[Bgsa] bird job

[Sharon Coe]

Hi everyone,

In case you know of anyone looking for a short-term position with birds in
Orange County...

Sharon

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Biologist-Educator for Bird Programs

Audubon's Starr Ranch Sanctuary

Trabuco Canyon, CA



*Description*: Audubon California's 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in
southeast Orange County, California solicits applicants for positions (2) as
biologist-educator for bird programs. Both positions will integrate long
term songbird monitoring into education programs that involve kids and
adults in applied avian research. One position extends November 2008 through
March 2009 with responsibilities to include supervision of volunteers who
assist with long term songbird banding during winter migrant songbird
monitoring (Monitoring Overwintering Survival or "MoSI").  Also will do data
entry, data summary, and California Partners-in-Flight (Cal-PIF) point
counts.  Will instruct fall and winter *Ecology Programs*, 1-2 hour field
research simulations that offer groups of all ages an opportunity to
experience nature hands-on as wildlife biologists.



The second temporary position extends from April through July 2009 and will
supervise volunteers who assist with long term songbird banding during
breeding season (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship or "MAPS").
Will also conduct spring and summer area searches for songbirds in coastal
sage scrub restoration sites, Cal-PIF point counts, and enter and summarize
data. Will instruct spring *Ecology Programs *and also *Starr Ranch Junior
Biologists*, spring and summer programs for kids ages 8 – 16, who join the
Starr Ranch scientific team to experience how biologists study native
animals and habitats.



Background in bird banding and other bird monitoring techniques and biology
or ecology essential.  Strong knowledge and interest in birds and bird
watching and general natural history of animals and their habitats.  Experience
and academic background in ornithological field research essential.
Opportunity
to do bird research that is integrated into Starr Ranch land management,
conservation, and education programs.  We seek applicants who wish to
contribute to wildland conservation through research-based education and who
are enthusiastic, dedicated, organized, self-starting and thorough. Some
experience in education desirable but must have enthusiasm for working with
kids, adults, and families.  Opportunity to live in a one bedroom cabin on
our 4000-acre Sanctuary.



*Salary*: $750/week plus housing in a one bedroom cabin on our 4000 acre
preserve.



*Qualifications*:  Graduate degree preferred in biology or ecology with
strong ornithological (including bird banding) background and experience.



*To Apply*: Send cover letter stating career goals, résumé, and three
letters of recommendation (recommendation letters can arrive separately) to:
Dr. Sandy DeSimone, Director - Research and Education; 100 Bell Canyon Road,
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679; (949) 858-0309; fax (949) 858-1013.



*For More Information*:  sdesimone at audubon.org; www.starr-ranch.org

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Sharon Coe
PhD Candidate
Department of Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521

http://www.biology.ucr.edu/people/grad_students/coe.html

sharon.coe at ucr.edu
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