworthiness, teamwork, and heritage.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Connecticut
Audubon Society has engaged Koya Leadership Partners to help in this
hire. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume to REBECCA
BRODISH (URL: https://koya.refineapp.com/jobPosting/apply/628).
Connecticut Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer and
strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with
disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.
BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN - Imperial County, CA (#1)-KL Biological
field technician to work in Imperial County, California. This is a
full-time (40 hours a week), long-term, temporary position. Primary
duties are to conduct fatality monitoring at a wind energy development
in Imperial County, California. Candidates experienced in bird
identification will be given preference. Of primary importance,
applicant must be in excellent physical shape (the surveys will be
conducted in desert habitat where temperatures can soar to above 110
degrees). Skilled use of topographic maps, compass, GPS unit, and other
field equipment is required. Depending upon skills of the applicant,
position may include additional opportunities such as avian use surveys,
raptor nest monitoring, etc. Skilled use of topographic maps, compass,
GPS units, 4x4 vehicle, and other field equipment is required. Work may
require hiking in rugged terrain. Work is full time (approx. 40
hrs/week) for one year, beginning as soon as possible. Those applying
MUST possess the following: *significant bird identification skills.
*ability to work independently and interact positively with project
managers, clients, landowners, and other technicians. *overall
dedication to excellence and sense of pride in his/her work. *good
organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility. *valid
driver's license. *strong academic background and performance. B.S.
degree in biology preferred. Applicants must be in good physical shape,
as surveys will be conducted in locations where temperatures and
conditions can be extreme. Skilled use of topographic maps, compass, GPS
units, and other field equipment is required. Job requires the person
filling this position to be able to appear for work on time; walk for
long periods of time; follow instructions from manager; interact
effectively with coworkers and clients; maintain a positive attitude;
and to accept guidance and constructive criticism. Precise and thorough
data collection is essential. Valid driver's license is required upon
submittal of resume. Investigation into driving record will be conducted
upon hire. Driving record must meet standards set to operate motor
vehicle on behalf of WEST, Inc. Background check will be conducted on
final candidates. Contract will require drug testing and final
determination of employment will be based upon passing the drug
screening. This is a general description of the functions for this
position and is not all-inclusive of the duties which may be associated
with this position. WEST, Inc. reserves the right to change, modify this
job description, job requirements, and job duties at any time. WEST,
Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our objective is to
recruit, employ, pay, and promote employees without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. To apply for this
position, please visit the career section of our web site (URL:
http://www-west-inc.com). Applications which do not include the
following three elements may not be considered. Include in ONE (not
separate attachments) .doc or .pdf file the following: 1. Cover letter
stating why you are the best candidate for this position; 2. Resume
which includes dates of employment and the address and phone number for
each employer; 3. Three references with phone numbers.
BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN - Imperial County (#2) CA-KM Biological
field technician to work in Imperial County, California. This is a
full-time (40 hours a week), long-term, temporary position. Primary
duties are to conduct golden eagle monitoring at a wind energy
development in Imperial County, California. The biological technician
will take part in a monitoring program that is unlike anything
implemented to date at a wind energy facility anywhere in the world and
will not only provide a test of state of the art technological solutions
and one's ability to eliminate golden eagle turbine collisions, but will
also provide a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of the
interaction of golden eagles and wind energy facilities. Work requires
the ability to identify raptors present in the western U.S. in general
and southern California desert raptors specifically, by sight, sometimes
at great distances. Must have excellent birding and observation skills
and be able to take detailed field notes. Depending upon skills,
position may include additional opportunities such as fatality
monitoring, avian use surveys, raptor nest monitoring, etc. Skilled use
of topographic maps, compass, GPS units, 4x4 vehicle, and other field
equipment is required. Work may require hiking in rugged terrain. Work
is full time (approx. 40 hrs/week) for one year, beginning as soon as
possible. Those applying MUST possess the following: *significant
birding skills including raptor survey experience, *good observation
skills with good vision and hearing, *ability to work independently and
interact positively with project managers, clients, landowners, and
other technicians, *overall dedication to excellence and sense of pride
in their work, *good organizational skills, attention to detail, and
flexibility, *valid driver's license, *strong academic background and
performance. B.S. degree in biology preferred. *experience surveying for
golden eagles and other raptors, *experience conducting golden eagle (or
other raptor species) behavioral observations. Compensation: DOE
Applicants must be in good physical shape, as surveys will be conducted
in locations where temperatures and conditions can be extreme. Skilled
use of topographic maps, compass, GPS units, and other field equipment
is required. Job requires the person filling this position to be able to
appear for work on time; walk for long periods of time; follow
instructions from manager; interact effectively with coworkers and
clients; maintain a positive attitude; and to accept guidance and
constructive criticism. Precise and thorough data collection is
essential. Vehicle will be provided for work completion or mileage
reimbursed. All field equipment will be provided by WEST, however,
technicians must be equipped with and provide own suitable footwear
(rugged hiking boots or steel-toed boots), clothing (i.e., long pants,
appropriate shits, rain gear), and binoculars. No housing will be
provided for this position. The technician hired must be able to
maintain a positive work relationship with the other on-site technician,
site personnel, landowners, and the WEST project manager. Valid driver's
license is required upon submission of resume. Investigation into
driving record will be conducted upon hire. Driving record must meet
standards set to operate motor vehicle on behalf of WEST, Inc.
Background check will be conducted on final candidates. Contract will
require drug testing and final determination of employment will be based
upon passing the drug screening. This is a general description of the
functions for this position and is not all-inclusive of the duties which
may be associated with this position. WEST, Inc. reserves the right to
change, modify this job description, job requirements, and job duties at
any time. WEST, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our
objective is to recruit, employ, pay, and promote employees without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. To apply
for this position please visit the career section of our web site (URL:
http://www.west-inc.com). Applications which do not include the
following three elements may not be considered. Include in ONE (not
separate attachments) .doc or .pdf file the following: 1. Cover letter
stating why you are the best candidate for this position, 2. Resume
which includes dates of employment and the address and phone number for
each employer, 3. Three references with phone numbers.
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS
at
Laoting county, Hebei Province, China.
Duration:
three months; Begin May 1 and run through early-August.
Job Type:
Volunteer.
Application Deadline:
15 May 2013.
Job Description:
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed to study the breeding system of
Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) in China. The assistants will
work with graduate students from Beijing Normal University, China.
Duties will include nest searching, trapping at the nest, banding,
measuring, blood sampling, behavior observation and record, experiment
manipulation for parental care, as well as any other works involved in
the field. Previous experience with birds is preferred and basic
training such as measuring and bird banding will also be provided.
Volunteers are expected to spend for two or three months on the work,
have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be
willing to work for long and irregular time in the field, and share
rooms with others. All expenses in China during work period (i.e.
housing, foods, and local travels, etc) will be covered, but there is no
salary, and the assistants are responsible for their travel to and from
China. Volunteers will have opportunities to learn avian field research
skills, see many Chinese endemic bird species, and experience the
Chinese tradition and culture. To Apply: Interested candidates should
send their cover letter (highlighting the date you could begin work and
the length to work) and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and
e-mail addresses of at least 2 references) to QUE PINJIA (EM: quepinjia
AT gmail.com) by email.
FIELD RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES at Pacific Southwest Research Station.
Location: Plumas, Lassen and Sierra National Forests and Sequoia
National Park. Duration: start dates will range between April 22nd and
June 1st, and end in mid to late August. Job Type: Temporary.
Application Deadline: 24 Apr 2013. Job Description: The Pacific
Southwest Research Station- Conservation of Biodiversity Program is
seeking qualified field biologists to fill seasonal positions for a
scientific investigation of the responses of wildlife, particularly
California spotted owls, to large-scale fire, fuels, and timber
management strategies in the Sierra Nevada, CA. Biologists will perform
the following work: (1) systematic night surveys for spotted owls and
other owl species; (2) follow-up survey detections to determine spotted
owl nest/roost locations, nesting status, reproductive success, and to
identify individuals; and (3) other tasks as assigned (e.g., collecting
vegetation data, assisting with other wildlife surveys, and data entry).
All biologists with this project will perform most of their duties at
night and will often be required to hike on steep, rough terrain in
remote areas. We will be filling Biological Science Technician positions
at the GS-4, 5 and 6 levels. Duration of employment will vary, but start
dates will range between April 22nd and June 1st, and end in mid to late
August, with the possibility of work extending into September (dependent
upon funding). Work is conducted on the Plumas, Lassen and Sierra
National Forests and in Sequoia National Park. Official job
announcements will be posted on USAjobs (see Application Instructions).
Qualifications: All applicants must be US citizens. All candidates must
have good hearing and full night and color vision, be physically fit, be
able to follow a scientific protocol, have a valid driver's license, and
be willing and able to exercise good scientific and safety judgment in
the field. To Apply: All applicants will need to apply though the online
process. The spotted owl job announcements will be posted to
http://www.usajobs.gov on 15 April through 24 April. Job Title:
Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS 04- Job Announcement Number:
13-27530001-162-DT-RY; GS 05- Job Announcement Number:
13-27530001-163-DT-RY; GS 06- Job Announcement Number:
13-27530001-166-DT-RY. If you have any questions about these positions
please contact PAULA SHAKLEE at (530) 258-1543 or by e-mail (EM:
pashaklee AT fs.fed.us) or SUSAN SUTTON-MAZZOCCO (PH: 559-323-3224,
EM:ssutton01 AT fs.fed.us).
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS NEEDED (2) - Behavioral ecology of Variegated
& Red-backed fairy-wrens - Location: Queensland, Australia. Duration: 4
- 5 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 2. Description:
Volunteer field assistants needed from ~ Aug. 23, 2013 - Jan. 6, 2014.
(dates somewhat flexible) for a study of the social and breeding
behavior of Variegated and Red-backed fairy-wrens in Queensland,
Australia. Research will focus on continuing a long-term monitoring
project and conducting several studies of graduate students from Cornell
University and Washington State University (additional information at
www.nbb.cornell.edu/neurobio/websterlab/index.html). Duties include nest
searching and monitoring, target netting, collection of blood samples,
behavioral observations, territory mapping, and data entry. Previous
experience with mist netting and banding is highly desired. Nest
searching and bleeding experience is also preferred, but not required.
The study site is rugged, hot, and venomous snakes and ticks are quite
common. Therefore, applicants must be able to hike rough areas
off-trail, withstand conditions at the site, and maintain a positive and
energetic attitude despite long hours in hot and humid conditions. Work
schedules and duties will vary, so flexibility is a must. Assistants
will enjoy fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities (Wallabies,
platypus, koalas, kookaburra, etc.), proximity to Queensland rainforest
and the surrounding area of Brisbane. Food and housing will be provided,
however, assistants will have to provide their own airfare to and from
Australia. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until positions are filled (~ late May - early June 2013).
Qualifications: Previous experience with mist netting and banding is
highly desired. Nest searching and bleeding experience is also
preferred, but not required. Applicants must be self-motivated and be
able to maintain a positive attitude despite challenging field
conditions. To apply, please send cover letter detailing interests and
previous experience as well as dates of availability, CV, and a list of
3 references to DERRICK THRASHER (EM: djt224 AT cornell.edu). Please
feel free to enquire with any questions pertinent to the application
process or on the project in general.
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