MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. SUPERINTERNS are needed to operate constant effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations in the eastern 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 Maine, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Superinternships are from 1 May through 8 August. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-starting individuals with a solid background in bird banding and some experience working independently in the field. We prefer applicants who are familiar with MAPS protocol and in particular we encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. Superinterns will attend an intensive, two week training course in mistnetting, banding, and aging and sexing small landbirds. After training, superinterns will be responsible for setting up and operating 4 - 6 mistnetting stations and (in Maine and West Virginia) supervising another intern. Shared housing and a per diem of $32 for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $2,688 for the season, are provided. Superinterns will need a reliable vehicle and will be reimbursed at $.33/mile for use of their vehicle on the job. Superinterns are expected to work a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, sometimes more depending on weather. Please send a resume, cover letter, and email addresses and phone numbers for 3 references to KELLY GORDON, The Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
**************************************************** Kelly M. Gordon Staff Biologist- Institute for Bird Populations [EMAIL PROTECTED] P.O. Box 1346 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956-1346 Phone: 415-663-1436 Fax: 415-663-9482
