Please direct inquiries about these positions to Julie Hart (contact
info at bottom of the announcement).
FIELD TECHNICIANS (10) needed for a monitoring program of high-elevation
songbirds in the Northeastern U.S. from 30 May 2009 to 26 June 2009. An
international monitoring program is being established in June 2009
targeting Bicknell’s Thrush and other high-elevation songbirds.
Technicians will conduct point counts for ten target species at
designated points along trails in the Adirondacks, Catskills, Green
Mountains, White Mountains, and the mountains of central Maine. Learn
more about Mountain Birdwatch here: http://www.vtecostudies.org/MBW/.
Successful applicants will be eager to spend long summer days in this
beautiful mountain region, are in good physical condition, and capable
of early morning (4:00 am) starts. Must be comfortable backpacking and
camping alone in remote locations. Familiarity with New England birds
preferred, but training will be provided. Mosquitoes and black flies are
prevalent at this time of year. High-elevation weather is highly
variable and can be near freezing at night and in the 80s during the
day. Thunderstorms and muddy trail conditions are inevitable.
Compensation is $450/wk plus mileage reimbursement. Rustic housing is
provided on days off. Applicants must be flexible to changes in
daily/weekly schedules due to weather. Applicants should have their own
vehicle, backpacking equipment, and binoculars. Application deadline is
15 Feb 2009 or until positions are filled. To apply, send letter of
interest, resumé, and contact information for three references to: Julie
Hart (EM: jhart AT vtecostudies.org), Mountain Birdwatch Coordinator,
Vermont Center for Ecostudies, PO Box 420, Norwich, VT 05055.
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Julie Hart
Mountain Birdwatch Coordinator
Vermont Center for Ecostudies
PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055
802-649-1431 x 6
http://www.vtecostudies.org/MBW/
