Short Term Position - Bird Hike Leader, Rondeau Provincial Park
The Friends of Rondeau seek a well qualified birder to lead guided bird hikes in Rondeau Provincial Park this spring. The position would run from May 5 to May 21, 2007. Responsibilities will include: * Conducting 2 guided bird hikes per day of approximately 2 hour duration * Making trail contacts with park visitors * Assisting with Visitor Centre front desk and providing bird sighting information to visitors * Updating daily and seasonal bird lists at the Visitor Centre * Making daily ONTBIRDS postings * Updating the Friends of Rondeau web site with daily bird sightings * Occasional extra hikes for formal groups * Must have own vehicle Qualifications Include: Excellent bird identification skills including the ability to identify 95% of all birds expected during migration on the north shore of Lake Erie by sight and 75% by sound. Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly demeanour with an interest in dealing with the public. Experience interpreting natural history values to the public. Good general naturalist skills with other taxa (spring plants, herps, butterflies etc). Willing to work a long stretch of days. Please send a resume and cover letter detailing how your interests and skills match this position to Emily Slavik by email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Successful candidates will be contacted before March 23. Thank you to everyone who applies. Emily Slavik _________________________ 18050 Rondeau Park Road RR#1 Morpeth, ON N0P 1X0 Ph - 519-674-1774 Fax - 519-674-1755
