Hi folks, I hope your winter term is going well so far! Here are a couple birdy internships/short-term positions at Point Blue that popped up recently. PB does some great work with birds, so check them out if youre graduating soon/are a recent grad looking for bird-related fieldwork. ____________________________________________________________ AVIAN RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS (7): Bird-banding and nest-monitoring internships at the Palomarin Field Station Interns needed at Point Blue Conservation Sciences Palomarin Field Station on the Marin County coast, north of San Francisco, in Point Reyes National Seashore. We have been studying songbirds at the Palomarin Field Station since 1966, with special focus on the demographics of Wrentits and Song Sparrows. Job Description: Intern positions are primarily for nest searching and territory mapping or for mist-netting and banding in coastal scrub, Douglas-fir forest and riparian habitats. Interns will become proficient in landbird monitoring techniques and learn about various aspects of avian ecology, conservation science, natural history, and climate-smart conservation (e.g., hands-on and via scientific literature). Responsibilities may also include habitat assessment, plant phenology monitoring, conducting area search surveys, resighting color banded birds, public outreach, and an independent project. Banding interns may participate in the North American Banding Council bander certification process. All internships include data entry. Expect long hours in the field and office. Duration: Mar to Jul/Aug 2015. Qualifications: Self-motivation, a sense of humor, and the desire to spend long hours in the field and office are required. Participants must be able to work independently as well as in groups. Exposure to poison oak is unavoidable. A functioning pair of binoculars is required. Some of our internships require the use of a personal vehicle, current proof of insurance, and a drivers license. Any use of personal vehicles will be reimbursed at a standard per-mile rate. Compensation: This is a voluntary training position that includes a stipend to offset living expenses while on the project ($850 per month, gross). On-site housing is provided. To Apply: email a letter of interest to Renée Cormier ([email protected]; 415.868.0655 ext 316) describing previous experience with field research, specific dates of availability, and whether or not you have a vehicle; a resume; and contact information for three references (please also note if applying to other positions within Point Blue). Applications are accepted until all positions filled. ____________________________________________________________ NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL MONITORING - TECHNICIAN at Point Blue Conservation Science (formerly PRBO) Location: Marin County, CA. Duration: March 9 to July 15, 2015. Job Type: Seasonal Job Description: Technician needed to assist in the Northern Spotted Owl monitoring project at Point Blue Conservation Science (formerly PRBO) on the California coast, in Marin County. We have been studying this dense breeding population of Northern Spotted Owls since 1997. Fieldwork includes determining site occupancy, nesting status and reproductive success at long-term sites and at new locations. The technician is also responsible for data entry and verification. The technician will work closely with the project leader and an intern, but much of the work will be independent. Compensation is $3120 per month, and field housing is provided. Any use of personal vehicles for work will be reimbursed. To Apply: Submit applications via email including a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research, a resume, and contact information for three references to RENÉE CORMIER (EM: [email protected]; PH: 415-868-0655 ext. 316). Qualifications: Previous experience working with spotted owls is highly desirable, but not required. The position requires driving four-wheel-drive vehicles on fire roads at night and navigating steep terrain on foot to access survey sites in the day. Orienteering skills, including the use of maps, compass, and handheld GPS units, are essential. Applicants should have good hearing abilities, and be physically fit and able to hike long distances through steep and uneven terrain with some poison oak. A strong interest in birds and conservation, self-motivation, a sense of humor, and the desire to spend long hours in the field and office are required. The field schedule is variable and involves working at night and during the day. Participants must be able to work independently as well as with a partner. A functioning pair of binoculars is required. Applicants will need a drivers license, personal vehicle, and current proof of insurance (preference may be given to applicants with AWD or 4WD). ____________________________________________________________ NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL MONITORING - INTERNSHIP at Point Blue Conservation Science (formerly PRBO) Location: Marin County, CA. Duration: March 9 to June 30, 2015. Job Type: Internship Job Description: Intern needed to assist in the Northern Spotted Owl monitoring project at Point Blue Conservation Science (formerly PRBO) on the California coast, in Marin County. We have been studying this dense breeding population of Northern Spotted Owls since 1997. Fieldwork includes determining site occupancy, nesting status and reproductive success. The intern will participate in inventory surveys at new locations and will also be responsible for data entry. The intern will become proficient in field protocols for monitoring Spotted Owls, orienteering, and owl identification. Any use of personal vehicles for work will be reimbursed. The intern is needed from March 9 to June 30. Local housing is provided. This is a voluntary training position that includes a stipend to offset living expenses while on the project ($1200 per month, gross). To Apply: Submit applications via email/mail including a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research, a resume, and contact information for three references to RENÉE CORMIER (EM: [email protected]; PH: 415-868-0655 ext. 316). Qualifications: A strong interest in birds and conservation, self-motivation, a sense of humor, and the desire to spend long hours in the field and office are required. The field schedule is variable and involves working at night and during the day. Applicants should have good hearing abilities, and be physically fit and able to hike long distances through steep and uneven terrain with some poison oak. Participants must be able to work independently as well as with a partner. A functioning pair of binoculars is required. Applicants will need a drivers license, personal vehicle, and current proof of insurance (preference may be given to applicants with AWD or 4WD). ____________________________________________________________ Contact for Jobs: Renee Cormier, Avian Ecologist Point Blue Conservation Science (formerly PRBO) Palomarin Field Station PO Box 1157 / 999 Mesa Rd., Bolinas CA 94924 415.868.0655 ext. 316 pointblue.org | Follow Point Blue on Facebook!
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:03:50 +0000
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