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Bird jobs on a volunteer, intern and occasionally real pay basis throughout the US.

MARCH 7

PIPING PLOVER INTERNSHIPS (2 positions) (24 May - 14 Aug) - $155-210/wk
+ housing Two interns are needed to work as part of the piping plover
recovery project with the USFWS in Rhode Island. This project monitors federally protected piping plovers, state protected least terns, and species of concern American oystercatchers on federal, state, and private property in southern Rhode Island. The majority of the work will be done outside monitoring these species during the nesting season. Work will include weekends and holidays. Previous birding experience is preferred. Send a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of 2 references by Mar to (EM: Wendy_Green AT fws.gov) OR mail to Plover Project/RI NWR Complex, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown RI
02813 OR call (PH: 401-364-9124 x18) for more information.

SALT MARSH INTERNSHIP (1 position) - (24 May - 20 Aug) - $155-210/wk + housing. Responsible for assisting with research in Rhode Island salt marsh habitats, including nest searching and monitoring, bird population monitoring, bird banding, and nekton sampling. Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to ERIN KING, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to (EM: Erin_King AT
fws.gov) Salt marsh/Bird Banding Internship (1 position)(24 May - 5 Nov) $155-210/wk + housing ? Responsible for assisting with research in RI salt marsh habitats, including nest searching and monitoring, bird population monitoring, bird banding, and nekton sampling. Also responsible for assisting with surveys, mist netting and banding of fall migrating songbirds. Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to Erin King, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI
02813 OR email materials to Erin_King AT fws.gov

FIELD TECHNICIAN (1-2) needed by PRBO Conservation Science (prbo.org) to perform avian point count surveys in riparian forests of the Central Valley of California. This ongoing study of restored and reference habitat along the Mokelumne River seeks to evaluate the quality of the created habitat. Duties will include performing avian point counts, vegetation assessments, territory mapping, and data entry. The position requires working in some challenging conditions such as early, long hours, hot weather, and dense vegetation. Positions begin around the first week of Apr 2010 and end in mid to late Jul 2010. Experience with point counting is highly desirable. Applicants must have a car and be willing to use it to get to the sites (mileage reimbursed). Among the most important qualifications are self-motivation, the ability to spend long hours in the field, and live and work with others. Housing and a $2200/month stipend (gross) provided. The position will be based out of Lodi, CA. Email a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research, specific dates of availability, whether or not you have a vehicle, a resume, and contact information for three references to Julian Wood (EM: jwood AT prbo.org).

BEACH-NESTING BIRD MONITOR needed to assist the Delaware Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program with beach-nesting bird monitoring (piping plover, American oystercatcher, least tern) on beaches in Sussex County, Delaware (about 75% of the work time will be spent at Cape Henlopen State Park). Although there is some flexibility, the ideal candidate would be available to start working mid-Apr and carry through to the end of Aug. Responsibilities include surveying for nests, monitoring nesting pairs, and protecting nesting habitat and nests by means of fencing, signs, and interaction with the public.
Biological aide will also help schedule, train and communicate with volunteers as well as assist with other Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program projects as assigned. Candiates should be working towards or have received a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology/management or closely related field. Completed degree is preferred. Prior field experience with bird species is preferred.
Experience using word processing, spreadsheet and GIS applications is needed. Candidate should have the ability to work independently; be organized; have efficient work habits; have good time management skills; be willing to work flexible hours (including weekends) and have a valid driver’s license. Salary for this position is $8.65 per hour with a 40 hour work week. Dorm-style housing is available on Cape Henlopen State Park for $8.00 per night. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply send resume, cover letter and contact information for three references to: MATTHEW BAILEY
(EM: matthew.bailey AT state.de.us; email preferred) or mail to: Matthew Bailey, NHESP, 4876 Hay Point Landing Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977.

RESEARCH FIELD TEAM LEADER – Needed 17 May – 3 Sep, to coordinate 5 groups of 4 -12 adult and research volunteers examining avian productivity and survivorship in the greater Jackson, Wyoming area.
Duties include volunteer training, oversight, daily schedule organization, logistics and working with volunteers to achieve research objectives. Field tasks will include nest searching, nest monitoring, resighting color-banded passerines and nest-predator monitoring (small mammals and non-poisonous snakes). Applicants must have excellent attention to detail and a proven record of responsibility. Schedule is 10-days on, 4-days off. Weekend work required. Project objectives
include: 1) identification of avian population trends associated with residential development; 2) increased understanding of juvenile survivorship patterns 3) improved understanding of passerine nesting success, post-fledging mortality and post-fledging dispersal. Research as education is an essential component of this position. The Coordinator must be dedicated to both the research objectives and to ensuring that volunteers have a positive, productive experience. See (URL:
http://www.earthwatch.org/exped/hall.html) for additional project-related information. Qualifications: * BS in ecology, wildlife biology or related field; * Superior communication skills; * Field-based research experience; avian experience preferred; * Ability to work long hours in difficult field conditions; * Excellent work ethic and attention to detail; * WFA certified. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching and avian research experience. Compensation:
$720/wk; subsidized housing may be available. Teton Science Schools are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
Successful applicant will be required to pass a background check, driving check and drug screening. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) references to: (EM:
employment AT tetonscience.org). List Research Field Team Leader in the subject line of your email. Deadline: 5 Mar 2010.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP – The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a non-profit hospital for wildlife, with the mission of teaching the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment. Since its founding in 1982, the Wildlife Center has treated more than 53,000 patients representing more than 200 species. An average of 2,500 patients are treated per year, including birds, mammals, and reptiles.
The Wildlife Center is one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country and has trained students from around the world in wildlife medicine and rehabilitation. The Wildlife Center is offering a new six-month advanced training program in wildlife rehabilitation beginning mid-May 2010 and running through mid-Nov. Through this training program, the intern will: ?gain intensive, hands-on training and experience in the field of wildlife rehabilitation, focusing on animal nutrition, husbandry, feeding techniques, capture and restraint methods, and release criteria , captive animal behaviors, and natural history; ?learn medical skills such as bandaging, medical math, fluid therapy, zoonotic diseases and other subjects pertinent to wildlife rehabilitation from staff veterinarians; ?develop leadership and mentorship qualities by training and mentoring new volunteers and preceptorship students;.
?receive public relations training (wildlife hotline management and interactive public education). Requirements: * At least two years of college or prior work experience. * Must have pre-exposure rabies vaccination. * Must have a valid driver’s license. * Intern will be scheduled to work five days a week with two consecutive days off during the week. A typical day consists of working at least 10 hours [9 am to 7 pm]. Weekend work is required. * Demonstrated ability to handle diverse, competing tasks independently, efficiently, and accurately; flexibility is a must. * Must be even-tempered and diplomatic. * Demonstrated reliability and dependability; willingness to work on weekends and holidays. * Ability to organize, set goals, and meet deadlines; attention to detail. * Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Professional appearance and demeanor; ability to interact and communicate with the public, law enforcement, veterinarians and others.
* Ability to lift/carry equipment and animals up to 50 pounds. * Previous wildlife experience preferred, but not required. Compensation:
* This is an unpaid training internship. The Wildlife Center will provide housing at the Center’s student house in Waynesboro [shared rooms, with shared housekeeping responsibilities]. Intern will also receive $400 per month in financial aid for living expenses. * Wildlife Center will provide vehicles for work-related trips. TO APPLY: Please email for a complete job description. Then, mail or email cover letter, résumé, and two letters of recommendation to: Rehabilitation Supervisor, Wildlife Center of Virginia, Post Office Box 1557, Waynesboro, VA 22980
(EM: outreach AT wildlifecenter.org). Application deadline is 1 Apr 2010.

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS – Applications are invited for a field research assistant position to work as part of an exciting project on effects of grassland restoration on bird communities of the Northern Chihuahuan Desert. We welcome applications from experienced field assistants with a solid background in ornithology, strong interest in songbird ecology. Preference will be given to candidates that are physically fit, have full color vision, and experience driving 4-wheel drive vehicles in rough terrain, ability to identify western birds by sight and sound, nest searching and nest monitoring. The position is offered for 3 months, commencing Apr 2010. Work will be centered in Las Cruces, NM Salary will be $1500 per month. Please submit the following information to JEFF KELLY (EM: jeffrey.f.kelly AT gmail.com): (1) Full CV including your home address and all contact details; and (2) Cover letter explaining your motivation and interest to this research and why you would be a good candidate for the position; and (3) Three references with full contact information. Closing date for applications is 15 Mar 2010.

WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN – ICF International (URL: http://www.icfi.com) is a global professional services firm that delivers solutions in the areas of Energy and Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security. Our Environmental Planning & Infrastructure group has nearly four decades of experience in environmental planning projects, natural resource management, and compliance with mandated government programs. More than 3,500 employees serve our clients worldwide. We are currently seeking an on-call Wildlife Technician for our Gillette, WY office. Please note that this is temporary project-based work from late Apr 2010 through Jun 2010. Job description (duties):ICF International is seeking highly energetic and responsible wildlife technicians to assist our team in Gillette, Wyoming for biological survey work from late Apr through Jun 2010. Duties will include participation in ground surveys for sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, raptor nests, mountain plovers, prairie dog colonies, and wildlife habitat assessments for natural gas projects in the region. The field work will require long and often irregular hours (early mornings and some weekends) in potentially adverse weather conditions. Housing will be provided (note this is a taxable benefit). Compensation will be
$17-18 per hour depending on experience. Required Qualifications: * B.S.
in wildlife biology or a closely related field * 2+ years of field experience conducting standardized protocols and identifying avian and mammalian species. * A dedication to excellence, integrity, and sense of pride in one's work. * Strong problem-solving skills; a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team. * The ability to navigate using maps and GPS. Experience with ArcGIS, Great Plains ecology, and prior consulting experience would be particularly valuable.
* Operation of manual transmission four-wheel drive trucks and ATVs, and a valid driver’s license is required. Qualified candidates may apply online at (URL:
https://jobs.icfi.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-44366&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any?optlink-view=view-44366&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any).
ICF International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer-M/F/D/V.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – Spatial Modeling of Climate Change Effects on Breeding Bird Population Trends. Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University and USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. SALARY: $45,000 per year, benefits included.
Performance Period: 12 months after start date, anticipate May 2010-2011 with additional years possible (Contingent upon appropriation of funds).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 Mar 2010, or until suitable candidate is found.
POSITION SUMMARY: Colorado State University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position to develop spatially explicit models of bird population trends using North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data.
The model will be used to provide assessments of status and trends of North American bird species and evaluating the potential effects of climate change on bird population trends. The scope of work will include model development, estimation, and the use of models to provide a spatially explicit characterization of changes in bird population and responses of bird population change to landscape features, and indicators of climate change. Models will be used to test explicit hypotheses about global climate change on patterns in bird population trend from ~50 years of BBS data. The model formulation will build off previous work on the use of Bayesian hierarchical models for the assessment of BBS population trends. Model development will involve developing a spatially explicit implementation of the model that can accommodate spatially explicit features of interest and make spatially explicit predictions. The model will then be used to (1) produce spatially explicit estimates of historical population trends for selected bird species, (2) evaluating the influence of important factors or covariates that describe landscape variation or change over time and
(3) evaluate potential effects of climate change on future population trends of important bird species. DUTIES: The incumbent will work closely with biologists involved with the North American Breeding Bird Survey program. Accordingly, the postdoctoral position will be located at the U.S. Geological Survey, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland. MINIUMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ph.D. in biology (wildlife), ecology, or related quantitative field by the start date; 2. Knowledge of principles and methods of Bayesian analysis including experience with Markov chain Monte Carlo methods or software for conducting MCMC simulations; 3. Demonstrated proficiency with statistical software including Splus or R and WinBUGS; 4. Demonstrated desire and proficiency to publish in the peer-reviewed literature. DESIRED ABILITIES:
Competitive candidates will have a background in demographic estimation and population modeling, spatial modeling, knowledge of avian population biology, and knowledge of climate change science including use and interpretation of Global Climate Model output. The successful candidate will have excellent written and personal communication skills.. TO
APPLY: Submit letter of application, CV, copy of transcripts, and reference contact information online at: (URL:
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html). For full consideration, all materials must be received by 4:30pm, Friday, 5 Mar 2010. For further information, contact: ANDY ROYLE (EM: aroyle AT
usgs.gov) or PAUL DOHERTY (EM: paul.doherty AT colostate.edu). Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in room 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

WILDLIFE PROJECT MANAGER – H. T. Harvey & Associates is a premier ecological consulting firm based in Northern and Central California with offices in Los Gatos, Fresno, Davis and Arcata. For over 35 years, H. T.
Harvey has provided outstanding scientific ecological and design expertise to develop successful ecological solutions for our clients. We have an opening in our Los Gatos headquarters for a wildlife biologist with extensive experience managing ecological consulting projects.
Applicants should have a strong academic background (Ph.D. or M.S.), solid field and/or research experience, broad knowledge of the biology of California’s fauna, and extensive experience in ecological consulting in California. The ideal applicant has at least 3-5 years’ project management experience performing the duties expected of this position:
managing all aspects of the biological components of CEQA/NEPA projects, endangered and threatened species surveys, Section 7 and 10 consultations, wildlife inventories, and construction monitoring projects; managing staff, budgets, clients, and agency contacts; business development and marketing; proposal preparation; and staff training and supervision. Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an energetic, forward-thinking business with an employee focus, offering an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. This position has unlimited upward potential. Our employment package includes medical, dental, life insurance and 401K.
More information about H. T. Harvey & Associates and our areas of expertise can be obtained at (URL: http://www.harveyecology.com).
Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your cover letter, resume and references to (EM: personnel AT harveyecology.com) and reference “Wildlife Project Manager” position, or mail/fax to H. T.
Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; (FX: 408-458-3210). H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

SENIOR ECOLOGIST / PROJECT MANAGER – H. T. Harvey & Associates is a premier ecological consulting firm based in Northern California. We apply our expertise to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. We have an opening for an ecologist with regulatory experience who can complement our collective scientific expertise with a clear understanding of applicable environmental regulatory frameworks and laws, and guide our clients through the land use and environmental regulatory process. Given the pace and scope of emerging statutory and regulatory initiatives related to renewable energy and global climate change, and our client base, this position will also require maintaining an understanding of, and tracking, new scientific and regulatory information regarding global climate change, clean energy (wind, biofuels, geothermal, solar and wave), and associated wildlife/fisheries impacts and new policy initiatives in these areas. Duties include managing complex CEQA/NEPA projects; endangered species surveys; state and federal Endangered Species Act consultations; and CDFG and USACE permits. Other key responsibilities include business development, marketing, proposal preparation, staff training, supervision, and recruiting. The position will be based in our Fresno office. Applicants should have a strong academic background coupled with demonstrated experience in local, state, and federal regulatory procedures, document preparation and review, and permitting as they relate to the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, and local general plans and zoning ordinances. Advanced degree in law, environmental studies, natural or physical science, or planning with experience in wildlife, plant, or wetland ecology preferred. Demonstrable technical writing ability and good communication skills are essential. H. T.
Harvey & Associates is an energetic, forward-thinking with an employee
focus: offering an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an energetic, forward-thinking business with an employee focus, offering an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. This position has unlimited upward potential. Our employment package includes medical, dental, life insurance and 401K.
More information about H. T. Harvey & Associates and our areas of expertise can be obtained at (URL: http://www.harveyecology.com).
Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your cover letter, resume and references to (EM: personnel AT harveyecology.com) and reference “Senior Ecologist / Project Manager” position, or mail/fax to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg.
D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; (FX: 408-458-3210. H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

BANDING ASSISTANT needed to help run a spring and fall migration banding station on an offshore island in the Gulf of Maine. Primary duties will be to assist with all aspects of daily banding operations, nighttime orientation tests, and data entry. Assistants will also be responsible for conducting daily ground census surveys for songbird migrants. This is an opportunity to hone your banding skills at a LARGE volume migration banding station with a North American Banding Council certified trainer, all the while taking in the beauty that the Maine Coast has to offer. Applicants must have some prior banding experience, be hard working, willing to learn new and/or improve existing banding skills, have a positive attitude, and be able to enjoy remote island life. Preference will be given to applicants with previous songbird survey experience. Tentative start and end dates for the spring season are 30 Apr-7 Jun ($1,625 for five weeks) and 15 Aug-20 Oct ($3,000 for 10 weeks) for the fall season. Funding is also available for a short-term position from 25 Sep-20 Oct. Island housing (and lobster) is included. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to (EM: adrienne.leppold AT umit.maine.edu). Please include your interest in applying, any relevant experience, and the time period(s) for which you are available. Deadline is 14 Mar but applications will be reviewed as they are received. This project is a collaborative effort between the USFWS Maine Coastal Islands NWR and the Univ. of Maine.

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN – The New Jersey Nature Conservancy has several ongoing research projects in the coastal marshes and forests of the region. The Science Technician will participate primarily in a study of the eastern willet, a salt marsh nesting shorebird on Delaware Bay marshes in Cape May and Cumberland counties. Other field work will include salt marsh habitat mapping, forest regeneration studies and assessing the impact of deer on forest understories. Duties will include willet nest finding, collecting detailed behavioral observations, resighting color-banded willets, participating in capture, banding, aging and sexing of birds, delineating territories, collecting vegetation data, using GPS units, maintaining a field journal, data entry and verification, and preparation of equipment for field work.
This is a seasonal position running from mid-Apr to mid-Sep. Seasonal field biologists will be provided housing and transportation to and from field sites. Work may sometimes require overnight travel to field sites in northern New Jersey. Period of work is from mid-Apr. through mid-Sep.
For more info and to apply go to (URL: http://careers.nature.org and search by job ID 11820.

PROJECT LEAD – Klamath Bird Observatory (URL:
http://www.KlamathBird.org) seeks to fill a Project Lead position on the Science Team, salary $26,000 to $28,500 depending on experience. Job duties include implementation of field studies including hiring, training, and supervising field crews and/or interns, and managing field logistics. This includes development of project specific partners, community and scientific presentations, and analysis and reporting of project data. Field studies may include multiple avian survey methodologies including point count, area search, spot-mapping, nest searching, mist-netting and bird banding, and species specific survey protocols. The Project Lead must have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in the Natural Sciences and a minimum of one year of project management. The Project Lead should have experience in field studies, preferably with avian monitoring techniques, data management, and willingness to work as a team member for a growing non-profit organization. They must be in good physical condition and be able to work in the field hiking over rough terrain in inclement weather conditions and willing to camp in the field on a regular basis. To apply please send cover letter, resume, and three references to JAIME STEPHENS (EM: jlh AT klamathbird.org, PH:
541-282-0866). Applications will be reviewed upon and receipt, and continue until the position is filled.

FIELD ASSISTANTS (3-4) needed to conduct Golden-winged Warbler surveys in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 2 hours west of Charlottesville, VA.
Assistants are needed from 1 May until 30 Jun. Applicants should be willing and able to work alone in remote conditions and have excellent bird identification skills by sight and sound. Preferred applicants will have experience reading topographic maps and using a GPS unit and compass. Salary is $1400-$1600, depending on experience and housing in a field house with 2-3 other technicians will be provided. Applicants must be willing to work six days per week, spend long hours in the field and potentially camp for one day at a time with other field technicians. To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, earliest starting date, and contact information of three references to LESLEY BULLUCK at Virginia Commonwealth University (EM: lpbulluck AT vcu.edu). Also, feel free to contact Lesley via email if you have any questions.

MOUNTAIN PLOVER RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – Agency: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Location: Kimball, Nebraska (southwestern panhandle near Cheyenne, WY and Fort Collins, CO) Job Description: Nebraska Prairie Partners, a partnership of the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is seeking one qualified applicant to help conduct a Mountain Plover chick survival study in the southwestern panhandle of Nebraska. Position will begin the first week in May and will continue for 17 weeks into the middle of Aug, 2010.
Position Duties Include: ? Locating Mountain Plover Nests in Agricultural fields; ? Tracking of Adult Mountain Plover with Radio Telemetry Equipment; ? Tracking Plover Broods Using Radio Telemetry Equipment; ? Ability to Use Optics to Determine Brood Sizes; ? Familiarity with GPS units and Map Reading Skills; ? Accurately Recording Data following Study Protocols. Other duties: Ability to operate a 4x4 Truck and ATV (both provided) on minimally maintained county (gravel) roads. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to accurately enter data into large relational databases. Must possess communication skills for working with private landowners, as well as communicating and coordinating with other Nebraska Prairie Partner Biologists. Qualifications: BS degree in biology, wildlife management or related field, or a junior/senior pursuing a degree in an applicable field. Radio telemetry experience is preferred but not required.
Applicant should have good bird identification skills, good written and oral communication skills, and possess the ability to work alone with limited direct supervision. Applicant should have very good organizational skills, and must possess a valid state driver's license.
The successful applicant should be in good physical condition, as working long irregular hours in hot and dry conditions will be expected.
Salary: $17 / hour plus free on-site housing, no benefits. How to Apply:
Send a cover letter (stating your qualifications in relation to the above duties), resume or CV, and 3 references to the below contact no later than 12 Mar 2010 Contact: BART BLY, 204 S. Hudson Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301 (EM: bart.blyATrmbo.org, PH: 423-202-0052, FX:
308-220-0053).

MOUNTAIN PLOVER BANDING BIOLOGIST – Agency: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Location: Kimball, Nebraska (southwestern panhandle near Cheyenne, WY and Fort Collins, CO). Job Description: Nebraska Prairie Partners, a partnership of the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is seeking an experienced bird banding biologist (preferred shorebird banding experience) to help conduct a Mountain Plover chick survival study in the southwestern panhandle of Nebraska. The banding technician will be responsible for locating Mountain Plover nests in agricultural fields, floating eggs, trapping and banding metal and color bands, and outfitting adult birds with radio transmitters. Additional duties will include subsequent radio tracking of Mountain Plover broods with telemetry receivers. Position will begin the first week in May and will continue for 17 weeks into the middle of Aug, 2010. Some terms of employment are negotiable. Position Duties include: ? Locating Mountain Plover Nests in Agricultural fields; ? Aging of Eggs through Floatation in Water; ? Trapping and Handling of Mountain Plover using Walk-In Traps; ? Banding, Color Banding, and Recording Measurements of Adult Plover; ? Outfitting a Small Radio Transmitter to Adult Birds; ? Tracking Plover Broods Using Radio Telemetry Equipment; ? Ability to Use Optics to Determine Brood Sizes.
Other duties: Ability to operate a 4x4 Truck and ATV (both provided) on minimally maintained county (gravel) roads. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to accurately enter data into large relational databases. Must possess communication skills for working with private landowners, as well as communicating and coordinating with other Nebraska Prairie Partner Biologists. Qualifications: MS degree
(preferred) in biology, wildlife management, or a related field, or a BS degree in the aforementioned fields with a significant amount of bird banding experience (shorebird banding experience preferred). Applicants with experience color banding shorebirds using Darvic color bands and affixing lightweight radio transmitters are strongly encouraged to apply regardless of educational level. Applicant should have good bird identification skills, good written and oral communication skills, and possess the ability to work alone with limited direct supervision.
Applicant should have very good organizational skills, and must possess a valid state driver's license. The successful applicant should be in good physical condition, as working long irregular hours in hot and dry conditions will be expected. Salary: $19/hour plus free on-site housing, no benefits. How to Apply: Send a cover letter (stating your qualifications in relation to the above duties), resume or CV, and 3 references to the below contact no later than 12 Mar 2010. Contact: BART BLY, 204 S. Hudson Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301 (EM: bart.blyATrmbo.org,
PH: 423-202-0052, FX: 308-220-0053).

BIRD NEST SEARCHING INTERNSHIPS, 1 May to 31 Jul 2010. The Klamath Bird Observatory (URL: http://www.KlamathBird.org) is seeking motivated individuals to participate in a study assessing the effects of meadow restoration in the Illinois Valley, within the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion of southern Oregon. Work will include nest searching and monitoring for a select group of songbird species, completing corresponding vegetation surveys, data entry and management, equipment maintenance, and other duties as required. Applicants should have a very strong interest in birds, natural history and field biology, and be prepared to work long days in the field in possibly inclement weather, follow prescribed protocols, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, be in good physical condition, work well both independently and closely with others, possess good communication skills, and have a valid Driver’s License (non-US citizens must possess a valid International Driver’s License). It is essential that the applicant be comfortable and capable of working independently in the forest each day. Additional preferred qualifications include: good bird identification skills, camping and orienteering experience, the ability to drive 4X4 and standard transmission vehicles on small mountain roads. Field training on protocol methodology, bird id, and orienteering will be provided in the first several weeks of the internship. Rustic housing will be provided, although occasional camping may be necessary. A stipend of $500 per month is available depending on qualifications and by mutual agreement. Per-mile transportation costs will be reimbursed for personal vehicle use. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references, preferably by email, to JAIME STEPHENS
(EM: jlh AT KlamathBird.org). Applications will be evaluated beginning mid-Mar.

FIELD ASSISTANTS (6) needed for research on the migratory connectivity for American redstart, Black-and-white warbler, Black-throated blue warbler, Northern parula, Ovenbird, Prairie warbler, and Wood thrush through the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Responsibilities include capturing birds in mist nets, sampling blood and feathers, and attaching geolocator transmitters to Wood thrush. Strong applicants will have experience with banding and bleeding birds, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, and be willing to work long hours in the field six days a week. Field work will take place throughout the eastern U.S.
Salary will be $400 / wk. Lodging and transportation to field sites will be covered. Positions will be for approximately three months starting in mid-Apr. Please send cover letter, CV, and the names of three references to COLIN STUDDS (EM: studds AT .si.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately.

AVIAN POINT COUNT SURVEYOR – Two temporary positions are available to assist with an ongoing study of population demographics of grassland birds. Field sites are located on wildlife management areas, refuges, waterfowl production areas across southern Nebraska. The primary project objective is to develop predictive models that will assist in adaptive management actions for game and non-game birds alike. Successful applicants will gain experience in many of the field techniques used in avian research and have the opportunity to work and interact with graduate students conducting innovative science at this site. Field work and data collection for the project will involve point count surveys for birds and vegetation analysis throughout much of Nebraska requiring considerable time spent in the field. Successful applicants must be highly motivated, with a strong work ethic, a passion for field work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in collaboration. Experience with avian point count surveys, and GPS are required. Familiarity with radio telemetry, GPS, GIS, nest searching, and banding techniques are preferred. The field camps are remote, primitive and may require tent-living (employee must provide own tent).
Must be willing to work before sunrise and in harsh weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license required. The project runs from ~15 Apr and ends ~20 Jul. Employees expected to work 40 hrs/week at $12.208-$13.429/hr depending on experience. Hours may vary. No benefits. Position is grant funded. Application deadline: 8 Mar 2010. Interested applicants must apply through the UNL employment web site, Requisition #100070, at:
(URL: https://employment.unl.edu/ )

FIELD ASSISTANT NEEDED – I’m seeking one field assistant to conduct avian point count survey and vegetation sampling in central Georgia, including Ft. Gordon and some areas surrounding Ft. Gordon. Applicant should have good skills in identifying birds by sound and sight although point count survey experience is not required. Also, Applicant should have experience to drive 4-wheel drive truck, and should have great attention to detail for accurate data collection as well as strong work ethic. Main duty will include 1) bird survey, 2) vegetation survey, and
3) data entry. The position will start mid-Apr and end mid-Jun. A chosen applicant may be required to attend 5-7 days training before fieldwork starts. Trailer type of housing will be provided at Ft. Gordon. It will be shared with 2-3 other crew members. Salary: $8-10/hour (expected to work 40 hours/week), depending on experience. Application: Official application will be made through UGA online employment system. If you’re interested, please contact or/and send a resume with contact information for 2 references to MYUNG-BOK LEE (PhD student, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia) by email (EM: bok AT uga.edu).

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