Hi Virginia birders. Below is an opportunity to assist the National
Audubon Society with their Important Bird Areas initiative in Virginia.
Please forward to any persons who might be interested in this position.
Thanks!
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The National Audubon Society and the Virginia Audubon Council are
looking for 2 dedicated and enthusiastic avian field techs needed to
conduct point counts in high-priority forest, grassland, and
successional habitats in the mountains and piedmont regions of Virginia.
Data from this project will be used to evaluate these areas for
consideration as Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Virginia. The IBA
Program is part of a global effort to identify and then work to conserve
essential habitat for birds. Positions will begin in early to mid May
and will run through mid June 2006 (start and end dates flexible).
Salary will be a flat $3,000 for the season ($1,000 stipend plus $2,000
for living expenses) with the potential for a higher stipend dependent
on experience and availability of funds. Applicants are expected to
drive their own vehicles and must be willing to work long hours with
little to no supervision, car-camp for extended periods in remote
locations, and hike up to 3 miles/day.
PREFERRED CANDIDATES WILL: 1) Be able to identify eastern/Appalachian
birds by sight and sound 2) Be experienced with standard 10 min. point
count methodology and basic habitat assessment 3) Have a good sense of
direction and be experienced with GPS and reading topo maps 4) Be in
good physical condition and be willing to hike through difficult terrain
to reach points 5) Have the ability to work well with a partner and
alone as well as to interact positively with landowners.
TO APPLY: Applicants should send resume, cover letter (including dates
of availability) and two references to Aimee Weldon; Virginia Important
Bird Areas Program Coordinator; PO Box 1089; Ashland, VA 23005 or via
email to: aweldon@xxxxxxxxxxx; Office: 804-752-5850; Cell: 804-370-3528
Fax: 804-752-5882. We hope to fill the positions by the end of March.
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Aimee Weldon
Virginia IBA Coordinator
P.O. Box 1089
Ashland, VA 23005
804-752-5850 (office)
804-370-3528 (cell)
804-752-5882 (fax)
www.audubon.org
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