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[Amy Finfera <afinfera@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The following seasonal positions are now being filled for the summer 
of 2008, for point counts and the MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND 
SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM, through The Institute for Bird 
Populations.  Locations include two in southern Indiana, and one in 
northern Kentucky, as well as many others across the continental 
U.S.  Please share with any interested individuals you may 
know.  Positions are filling fast, so it is best to apply soon.
Thanks,
Amy Finfera

FIELD BIOLOGIST INTERN needed May 1 - July 31, 2008, to survey birds 
by point counts in Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades 
National Parks in Washington. Applicants with prior birding 
experience and familiarity with the songs and calls of western 
montane landbirds are preferred. Seeking applicants in excellent 
physical condition with a willingness to backpack to remote sites and 
camp out most nights. A personal vehicle is desirable but not 
required. Prior knowledge of western montane flora is a plus. Shared 
housing and on-the-job mileage reimbursement provided along with a 
per diem of $32 for food and general living expenses (amounts to $800 
per month). Send cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers 
and e-mail addresses of two references to: Bob Wilkerson, The 
Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, 
CA 94956-1346.  FAX: (415) 663-9482. EMAIL: 
bwilkerson@xxxxxxxxxxx  website: 
<http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm>http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm. 
Electronic submissions are preferred.

MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM (April 
23 (or May 1) to August 8, 2008):
FIELD BIOLOGIST INTERNS needed to operate constant effort mistnetting 
and banding (MAPS) stations throughout the continental U.S.  Join 
this continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates 
that cause changes in North American landbird populations.  Positions 
are available in the Northwest region (12 total in Oregon and 
Washington), the Western Midwest/Texas region (8 total in Missouri 
and Texas), and the Eastern Midwest/East region (10 total in Indiana, 
Kentucky, Maine, and West Virginia).  Interns are accepted into a 
given region and, after training, are assigned to a specific 
location.  Internships are from 1 May (23 April for Midwest/TX) 
through 8 August.  Enthusiastic individuals with previous birding 
and/or field research experience are preferred.  Prior banding 
experience is not necessary as all internships include an intensive, 
two week training course in mist-netting, banding, and aging and 
sexing small landbirds.  Flexibility, good physical condition, a 
tolerance of long days that begin before dawn and the ability to 
endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required.  Applicants 
with good field vehicles are especially needed.  Mileage will be 
reimbursed at the rate of $0.33/mile for job-related use.  Shared 
housing and a per diem of $23 - $28 (depending on location and 
experience) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to 
$1,932 - $2,520 for the season, are provided.  Interns are expected 
to work a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, sometimes more depending on 
weather.  Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or 
U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact information for at least 2 
references including email addresses, and a completed MAPS Internship 
Application form.  Application forms as well as further information 
can be found on our website, 
<http://www.birdpop.org,/>http://www.birdpop.org,or contact AMY 
FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point 
Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, EMAIL: 
afinfera@xxxxxxxxxxxx  Positions are being filled as suitable 
candidates are found.
SUPERVISORY FIELD BIOLOGISTS needed to train and supervise interns 
operating constant effort mist netting and banding stations for the 
MAPS program through The Institute for Bird Populations.  Two 
supervisory biologist positions are available for existing networks 
of stations in Indiana/Kentucky (supervising six interns at three 
locations) and Missouri (supervising two interns at one location, 
plus conducting surveys for Cerulean Warblers).  Positions extend 
from May 1 (April 23 for Missouri) through August 8, 
2008.  Successful applicants should have previous experience with the 
MAPS protocol (<http://www.birdpop.org/>www.birdpop.org), but require 
advanced skills in bird banding, ageing and sexing of landbirds in 
the hand, birdsong identification, and habitat 
assessment.  Applicants should also have an excellent detailed 
working knowledge of the plumages and molts of landbirds in the 
appropriate regions.  Preference will be given to those with a BS in 
Biology or related natural resources field.  Previous MAPS field 
biologist interns are especially encouraged to apply.  Demonstrated 
leadership skills, attention to detail, good physical condition, a 
tolerance of long days that begin before dawn, and the ability to 
endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required.  A reliable 
field vehicle is a must.  These field biologist positions are an 
excellent opportunity to gain supervisory experience, and IBP 
full-time staff biologists are often recruited from the field 
biologist pool.  A salary of $2300 per month and on-the-job mileage 
reimbursement ($.33/mile) are provided.  Join this continent-wide, 
cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes 
in North American landbird populations.  Interested applicants should 
send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover letter, professional 
resume, and current contact information for three references that are 
familiar with your professional experience and qualifications, along 
with a completed MAPS Field Biologist Application form.  Application 
forms as well as further information can be found on our website, 
<http://www.birdpop.org,/>http://www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY 
FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point 
Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, EMAIL: 
afinfera@xxxxxxxxxxxx  Positions are being filled as suitable 
candidates are found.

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Amy Finfera
Staff Biologist

The Institute for Bird Populations
P.O. Box 1346
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956-1346
Phone: 415-663-1436
Fax: 415-663-9482
afinfera@xxxxxxxxxxx