SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS - We are seeking enthusiastic avian field technicians to assist with bobwhite focused points counts and vegetation surveys in Illinois. We are following procedures from the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) Coordinated Implementation Program ( http://bringbackbobwhites.org/strategy/nbci-2-0/doc_view/194-nbci-coordinated-implementation-program-2014 ).
Technicians will conduct avian counts and vegetation surveys on both private and public land in Illinois. We will be specifically investigating impacts of habitat management on bobwhite and grassland bird density. *Some living expenses may be offset*. Technicians should be able to work independently and as a part of a small team, and should have an eager interest in field work and birds. Applicants with grassland bird visual and aural identification skills, and identifying Illinois grasses and forbs are particularly encouraged to apply. The field season will start in* mid/late May and end July 31*. Please send, electronically, a brief cover letter detailing your interests and qualifications for this position, resume, and three reference contacts to Justin Shew (EM: justin.shew AT siu.edu). Technicians will be paid *$1400 per month* and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please e-mail Justin with any questions.
