Green Careers Journal - March 2006 Vol. I Num. 2 by Environmental Career Center

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Marketing Events & Promotions Coordinator, Sustainable Agriculture Division New York, New York

The Sustainable Agriculture Division of the Rainforest Alliance is a member of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), a coalition of independent, nonprofit conservation groups in Latin America, and serves as the SAN’s International Secretariat as well. After more than 15 years of proving the concept and value of sustainable agriculture practices with farmers, scientists and coffee industry leaders, certified sustainable coffee is finding increasing enthusiasm in the marketplace. The program faces interesting challenges and is poised for rapid growth. RA and SAN manage a program to guide, motivate and verify social and environmental improvements on farms, awarding a seal of approval (Rainforest Alliance Certified) to farms that meet its comprehensive standards. Summary of Position: The Marketing Events & Promotions Coordinator will be a professional with experience in branding and promotion. This position will be responsible for developing strategic marketing tools, related media and collateral that build cohesive branding messages and strengthen brand recognition and equity for RA, its certification programs, and its program constituents. This position will coordinate promotional events and related trade show participation on behalf of RA’s Sustainable Agriculture Division and its participating companies. Skill Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of three to five years progressively responsible experience in consumer marketing and promotions; Proven experience developing promotional and/or educational campaigns. Excellent writing, editing and message development skills; Requires ability to work within a team structure as well as independently, a creative out-of-box thinker, take initiative and be attentive to detail; Proven experience in juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent and concurrent deadlines; Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel); Spanish language skills a plus; An interest in our organization’s mission and its goals; and Willingness to travel 20%of time; some of it may be international. To apply: Send resume, cover letter, and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012. Fax: 212-677-2187. E-mail: Personnel@ra.org.

JFNew is a progressive and rapidly growing ecological services and environmental engineering consulting ﬁrm specializing in watershed management, ecological restoration, wetlands, and natural resource consulting. With multiple Midwestern locations, our ﬁrm’s talented professionals provide a wide range of services to corporations, federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as private landowners. Our culture, values and reputation have attracted a diverse team with a passion for natural resources and environmental stewardship. At the same time, an entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership team has been cultivated to combine technical and professional expertise with sound, viable business management practices.

Program Director South Lake Tahoe, CA

Small (11 staff) environmental organization seeks a skilled and passionate conservation advocate. Reporting to the Executive Director and supervising a staff of 2+, the Program Director assists the Board of Directors in developing League conservation policies and plans, and develops and implements programs to carry them out including but not limited to: advocacy before the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the U.S. Forest Service, and other government agencies; promotion of the League and its positions in the media and through community outreach and organizing; building strategic alliances with groups and individuals with shared interests; assistance with litigation support. Also supports the Executive Director in lobbying Congress and the Nevada and California legislatures. Requires a minimum of 5 years increasingly responsible relevant experience including excellent public speaking, policy analysis, and negotiation skills; management; passion for conservation of natural resources. Pluses: background in CEQA/NEPA law, media, and/or land-use planning. Salary range from $65,000-$75,000 DOE. Position based in So. Lake Tahoe, travel required. Submit cover letter and resume; League application including salary history will be required subsequently. Open until filled. No calls, please. Email resume to: Julie@KeepTahoeBlue.org League to Save Lake Tahoe 955 Emerald Bay Road ● South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Visit www.KeepTahoeBlue.org for a detailed job announcement.

Current openings:

Landscape Designer (CAD Technician) Restoration Services Project Manager Business Development Professional Regional Ofﬁce Manager Senior Project Manager Project Engineer/EIT Project Technician View these and other openings under JFNew at www.environmentalcareer.com JFNew is an Equal Opportunity Employer; minorities are encouraged to apply.

JFNew 708 Roosevelt Road Walkerton, Indiana 46574 www.jfnew.com

March 2006

Volume I Number 2 The journal of the environmental careers world. Dedicated to bringing those in the environmental careers ﬁeld the information they need to succeed. On the cover: Old Dominion University’s Engineering and Computational Sciences Building, the first LEED-certified higher education building in Virginia, opened its doors in 2004.

GCJ Staff: John Esson, Publisher Jeremy Esson, Editor in Chief Karen Fitzgerald, Jobs Editor

IN THIS ISSUE

Scott Esson, Contributing Editor Contributing authors: Sandra Leibowitz Earley

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Request for Information NEW Green Building Intern Program Launches

Conservation Biologist for Gabon Biodiversity Program Washington, DC Background on Gabon Biodiversity Program: SI/MAB’s mission is to promote the conservation of biodiversity through research and education. The Gabon Biodiversity Program, established in 2001 in Gamba, southwestern Gabon, has conducted extensive multi-taxa biodiversity studies in national parks and other areas; established a natural history reference collection and biodiversity laboratory; contributed to training and capacity building of local staff; and conducted applied conservation research to topics such as ecological connectivity of African forest elephant landscapes, impacts of roads on wildlife, forest fragmentation and logging impacts, and best-practice oil development in lowland rainforest habitats. See program website: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ ConservationAndScience/MAB/researchprojects/appliedconservation/gabon/ Conservation Biologist Post-doc Description: We are seeking several post-doctoral researchers in conservation biology to lead different axes of research in developing the ecological monitoring plan listed above. The project could include all stages of research, from literature review, study design, data collection, data analysis, and publication of results. We seek individuals with background in and the desire to contribute to applied research in one or more of the above topics, while also contributing to the program’s operation on other fronts and studies. Fellowships will be based in Washington, D.C. with the potential to conduct research in field sites as the operation dictates. This position will work with a variety of MAB staff. The Director for Conservation and Development will serve as advisor to the fellowship. Qualifications: Doctoral degree in biology, ecology or related field. Experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting biological data. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Fluent in English; French desired. Ability to conduct independent research as well as part of a research team. Must be able to start in early 2006. Stipend: 40-50k USD plus allowances. Type: One-year with potential to be renewed. Date Closing: March 1, 2006. Please send via email, a cover letter, CV and the name and contact information of three individuals that can serve as references to: Smithsonian Institution MAB Program ATTN: Alfonso Alonso PO Box 37012 Q-3123, MRC 705 Washington, DC 20013-7012 E-mail to: aalonso@si.edu with copy to LeeMi@si.edu

Green Building Organizations and LEEDers: Do you want talented, dedicated, and knowledgeable Green Building Professionals to assist with LEED documentation details? Would a cost-effective green building intern program interest you? Then take our survey at www.environmentalcareer.com/GreenBuildingHelp.htm and tell us how the Green Building Intern Program should be designed to meet your needs.

Aspiring Green Builders and Eco-professionals: The Environmental Career Center is seeking talented, dedicated, and knowledgeable Green Building Professionals to help architects, engineers, construction companies, agencies, and building owners to design and build sustainable and eco-friendly communities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in eco-design, sustainability/urban planning, environmental design, ecology, engineering, environmental studies, or related area. Knowledge and passion to work within interdisciplinary sustainable design and construction teams to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards. Research and document details of sustainable site selection; water efficiency, renewable energy choices and energy efficiency; green materials and resources; indoor air quality; and innovation. Assist team in creation of breakthrough eco-design solutions. To Apply: Go to www.environmental.com. Search for Job #GBI. Resumes of the most highly qualified candidates received by April 22 will be presented to Green Building employers.

Program Manager - Outdoor Science School Costa Mesa, California

Excellent supervisory opportunity with the Outdoor Science School residential program located in the San Bernardino National Forest! The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is a public education organization based on fundamental human values of honesty, commitment, responsibility, respect, integrity and professional ethics. Our priority is service to students, districts and the community who look to us for support and educational leadership. The OCDE Outdoor Science School program, which operates September through June, places emphasis on earth and life sciences, environmental study, and related activities that enrich normal classroom programs for participating ﬁfth and sixth grade students. The Inside the Outdoors Program is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to serve as a Program Manager. This professional will supervise, plan, organize, and implement the Outdoor Science School program at one site. This is a residential program and will require some evening shifts and possible overnight stays. The Program Manager receives direction from the Outdoor Science School Principal and exercises direct supervision over staff at the assigned site including Outdoor Science Instructors, Lead Instructors, Program Assistants, and health-related staff. A qualifying candidate for Program Manager must have excellent communication skills; knowledge of the operations, services, and activities of an environmental education program; in addition to the principles of effective supervision, training, and employee evaluation. There are additional skill and physical requirements to work in this position. For a comprehensive job description and list of requirements, please visit the jobs page of our website at www.ocde.us. The direct address for this posting is http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=136016. We look forward to receiving your application! Please call Olivia at 714-966-4084 if you have any questions about this opportunity!

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On Earth Day 2006, the Environmental Career Center will ofﬁcially launch a new Green Building/Sustainability Intern Program. We are requesting your input through April 22 to help ensure the program will meet your green building staff needs.

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Biological Field Technician Crew Leader Denver, Colorado

SWCA is soliciting resumes from qualified individuals for the positions of Biological Crew Leader and Biological Technician for our office in Denver, Colorado. Raptor survey and/or rare plant survey experience in the Rocky Mountain Region is preferred. This position is a temporary, fulltime, hourly position. Pay will be based upon individual experience and qualifications. Positions will require ability to work full-time between the months of April and August Requirements: Bachelor`s degree in fish and wildlife science, biology, ecology or related field and two (2) years experience in field data collection required for biological crew leader. College coursework in fish and wildlife science, biology, ecology or related field required for biological technician. Candidates must be able to conduct fieldwork for long hours, in sometimes inclement weather conditions, including walking at least 10-miles in rugged terrain, and be able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds. The successful candidate should have flexibility and willingness to learn company procedures, ability to try new, improved techniques, make independent decisions when appropriate to the situation and make adjustments as a member of a team in order to complete tasks in the most efficient and accurate manner. SWCA may reimburse qualified crew leaders for travel to and from the project site if the qualified individual does not reside in the Rocky Mountain Region. SWCA will not cover interview travel costs or relocation expenses for this position. How to Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Fax, mail, or e-mail (MS Word or .pdf format), a cover letter, resume, at least three (3) professional references to: Jason Gerster - Recruiter SWCA Environmental Consultants 2120 N. Central Ave. suite 130 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 602-274-3958 Fax jgerster@swca.com Visit SWCA’s web site, www.swca.com, and discover why SWCA is a great place to work for environmental professionals interested in sound science and creative solutions. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

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Ecological Design and Building Schools Educational Resources for an Emerging Green Career By Sandra Leibowitz Earley

Students, young professionals and career-changers are learning about an exciting new career path – environmentally-friendly building design and construction. This field, variously referred to as “ecological building”, “green building” or “sustainable design” has exploded in the last decade anda-half into a rich tapestry of career and professional development opportunities. Previously overlooked among the top-ranking “green careers”, it has taken hold and drawn the attention of a new generation of eager professionals, particularly those interested in the interdisciplinary art, science, and business issues that creating the built environment involves. Entering such a career, either from within out outside of the design and building industry, requires a fair amount specialized training. Professional firms focused on sustainability expect students to understand some amount of passive-solar design, material selection issues, water conservation opportunities and energy-efficient system. Ideally, they hope that their new recruits understand the building and the site as an interrelated whole system. Students of architecture or related disciplines have a jump-start into understanding the various technical issues involved in saving energy, properly siting a building, and using resources wisely. Yet while most architecture degree programs seem aware of the fundamentals of ecological design, the attention paid in their curricula vary widely. Students interested in such training sometimes seek to supplement their formal programs with continuing education resources, particularly if currently pursuing non-design academic disciplines. In researching for my new book Ecological Design & Building Schools: Green Guide to Educational Opportunities in the United States and Canada, I tackled the challenging issue of sustainability in design education at the college and graduate levels. This much discussed but still very fragmented topic has been at the heart of many students’ conscious selection processes among academic institutions and programs, whether specifically in architecture or in its many related disciplines. With the back-drop of several attempted academic movements to “green” design education, a number of individuals and institutions have taken leadership in this arena, creating curricula and programs meeting students’ increasing standards for environmental appropriateness. The book begins with a recent historical survey and graphic timeline of sustainable design educational initiatives, mostly led by non-profit groups or university initiatives whose efforts generated impressive though

not necessarily lasting impact in the ﬁeld. These efforts have ranged from professor-driven colloquia to organization-driven research projects; from departmentdriven degree and certiﬁcation programs to studentdriven conferences and initiatives. All have made their contribution but none has provided a universal venue for “greening” architecture and design education.

With these waxing and waning organizational initiatives, individuals and groups have begun to bridge the gap themselves. The book examines leading sustainable design programs throughout the United States and Canada through survey-based researched presented in tables comparing educational offerings among the institutions. Detailed listings of related organizations and curriculum resources supplement the core body of research, providing information readers can use to make their own decisions about educational pursuits. This book offers as many of the viable educational options as could be found in the scope of my investigation, holds up examples to emulate, and presents the story of how ecological design and building education arrived where it is today. As such, this guidebook format offers a uniquely comprehensive resource to those seeking instruction in environmentally-responsive design and building, answering the frequently posed question, “Where can I go to study sustainable design and building practices?” Ecological Design and Building Schools addresses a multidisciplinary audience within the built environment and combines academic perspective with practical guidance. By including accredited/formal higher education programs, accredited/continuing education opportunities and professional development programs in one publication, this book aims for breadth in educational opportunities, program content and audience. Those new to this field, and those seeking more depth to their existing understanding of the field, will benefit from this resource by finding an educational resource in a location suited to their needs. Since this book’s audience is broad, the content has multiple dimensions, and some dimensions will apply more directly to what an individual reader seeks than others. The impetus for placing straw-bale workshops in the same book with daylighting seminars, and passivesolar home design classes with formal degree programs in sustainable architecture, stems from appreciating the benefits I myself derived from such diversity as a student and professional. And so, this guidebook includes architecture and design schools, professional development programs, and non-professional continuing education and owner-

builder programs, as well as additional resources. Those looking to begin a new career path should be encouraged by the abundance of opportunities, while educators themselves may take advantage of this book to evaluate and improve the quality and variety of their own offerings. Ecological Design and Building Schools: Green Guide to Educational Opportunities in the United States and Canada, 2005 168 pp., over 60 photos is available from New Village Press www.newvillagepress.net, a project of Architects, Designers Planners for Social Responsibility. Author Sandra Leibowitz Earley is an architect who focuses on greener solutions for the built environment. She founded Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC which provides a range of green building services for commercial, institutional and multi-family residential projects. Ms. Earley has authored and co-authored numerous articles and guidance documents on a variety of sustainable design subjects. Ecological Design and Building Schools substantially updates and expands her 1996 publication, Eco-Building Schools.

Career Profile

Preparing For and Doing the Green Job You’ll Love

Profile of a Sustainability/Green Building Professional Atlanta, Georgia The Green Careers Journal interviewed Gillian Ockner to learn both how she prepared to land a career in sustainability and what it takes to get into a green building/sustainability planning position with a leading consulting firm. Gillian is an Environmental Scientist and Natural Resources Economist with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. We conducted the interview during the US Green Building Council’s GreenBuild 2006 conference. GCJ: Gillian, how did you become interested in the environmental field? Gillian: I was raised in L.A. where I witnessed smog and sewer overflows into the ocean and I wanted to learn what I could do to help. My parents made a decision when I was very young to take us out of L.A. during the summers to escape the smog and go up to the Sierra Nevada mountains to Mammoth Lakes, California. There we bought a place that was just on the edge of this beautiful meadow against the mountains, and I was able to explore every summer, find arrowheads, learn about the various species that were indigenous to the area. Over a period of about 10 years at Mammoth, I witnessed what occurs when developers don’t try to protect ecology and sense of place. Condominium complexes transformed the landscape with irrigated golf courses and loss of natural habitat creating a place that no longer integrated with the beauty that was in the natural splendor of the area. It really spurred me to action. I connected with my biology teacher in high school who really helped me get started in pursuing a career in environmentalism.

much more in the direction of helping factor ecological systems into decision making processes for business and development. My dad is an architect, formerly the CEO of a major architectural ﬁrm, so I had a lot of exposure to consulting and the development community. It became clear that I would need an additional degree to pursue my interests and I decided to go to graduate school. I went to Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and received a Master of Environmental Management degree. My focus there was on watershed management, economics and policy. So, coming out of school I was hired by an engineering consulting ﬁrm that was interested in my help with projects in the areas of water resource planning and management as well as compliance with the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.

or accredited professional designing buildings that can be certiﬁed under LEED1, is a very narrow look at what people are doing in this industry. It’s just one aspect of the many jobs that are available out there. Not only is there a great need for people as consultants who are designing and building places that sustain ecology and human culture, but there is possibly an even greater need for people to be public educators and communicators about the value of environmental protection, as well community leaders and council members who are receptive to these ideas and committed to funding and supporting them, . The breadth of opportunity for people in non-proﬁts, government agencies and the private sector, both on the building side, as well as the consultant side, is vast.

I have spent about six years in consulting, among engineers and architects, largely working on infrastructure development. I do very little work directly with the building envelope itself. David Evans and Associates, Inc. is focused on transportation, energy, water resource and other infrastructure pieces of land development that connect the buildings to the landscape. My job is to make the case for restoration and conservation of ecological systems that provide services essentially for free, and not until we have to spend a lot of money to re-engineer the systems and replace those services, do we then realize how valuable they are. I am also the Corporate Sustainability Coordinator for David Evans and Associates, Inc. and in this role I guide our sustainable development as a company both through our internal and external decisions.

GCJ: What would you say as far as advice to college students is the most important thing they need to know while going to college.

GCJ: Thank you. What do you think drives the green building careers and jobs in the consulting area? Gillian: In the consulting market, I think there are two drivers. One is that there are a number of savvy buyers of homes right now, and commercial space, in some parts of the country that are very aware of the benefits of green building in terms of healthier living environments from the indoor air quality perspective, as well as the efficiency that’s gained through energy conservation and water conservation and the long-term cost savings that that generates for the ultimate user of those spaces. In addition, environmental regulations along with the fairly recent adoption of green building standards by cities, universities, and federal government agencies drive continual improvement in efficiency and environmental protection in the building industry. So, I think that a strong message has been sent to builders and developers nationwide thereby increasing the demand for the engineering and architectural industry to provide services that use LEED strategies and low impact development approaches.

GCJ: What was your degree and what college did you attend? Gillian: I went on from high school to Colgate University and got a degree in geology and environmental studies. I focused on geology because I was inspired by my oceanography professor - a great mentor who taught not only oceanography, but also a course on wilderness ethics. He pointed me in the direction of great authors that inspire many of us in this ﬁeld like Daniel Quinn, the author of a book called “Ishmael,” and Paul Hawken, author of “Ecology of Commerce” in addition to Amory Lovins from the Rocky Mountain Institute and of course, all the greats, Thoreau, Emerson, Leopold and many of the authors who have shaped the environmental movement. GCJ: You’re involved with the Green Building Conference? and what’s your involvement with green building?

GCJ: How would you describe the potential for growth in this area, not only for business, but also jobs?

Gillian: Yes. After I graduated from Colgate, I spent some time trying to ﬁgure out what I wanted to do and it took me about 2 years of searching and asking people. I thought I wanted to go into education, but it turned out that where my path was leading me was

Gillian: I think the fun thing about the building industry is the potential to go beyond low impact and seek sustainable and even regenerative solutions. The jobs that are traditionally thought of such as an architect

Gillian: I think two things spring to mind—and I’m sure there’s a host of others, but we’ll start here. One of the things that I’m seeing in my industry is that the people who are most successful, regardless of the role that they play in the green building marketplace, are those people who understand integration and systems thinking. So, you can be an anthropologist, an historian, an environmental scientist or an engineer and if you’re not somebody who’s thinking about how you are connected with everything else, you’re not going to be very astute about where the opportunities lie for enhancing green building, and the opportunities for sustainability. So, we actually are looking at how we can hire people who are anthropologists, for example, on our staff as an engineering firm, because we feel like we need their perspective on how to create change, as so much of this is a social movement and getting people to change their behaviors. That’s a very integral part of our team. The second thing I would say to people looking at this field is that communication skills are prized. Anybody who can articulate their thoughts, in both the written and the spoken word, about what they want to do and how they want to do it, and what direction we should be going, will be sought after in the marketplace. We can teach you the skills - if you don’t know how to use CADD technology as an engineer, or if you don’t know how to do wetland delineation, as an environmental scientist, we can teach that to you. What we can’t teach is the passion for environmental protection and ability to communicate that. GCJ: How do you find the kind of people you are looking for? Gillian: Meeting people at conferences like this is a great way to find the best and brightest people coming out of school who are eager to connect with firms like ours who have their heart in the right place and are looking for people who are willing to turn their hand at an entry level position where the opportunity to expand into new avenues is there. We also recruit people by identifying people that we see in our market place leading the way and we target them. In addition, we continued on page 8

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ENTRIX, Inc. is an environmental consulting services company specializing in water resources management, environmental risk management, natural resources management, natural resource economics, and facility permitting and compliance. Its staff includes experts in environmental sciences, geosciences, and environmental engineering. ENTRIX was founded in 1984 and currently has ofďŹ ces throughout the United States and in Canada and Ecuador. View and a apply to a variety of careers with ENTRIX, Inc. we currently have listed at the EnvironmentalCareer.com job board.

5252 Westchester, Suite 250 Houston, TX 77005 www.entrix.com

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develop relationships with local universities such as Oregon State University and we recruit interns from those universities. Just to give you some perspective on what a massive effort this is, we currently have 70 positions open right now, largely engineering positions, but over the next year, we’re anticipating that the growth of opportunity in our firm is going to increase to 240 positions throughout the country in our 20 offices, and those will be both high level positions at the director level and project manager level, as well as entry level. GCJ: I wanted to ask you what colleges you work with? Gillian: We’re headquartered in Portland, Oregon, so for me, since I’m based there, I know most about what we do in the way of outreach to the local universities in Oregon. But, I’m sure this happens in other places we have offices like California or Washington, Denver and Phoenix,. In Oregon we attend career fairs, and we have an intern program largely for engineering right now. David Evans and Assoc. has always had a pretty strong relationship with Oregon State University and the engineering school through which we usually recruit one or two interns for the Portland Office each summer. This intern program has been very directed in the past, but because we recognize the bright, fresh ideas that university students bring to our workplace we are in the process of developing opportunities to create diversified experiences in our company for interns from a variety of backgrounds. The intern program is a great way for us to attract people and determine whether there is a good fit before they graduate, and potentially provide them job opportunities before they graduate. We have an intern here with us at this conference who’s doing that right now. Finally, we are piloting a new program with Oregon State University that parallels a program we have internally at David Evans and Assoc. called Future Leaders. It is intended to foster leadership skills and inspire people to take a leadership role at whatever career stage they are in. We are leading a group at Oregon State University using David Evans and Assoc.’s future leaders as mentors and educators. This is an opportunity for us to lead change and develop the next generation of leaders. GCJ: Out of all those positions you mentioned at 240, how many do you think would be involved with green building? Gillian: Probably very few will be directed specifically for LEED-type green building work in the immediate future. The reason I say that is because largely where that growth is coming from for our company is the transportation industry. We work a lot on transit and transportation infrastructure development and redevelopment. We provide planning, environmental compliance and engineering design services for major transit and transportation projects. Because many of the transportation agencies are now focused on sustainability for environmental protection, economic development, and community well-being, recruiting people who can look at how to make sustainability work for public transportation infrastructure will be important. We have a number of clients who are asking us to step up to the plate and bring LEED strategies to infrastructure projects. That’s going to be a huge opportunity for us to revolutionize the way our industry approaches engineering design and planning for transportation. However, we do a significant amount of land development work in Southern California and Phoenix, Arizona, both residential and commercial projects, and that marketplace is just beginning to embrace green building, So in the next five years, I anticipate that our work there will incorporate people who are skilled in green building strategies. We’re accrediting people under LEED right now, and we’ll be looking for people who can help respond to clients who are suddenly catching on to the fact that, residential and commercial property is more valuable when you build it green. GCJ: We appreciate this valuable information you are providing and we wish we had invited you to one of our conferences which are broadcast nationwide. Gillian: I just spoke on a panel at Reed College, because they are thinking of developing an environmental studies major and they are looking at what jobs are out there for students interested in this academic pursuit. I sat on a panel with a variety of environmental professionals from all aspects of the field and it was exciting to talk about how much opportunity there is for these students. The single most important thing is finding what drives you each day, and college is a great time to explore that.

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Career Insider & News

Time Management is the Key to Success by David Pierce Time management is basically about being focused. The Pareto Principle also known as the ‘80:20 Rule’ states that 80% of efforts that are not time managed or unfocused generates only 20% of the desired output. However, 80% of the desired output can be generated using only 20% of a well time managed effort. Although the ratio ‘80:20’ is only arbitrary, it is used to put emphasis on how much is lost or how much can be gained with time management. Some people view time management as a list of rules that involves scheduling of appointments, goal settings, thorough planning, creating things to do lists and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire. But there is more skills involved in time management than the core basics. Skills such as decision making, inherent abilities such as emotional intelligence and critical thinking are also essential to your personal growth. Personal time management involves everything you do. No matter how big and no matter how small, everything counts. Each new knowledge you acquire, each new advice you consider, each new skill you develop should be taken into consideration. Having a balanced life-style should be the key result in having personal time management. This is the main aspect that many practitioners of personal time management fail to grasp.

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solving problems big or small. A great way of learning time management and improving your personal life is to follow several basic activities. One of them is to review your goals whether it be immediate or long-term goals often. A way to do this is to keep a list that is always accessible to you. Always determine which task is necessary or not necessary in achieving your goals and which activities are helping you maintain a balanced life style. Each and everyone of us has a peek time and a time when we slow down, these are our natural cycles. We should be able to tell when to do the difﬁcult tasks when we are the sharpest. Learning to say “No”. You actually see this advice often. Heed it even if it involves saying the word to family or friends.

Time management is about getting results, not about being busy.

Pat yourself at the back or just reward yourself in any manner for an effective time management result.

The six areas that personal time management seeks to improve in anyone’s life are physical, intellectual, social, career, emotional and spiritual.

Try and get the cooperation from people around you who are actually beneﬁting from your efforts of time management.

The physical aspect involves having a healthy body, less stress and fatigue.

Don’t procrastinate. Attend to necessary things immediately.

The intellectual aspect involves learning and other mental growth activities.

Have a positive attitude and set yourself up for success. But be realistic in your approach in achieving your goals.

The social aspect involves developing personal or intimate relations and being an active contributor to society. The career aspect involves school and work. The emotional aspect involves appropriate feelings and desires and manifesting them. The spiritual aspect involves a personal quest for meaning. Thoroughly planning and having a set of things to do list for each of the key areas may not be very practical, but determining which area in your life is not being giving enough attention is part of time management. Each area creates the whole you, if you are ignoring one area then you are ignoring an important part of yourself. Personal time management should not be so daunting a task. It is a very sensible and reasonable approach in

Feds Seek Comments on Bald Eagles’ Removal from the Endangered Species Act WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the public comment period on its original 1999 proposal to remove the bald eagle from the Federal list of threatened and endangered species, in order to solicit current information regarding bald eagle populations and trends and to give the public time to comment on the proposed delisting in light of the draft voluntary guidelines. “The recovery of the bald eagle, our national symbol, is also a great national success story,” said H. Dale Hall, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “The actions we take today reemphasize the management efforts that have proven so successful in recovering eagle populations. Should the eagle be delisted, we expect that the public will notice little change in how eagles are managed and protected.” Hall noted that when they are delisted from the Endangered Species Act, bald eagles will continue to be protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Both acts protect bald eagles by prohibiting killing, selling or otherwise harming eagles, their nests or eggs. The bald eagle once ranged throughout every state in the Union except Hawaii. By 1963, only 417 nesting pairs were found in the lower 48. Since the delisting proposal continued page 15

Have a record or journal of all your activities. This will help you get things in their proper perspective. These are the few steps you initially take in becoming a well rounded individual. As the say personal time management is the art and science of building a better life. From the moment you integrate into your life time management skills, you have opened several options that can provide a broad spectrum of solutions to your personal growth. It also creates more doors for opportunities to knock on. About the author: David Pierce is an experienced internet entreprenuer with over 7 years of experience. He owns and operates the site http://www.degree-online.info Article reprinted from www.goarticles.com.

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Green Building Green Building Interns - Nationwide, Environmental Career Center. Entry-level paid positions. Participate in sustainable design goal setting meetings with clients. Help architecture & engineering ﬁrms integrate sustainable design features into project designs. Research local/regional suppliers of green building materials to aid construction contractors in meeting sustainable design goals. Be the sustainable design advocate and watchdog supporting the client’s green building goals from concept through design to building occupancy. Skill Requirements Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental studies, environmental science, sustainability planning or related area. Master’s degree preferred. LEED trained/LEED AP preerred. Must be passionate and very knowledgeable about sustainable design & development, green buildings, and green materials/products. Must be a positive can do team player who can thrive in a challenging environment where green design may be new to the client. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong project management skills. Apply at www. EnvironmenntalCareer.com

Biological Science Technician - Needed for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Titonka, Iowa, tentatively from 16 Apr - 5 Aug 5, 2006. Duties involve work related to monitoring nest boxes, at times daily, for tree swallow nest initiation, egg laying and hatching and fledging of young birds. Technician will be responsible for tracking and recording nest phases, collecting eggs and nestlings, dissecting and processing tissue samples, shipping samples for further analysis, and data entry for final reports. Previous experience in avian nest box monitoring and/or handling preferred but not required. Incumbent must be willing and able to work outdoors, both independently, as well as part of a team. Salary will be at the GS-04 level (~$10.79 per hour). The position will be posted on the USAJOBS website (URL: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov) in mid Feb with details on how to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Please contact Tom Skilling (tom_skilling@fws. gov, PH: 515-928-2523) with specific questions about the

position. For general information, contact Frances Garcia, (EM: Frances.Garcia@opm.gov, PH: 210-805-2423x404). Close Date: Until Filled. Deer Breeding Intern – Texas. The ranch is looking for interns to assist the ranch staff from June 10, 2006 through August 20, 2006 in caring for the ranches 300 head deer herd. This includes tagging fawns, pulling DNA samples, monitoring fawns health, and determining parentage. The ranch provides housing but interns are responsble for prepaing their own food. Interns will receive a letter of commendation upon completion of the internship. Must be a current student in wildlife management or wildlife biology. Contact: R. Ray Burdette at elcane1@granderiver.net. Close Date: Until Filled. Intern - Spend next spring in new England as a fisheries management intern. You’ll be stationed in Massachusetts but your laboratory will be the longest river in New England, the Connecticut River. Responsibilities include: stock salmon, hatchery support, collect, enter and analyze data; public outreach, administration and training; manage database in MS Access and ArcInfo/ArcView, provide computer support, graphics development, and website maintenance; assist with habitat restoration; maintain equipment and facilities; collect fish specimens, assess and transfer fish populations. Require: valid driver’s license; US citizenship; ability to work independently and on a team; proficiency with MS Access database software; knowledge of biological principles as they apply to fisheries restoration and management; ability to drive manual transmission vehicle. Randall Rupp at rrupp@thesca.org. Close Date Until Filled. Field Ecology Intern – Front Royal, VA. Field Ecology Intern needed to assist with white-tailed deer ecology research at the Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, VA. Duties will include trapping and radio-tracking deer, and collecting vegetation data. Qualifications include valid driver’s license, background in wildlife ecology/natural resources. $500/month + housing. Contact: Chad Stewart at stewartc@si.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Scrubjay Biologist – Central Florida. Performs biological work on the origin, relationship, development, anatomy and functions of plants and/or animals. Assists in the development, evaluation and maintenance of scrub communities. Identifies and conducts research studies on scrub plants and animals. Coordinates with volunteers who assist with scrub research and data collection on Seminole State Forest. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences. Years of experience can substitute for a college degree. Application available on web at Https://peoplefirst.myflorida. com Look under multi-colored state map on left side of screen for instructions to print application. Application must be printed and filled out and faxed, emailed or delivered to office. Original applications must be brought in when person is interviewed. Close Date: Until Filled. Postdoctoral Research Pool - The Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Oregon is establishing an open applicant pool for possible temporary research positions. Ph.D. in ecology, evolution or related field is required. Our program is particularly strong in molecular evolution, evolutionary genetics, evolution of development, microbial ecology, pathogen-host interactions, global change, biogeochemistry, population biology, community dynamics, and ecosystem ecology. Please see our website (http://evolution.uoregon.edu) for more information about the type of research being done. Salary dependent upon experience. pool 020604. Please send a cover letter stating your areas of interest along with a current CV to: Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 5289 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5289. (sara@uoregon.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Fish & Wildlife Technician - Clermont, FL Duties include operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment; application of various wildlife habitat management practices including prescribed burning, mowing, chopping, and native plant restoration; conduct population surveys of wildlife species and habitat surveys; plan, develop, and maintain projects to facilitate public use including road construction, parking area establishment, culvert installation and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates; check station operation and collection of biological data; completes biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as directed by supervisory personnel; timely and accurate processing of invoices and warrants for goods received; and other duties as required. MUST obtain valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License within first 90 days of employment. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Contact: Cyndi Gates at cyndi.gates@myfwc. com. Close Date: Until Filled. Graduate Research Assistantship - The wild turkey is a conservation success story, and yet little is know about how translocations and reintroductions have affected its genetics and individual fitness. This graduate research assistantship funds a student to develop molecular genetics tools to look at the immune genetics of wild turkeys. The ideal candidate is someone ready to enter a doctoral program, and who has molecular genetics lab experience, and can begin working in the summer of 2006. The assistantship stipend

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is $18,000/year plus tuition costs. Applicant must meet the requirements for admission to the graduate program in the Dept of Biology at the University of Mississippi. For more info, contact: Richard Buchholz, Dept of Biology, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848. (662) 915-5012. byrb@olemiss.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Wildlife Specialist II – Tucson, AZ. This limited position will coordinate the Arizona Game and Fish Department s (AGFD) involvement in the development of management plans and biological assessments for Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department (PC-NRPR) managed lands in Arizona and coordinate AGFD s review of draft management plans. In addition, the incumbent will assist PCNRPR in the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategies to resolve resource conflicts involving wildlife on Pima County lands and communicate AGFD s position on wildlife management on PC-NRPR lands. This position will play an active role in the implementation of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan as a member of the PC-NRPR natural resource division staff and will have some field assignments. This position will also work on other AGFD mission-related land resource management issues within Pima County and other NRPR managed lands at the direction of the PC-NRPR principle coordinator. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of county and state planning processes and environmental laws, regulations and policies related to land and resource management planning on Pima county lands. The desired candidate will have a broad professional working knowledge of theories, principles, practices and techniques of land use planning for multiple uses and natural resources concepts, biological science, and nature resource management, and the ability to exercise good judgment and maintain a broad perspective in applying resource information associated with land and resource management planning and environmental programs. Employee will have the knowledge, skills and abilities of effective communications, facilitation, problem-solving, team building, leadership, motivation, innovation and flexibility dealing with all aspects of natural resource planning. Employee will have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in order to articulate the Department s issues and concerns. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and two years professional experience in wildlife research or wildlife management. A graduate degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience. A medical/physical evaluation may be required after appointment. To apply go to azstatejobs.gov. Close Date: Until Filled. Fish Technicians (2) – Wyoming. We are hiring 2 seasonal wildlife technicians/interns to conduct inventories of selected grassland species in the Thunder Basin prairie ecosystem. Field surveys will begin in early May and continue until August. Primary activities will be to GPS and map the occurrence of prairie dog colonies, conduct point count surveys for grassland bird species, and sample amphibian populations. Other related duties include collecting habitat data and entering data. Qualifications: 1) Knowledge of techniques including species identification, use of maps and GPS, and habitat sampling, 2) Ability to work effectively with private landowners, companies, and state and federal agency personnel, 3) Must be in good physical condition and be able to work independently and as part of a small team, and 4) Must be able to safely operate vehicles with standard transmissions. $1600-1800 per month, commensurate with education. Contact: Carolyn Mehl at Carolyn_Mehl@emri. org. Close Date: Until Filled. Prairie Dog Project Field Technicians - New Mexico. Ecosphere is looking for a qualified biologist to assist with the live removal and translocation of prairie dogs. The project will begin at the end of March and continue until mid-August. There would also be opportunities to participate in field surveys (mostly presence/absence) for a variety of wildlife and avian species on another, nearby project. Successful candidates should have a B.S. or B.A. degree, including specific experience with live-trapping and handling prairie dogs or other medium-sized mammals; successful candidates must be in good physical condition and be willing to work odd hours with a flexible schedule in extreme (hot) weather conditions; successful candidates must be selfmotivated, work well with others, as well as possessing a good work ethic, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor; successful candidates must be able to follow strict protocols and follow direction; successful candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to drive a manual 4x4 vehicle; successful candidates must also have updated tetanus. To apply please send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references either via email or postal mail to: Jennifer Zahratka, 4801 N Butler, Suite 15101, Farmington, NM 87401. Close Date: Until Filled. Lynx Den Field Research Technician - Southwestern Colorado. Position runs from May 15 - June 30, 2006. There is no chance of extension. JOB DUTIES: Monitor female lynx to locate possible den sites. This will entail extensive hiking and radio-telemetry triangulation from the ground. Kittens will be PIT-tagged, weighed, and sexed. Detailed field notes must be kept and habitat data collected at den sites. Other duties include maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs

of field equipment. Work requires a high degree of safety consciousness and personnel must be alert to physical and biological hazards. Technicians must be willing to travel and camp throughout southwestern Colorado. There will be a field house where we will base out. Crews will be expected to backpack and camp for up to 10 days. Send cover letter, resume, and three references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses post-marked, e-mailed (an informative subject line is required, no e-mail is opened without a subject line) or Faxed to: Dr. Tanya Shenk, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 317 West Prospect, Fort Collins, Colorado 80526. 970 472-4310 (office phone). 970 472-4457 (FAX). tanya.shenk@state. co.us. Close Date: Until Filled. Stewardship Ecologist – Glyndon, MN. The Stewardship Ecologist will be primarily responsible for monitoring prairie plant communities on Conservancy preserves in northwestern Minnesota. Prairie reconstructions will be sampled using frequency plot methodology to evaluate the restored plant communities. In addition, the Stewardship Ecologist will assist with a variety of monitoring projects including an ongoing research project designed to determine the effects of spring and fall prescribed burning and haying on the western prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara). The Stewardship Ecologist will search for and map rare plant and invasive species occurrences on preserves within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion. The Stewardship Ecologist will also help assess the effectiveness of various invasive plant species control methods. The Stewardship Ecologist will assess the success of the leafy spurge biological control program, and will participate in the collection and release of Apthona beetles for control of this invasive plant. The majority of this position is field-based, with some data entry and report writing. Lodging or camping will be available and meals will be provided during the work schedule. This is a seasonal position (approximately June 5, 2006 through approximately October 13, 2006). Qualifications: Strong training and field skills with prairie plant communities and plant identification. Experience with a variety of plant community monitoring techniques and the ability to follow established scientific protocols. Ability to navigate using topographic maps and aerial photographs. Experience operating handheld GPS units, experience with ArcPad, ArcGIS and/or ArcView preferred. Must have excellent organizational and writing skills with extreme attention to detail. Must be able to work independently, communicate well, and be willing to tolerate extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat and humidity). Must be willing to use personal vehicle for some work-related travel. Reimbursable at the current federal rate (currently $0.445 per mile). Sonia Winter at MN_DakSeasonal@tnc.org(Preferred). Close Date: Until Filled. Wildlife Technician – Montana. Four technicians needed to assist graduate student with sage-grouse winter habitat assessment from April 1-May 31. Responsibilities will include identifying sagebrush species, reading line-transects, and recording and entering data. Opportunities may exist to assist trapping and handling sage-grouse hens, and use radio-telemetry to locate animals. Housing split between a remote USFWS field camp consisting of camper trailers and portoilets (no running water, limited electricity) and the north field house. Housing is provided. No pets. Preferred: B.S. in biology, range science, wildlife management or related field. Must have had prior experience with remote field camps, and have references to attest to your ability to work well on a team, and remain flexible under strenuous conditions. Ability to identify rangeland plants to genus preferred but not necessary. Must be able to use a GPS and navigate terrain using map and compass. Must be able to hike 5+ miles over rolling, uneven terrain. Must be equipped to work in varible weather conditions with temperatures ranging from -10F to 70F, winds up to 30-40mph, rain and snow. Submit a SHORT resume listing qualifications, contact information, and three references to angie.battazzo@mso.umt.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Bat Field Research Technicians – Colorado. Technicians will assist a graduate student with an NSF-funded study of bat roosting and feeding ecology in burned and unburned old-growth piñon-juniper forest in Mesa Verde National Park, southwestern Colorado. Duties include mistnetting and handling bats, using radio-telemetry to track bats to day roosts, conducting nightly emergence counts of bats, insect sampling, and vegetation sampling. Positions entail long, odd work hours (many late nights, some early mornings) in a variety of weather conditions (40s-90s, hot sun and monsoon rains), and hiking in rugged terrain. The work schedule will be 10-days-on, 4-days-off, providing plenty of weekend time to explore nearby areas including the San Juan National Forest, Durango, Telluride and the Four Corners region. Dates of employment: May 22-August 18 (somewhat flexible). Applicants should have a sense of humor, enthusiasm, flexibility, valid U.S. driver’s license, B.S./B.A. in biology, wildlife management or related field, willingness to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccination, strong map and compass skills, experience with radiotelemetry, and experience mistnetting bats or birds. To apply, please send a brief letter of interest, resume/CV, and a list of 3 references with contact information in one document (Word or PDF) to easnider@cnr.colostate.edu by March 20. Applicants without internet access can mail materials to Apple Snider,

March 2006

Biology & Ecology Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology, 1474 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Close Date: Until Filled. Research Assistants (4) - Needed for study of riparian bird communities in the desert southwest. The objective of this work is to quantify the extent to which perennial pools of standing water influence the abundance, diversity, and reproductive success of breeding birds that inhabit lowelevation riparian woodlands (and adjacent upland areas) in southeastern Arizona. Study sites will include biologically diverse areas such as Rincon and Cienega Creeks near Tucson. Duties will include: conducting point count surveys, searching for and monitoring nests, capturing and banding birds, measuring vegetation at survey points, and sampling food resources (insects). Applicants should be in good physical condition, have a valid drivers license (and clean driving record), and be willing to work long hours in the field. Preference given to applicants with experience identifying southwestern birds by sight and sound, locating nests, conducting point-count surveys, and banding birds. Ability to withstand hot conditions desirable. Two Research Assistants are needed from mid-March to mid-June and two Research Assistants are needed from early April to Early July (start and end dates somewhat flexible). Salary is $1,650/month with housing provided on weekends (camping at field sites during the week ). Send resume (with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references) by email to Moez Ali, (PH: moezali@email.arizona.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Volunteers - Alaska-breeding Bar-tailed Godwits perform one of the most spectacular bird migrations in the world. After nesting in northern and western Alaska, they depart from staging grounds along the coast of the Bering Sea and apparently fly non-stop 11,000 kilometers to New Zealand. Recent data suggest this population may be declining rapidly. The cause of this decline is unknown. In 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be conducting a study of breeding Bar-tailed Godwits on Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is looking for 3-6 volunteers to assist with this study. Field work will occur from late April through mid-July at a remote field site that also supports populations of Emperor Geese, Sabine’s Gulls, Eastern Yellow Wagtails, and other tundra-dwelling species. Once volunteers arrive in Bethel, the refuge will cover all expenses associated with field work. Depending on funding, travel to Bethel may be covered as well. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a CV. Applications and/or questions can be directed to: Brian J. McCaffery, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 346, Bethel, AK 99559 (PH: 907-543-1014 FX: 543-4413, EM: brian_mccaffery@fws.gov). Close Date: Until Filled. Wildlife Technicians - Thunderbird Wildlife Consulting, Inc. is a small, well established, and respected firm based in Gillette, Wyoming. We specialize in energy related wildlife inventories, impact assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and research. We are seeking several Technicians to assist with wildlife inventories and habitat assessments for natural gas development projects in the local area. One position will run from 27 March through 30 June, and the remainder (1 to 3) will run from 24 April through 30 June. The successful applicants will posses a B.S. in wildlife biology or related field, an overall dedication to excellence and sense of pride in their work, a demonstrated ability to work independently, strong birding skills, the ability to navigate using maps and GPS, experience operating standard transmission 4WD trucks and ATVs, a valid drivers license, and binoculars (TWC will provide vehicles and all other field equipment). Experience with raptors, sage-grouse, mountain plovers, prairie dogs, other Great Plains avifauna, and regional vegetation would be helpful. Fieldwork will involve long hours (45-55 hrs/wk) driving/hiking alone in adverse weather conditions (wind and sun) and rough terrain. The major foci will be surveys for raptor nests, mountain plovers, and grouse leks, prairie dog colony mapping, habitat assessments, and general reconnaissance for other vertebrates. The early position will also require participation in many aerial surveys for grouse leks during April. The salary will be $2,000-2,200/month (no overtime or comp time) and shared housing will be provided. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Kort Clayton, (EM: clayton@vcn.com, PH: 307-685-1313). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Techs (3) - The Center for Conservation Biology is searching for three field technicians to assist in evaluating the status and distribution of the Golden-winged Warbler and Bewick’s Wren in the mountain and valley province of Virginia. This project represents the first state-wide assessment of these declining and rare species and the information will be used to formulate strategies for their conservation. Technicians will be responsible for conducting systematic surveys on the target species in early successional habitat using a set of pre-determined protocols and tape playback. Technicians will be employed for a 3 month term (early May-July 2006) at a salary rate of $1,500 per month and will be provided with audio equipment and a lodging stipend for weekly hotel stays and occasional 1-2 night camping stays. Technicians will be required to have a valid driver’s license, binoculars, and use their own vehicle for surveys for which they will be reimbursed at $0.32/mile. Prior field employment is not a requirement

but technicians will be required to hike short distances and preference will be given to those who can identify eastern songbirds by sight and sound. Interested applicants should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Mike Wilson, Center for Conservation Biology, College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 or by email (EM: mdwils@wm.edu, PH: 757-221-1649). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Biologist Interns - Needed in 2006 to operate constant effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations throughout the continental 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 the Northwest region (Oregon, and Washington), California, the Western Midwest/Texas region (Missouri and Texas), and the Eastern Midwest/East region (Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, West Virginia, and North Carolina). Interns are accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships are from 1 May (23 Apr for Midwest/TX) through 8 August. Enthusiastic individuals with previous birding and/or field research experience are preferred. Prior banding experience is not necessary as all internships include an intensive, two week training course in mistnetting, banding, and aging and sexing small landbirds. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. Applicants with good field vehicles are especially needed. Shared housing and a per diem of $20 - $25 (depending on location and experience) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1680 - $2250 for the season, are provided. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, sometimes more depending on weather. For more information and application materials please visit our website at http://www.birdpop.org or contact Kelly Gordon, The Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 (FX: 415663-9482, PH: 415-663-1436, EM: kgordon@birdpop.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Technician - Needed to work on songbird (Veery, Ovenbird, Worm-eating Warbler) reproductive ecology at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in the Hudson Valley, NY. Duties include nest searching and monitoring, banding, point counts, and sampling invertebrate abundance. Experience in one or more of these skills is desirable. The position is full-time and will cover the period from ~ May through July, 2005. A personal car is helpful but not necessary. Housing is available on-site at reduced rates. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and an appreciation for ecological field work. Applicants should also be able to work both independently and in small groups. Wages are commensurate with experience. For more information or to apply, please attach a letter of interest and resume (including contact information for 3 references) to Dr. Kenneth Schmidt (EM: Kenneth.schmidt@ttu.edu). Close Date: Until Filled.

expenses will be reimbursed to the extent of $1,000. Rental payments will be funded. Fellowships are not available to those who received their Ph.D. at BGU. Instructions on the preparation and submission of applications are detailed in: http://www.bgu.ac.il/BIDR (Scientific Cooperation/English Forms). For further information concerning the Jacob Blaustein Center and the scientific activities of the institute, please visit: http://bidr.bgu.ac.il/bidr, or contact: The Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation, The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, 84990 Israel. (FX: 972-8-659-6718, EM: inter@bgumail.bgu.ac.il, PH: 972-8-659-6717). Close Date: Until Filled. Technicians (3) - Needed approximately 1 May - 15 July 2006 to assist a Master’s student researching Cerulean Warbler population response to forest management. This is the second field season of a study that is part of a regional project being conducted in several states. Field crews will work at the Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area and Sundquist Wildlife Management Area in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee. Technicians will search for, monitor and video tape Cerulean nests, assist in target banding of individuals, map territories, conduct spot mapping censuses of all breeding birds in the study area, measure vegetation characteristics, and enter data. An ability to identify most eastern forest songbirds by sight and sound and previous nest searching experience are preferred. Applicants must be physically fit and capable of working long hours in a mountainous setting, work well in teams, have a good sense of humor, and be dedicated and enthusiastic in searching for some of the most well hidden nests in nature. Pay is $1000 per month; housing will be provided. Please send a cover letter highlighting your related field experience, an unofficial transcript, a resume, and the email and phone numbers of at least 3 references to Tiffany Beachy, 274 Ellington PSB, Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4563. Email (preferred) (EM: tbeachy@utk.edu). Close Date: Until Filled.

Co-Coordinator - The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking applicants for the position of CoCoordinator with the OTS-Duke University undergraduate summer course Field Ethnobiology (July 3 - August 12, 2006). This is a field-based program designed to provide undergraduate students with outstanding training in the theory and practice of ethnobiology in the tropics. Successful applicants will work closely with the Course Coordinator and the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the design and implementation of the program, and will be responsible for team teaching the course, including the supervision of student independent research projects. The position is based in Costa Rica, and requires extensive in-country travel. Qualifications: Ph.D. in cultural anthropology, rural sociology, ethnobiology, or a related field. Professional research experience in the tropics. A strong interest in and disposition for team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience in field-based education, group learning and interactive, experiential teaching techniques. Excellent communication skills. Fully bilingual (Spanish/ English). To apply: send résumé or CV with cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, sample publications, and a list of references to the Director of Undergraduate Programs, Organization for Tropical Studies, Box 90630, Durham, NC 27708-0630. Applications may also be submitted electronically via the OTS website at www.ots. ac.cr/jobs. Close Date: Until Filled.

Orange-Breasted Falcon Volunteer - The Peregrine Fund is a non-profit organization working to conserve birds of prey and their habitats worldwide. Successful applicants will be provided with the unique opportunity to monitor one Orangebreasted Falcon nest in Belize. This position will require working long, challenging hours. The short time in which the study can be completed and the remote location preclude “time off.” Applicants receiving positions will participate in a unique Orange-breasted Falcon study. The Peregrine Fund will provide the successful applicant with one spotting scope and one tripod that must be returned once the study concludes Qualifications: 1. Biologist or biology student with basic Neotropical flora and fauna knowledge. 2. Knowledge in raptor biology and ecology desirable. 3. Willingness to live and work in remote, rugged areas with snakes, biting insects, etc. 4. Be in good health and be capable of walking long distances in extreme weather conditions (heat, humidity, and rain). 5. Fluency in written and spoken English. 6. Understanding of and commitment to The Peregrine Fund’s mission and approach to raptor conservation. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Monitor an Orange-breasted falcon nest from the time eggs are laid to when chicks fledge (about two months). 2. Give maintenance to a remote camera system installed close to the nest (change batteries, download data from digital video recorder, etc.). 3. Communicate with Raptor Release Coordinator and local partners on a regular basis. 4. Attendants must be able to read color-coded bands through a spotting scope. 5. Keep detailed field notes of the falcons’ behavior, movement patterns, interactions with other species, etc. Compensation: 1. A small stipend towards food will be provided.. 2. Appropriate recognition in scientific papers and personal references. 3. Volunteer is expected to cover his/her travel and lodging costs, as well as to pay all his/her medical costs. Proof of medical insurance in effect during the time period of the releases will be required. 4. Great field experience and the unique opportunity to work in pristine Neotropical rainforest and reintroduce an rare raptor species into the wild. Send cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references, as well as availability to: Raptor Release Coordinator, The Peregrine Fund/ Fondo Peregrino, PTY 3150, 4440 NW 73rd Ave, Miami, FL 33166, USA Or by E-mail: fpp@fondoperegrino. org. The Peregrine Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please no telephone calls. Close Date: Until Filled.

Postdoctoral Position - Applications are invited from candidates interested in conducting postdoctoral research at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) during the year 2006, for a period of 1-2 years, in topics related to the sustainable development of drylands and which include among others: Desert ecology, Solar energy and environmental physics, Architecture and planning, Rainfed and irrigated agriculture, Hydrology, Aquaculture, Environmental microbiology, Dryland biotechnology. A detailed list of the various activities of the Institute’s faculty can be found at http://www.bgu.ac.il/BIDR. Candidates should contact prospective supervisors before applying for a scholarship. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Fellowships are limited to applicants that received their Ph.D. degree within the last four years. The program is open to candidates from all over the world. The current value of a yearly fellowship is approximately $20,000. Round trip travel

Hack Site Volunteer - The Peregrine Fund is a nonprofit organization working to conserve birds of prey and their habitats worldwide. Successful applicants will be provided with the rare opportunity to monitor and look after young Harpy Eagles prior to and after they are released in the forests of Panama or Belize. Hack Site Attendants will be based at a station near the release site in the country of Panama or Belize. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Monitor, feed, radio track and ensure the well being of young Harpy Eagles during the entire process of release. 2. Communicate with Raptor Release Coordinator and local partners on a regular basis. 3. Keep detailed field notes of the Eagles’ behavior, movement patterns, interactions with other species, etc. Qualifications and Experience: 1. Biologist or Biology student with basic Neotropical flora and fauna knowledge. 2. Knowledge in raptor biology and ecology desirable. 3. Knowledge of radio tracking techniques, use of

GPS, compass and maps, and experience with four-wheeldrive vehicles is desirable. 4. Willingness to live and work in remote, rugged areas with snakes, biting insects, etc. 5. Capable of walking long distances in extreme weather conditions (heat, humidity, and rain). 6. Fluency in written and spoken English or Spanish. 7. Willing to commit to the release project a minimum of 4 months. 8. Volunteer is expected to cover his/her travel costs, as well as to pay all his/her medical costs. Proof of medical insurance in effect during the time period of the releases will be required 9. Understanding of and commitment to The Peregrine Fund’s mission and approach to raptor conservation. Compensation 1. Accommodation (may be only a tent) and board will be provided. 2. Training in behavioral data collection, radio tracking techniques, compass and GPS usage. 3. Appropriate recognition in scientific papers and personal references. 4. Great field experience and the opportunity to work in pristine Neotropical rainforest and reintroduce an endangered species into the wild. Send cover letter, resume, and names, contact information of three references and availability to: Raptor Release Coordinator, The Peregrine Fund/ Fondo Peregrino, PTY 3150, 4440 NW 73rd Ave, Miami, FL 33166 USA, Or By E-mail: fpp@fondoperegrino. org. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistant – Individual needed for a study of the patterns of recolonization of Ancient Murrelets after the removal of introduced predators in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada (1 April 2006 - 31 May 2006). The objectives of this study are to assess why recovery of some populations occurs slowly or not at all after the removal of an introduced predator and what can be done to promote and enhance seabird recovery. The successful candidate will be living with at least one other person in remote, rustic field camp settings on Langara and Reef islands in Haida Gwaii. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to set-up experimental sites (including digging holes for nest boxes), carrying out night observations and performing predation transects. Salary will be dependent on funding and qualifications of the applicant. All expenses from Vancouver are provided (including lodging and food). Qualifications include basic interest in ecology and conservation biology, small boat/zodiac operation experience, university or college level courses in biology and ecology, previous experience living and working in remote field situations, in good physical condition with the ability to hike and spend long hours in cold, wet conditions, and a Canadian citizen, 30 years or younger (others welcome to apply). Please send a letter of interest and resume, including the names and e-mail addresses of three references to: Heather Major, (EM: hmajor@sfu.ca). Close Date: Until Filled. Avian Field Technicians (2 or 3) - Needed to assist in an evaluation of the impacts of native and non-native grassland plantings on grassland bird species in the Saginaw Bay watershed of Michigan from 15 May- approximately15 August. This study is the second year of a Ph.D. field project being conducted through Michigan State University. Responsibilities of successful applicants will include: 1) vegetation surveys; 2) line-transect sampling of the avian community; 3) nest searching and monitoring; and/or 4) delineation of grassland edge type. Technicians will also be required to keep accurate field records and enter their observations into a database. Experience in nest searching and monitoring of grassland bird species required for one technician position. For the other position(s), applicants must have some previous field research experience and some songbird identification skills, as well as good observational skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Experience in grassland vegetation sampling and identification of grassland bird species is desired but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license. Qualified applicants will be willing to work independently or with others. Applicants must be in good physical condition and be ready for a variety of weather conditions including cold, early mornings and hot afternoons. A good attitude, and the maturity, ability, and willingness to work and live well with others are also essential. Salary is $3500 - $4000/three month field season, depending on experience. Housing, utilities, 1 meal/day (breakfast), and work vehicle (shared) provided. Working week is generally M-F, depending on weather. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to vanloana@msu.edu (preferred) or by mail to the address below. Contact Adria Van Loan, [EM: vanloana@msu.edu (preferred)], 13 Natural Resources Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, U.S. Close Date: Until Filled. Research Assistantship - Louisiana State University. Project: Monitoring success of translocating established adult groups of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers for species restoration efforts. Starting Date: April-May 2006. Description: This study is a cooperative research program between Louisiana State University, Plum Creek Company, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The primary objective of the program is to evaluate the effectiveness of translocating adult woodpeckers for restoration efforts. Field research will be conducted in northeast Louisiana, with coursework occurring at LSU. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring translocated woodpeckers to determine survival, site fidelity, and working closely with

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April 12-13 -- Green Construction 2006, San Jose Convention Center, California. Info: www.greenconstruction2006.com April 22-27--2006 Ground Water Summit, National Groundwater Association, San Antonio, Texas. Info: www.ngwa.org/e/conf/0604235095.cfm or customerservice@ngwa.org or call 800 551.7379 April 23-26 -- 31st Annual Conference of the National Association of Environmental Professionals, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Info: www.naep. org/displayconvention.cfm or 301-860-1140. May 2-3, 2006 - EnviroExpo & Conference Boston, Massachusetts. Info: www.enviroexpo.com. Contact: Kristin Stromberg, Conference Manager, 1-312-628-5870, ext. 231; kstromberg@zweigwhite.com May 3-7, 2006 - EDRA37 Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), Sheraton Midtown, Atlanta. Info: www.edra.org May 23-26 -- 26th Annual Conference of the International Association of Impact Assessment, Stavanger, Norway. Features an Environmental Career Seminar hosted by the Environmental Career Center, publishers of the Green Careers Journal. Info: www.iaia.org or info@iaia.org or 701-297-7908 June 20-23 -- Air and Waste Management Assocaition’s 99th Annual Conference & Exhibition, New Orleans, Louisiana. Info: www.awma.org/ ACE2006/default.asp August 6-11 -- 91st Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, Memphis, Tennessee. Info: www.esa.org/memphis September 23-27 -- 13th Annual The Wildlife Society Conference, Anchorage, Alaska. In fo: www.wildlife.org/conference/index.cfm or email Arrangements Committee Co-chairs- gino_delfrate@ﬁshgame.state.ak.us or howard_ golden@ﬁshgame.state.ak.us.

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several stakeholders. Field activities will required monitoring woodpeckers, extensive hiking, GPS, and working in dense vegetation in difficult weather conditions. The initial appointment will be as a field assistant until August 2006, at which time the formal graduate assistantship will begin. Qualifications: B.S. in Wildlife Ecology, Science, or Management, or a closely related field. Minimum GPS of 3.0 and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 1000. Must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to endure extremely long working days, have positive strong work ethic and attitude, and be committed to conducting high quality field work. Previous experience with RCWS preferred, but not required. Stipend: $16,000/year including waiver of non-resident tuition. Housing and transportation for all field research is provided. Applicants should send a letter of interest (electronic submissions only), resume, copy of transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to: Dr. Michael Chamberlain, School of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. (PH: 225-578-4241 FX: 225-5784227. EM: mchamb2@lsu.edu). And, Dr. Doug Wood, Department of Biological Sciences, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, PMB 4068, 1405 N. 4th Ave., Durant, OK 74701-0609. (PH: 580-745-2272, EM: dwood@sosu.edu). Close Date: Until Filled.

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Bird Bander – Needed from mid April to 31 May 2006 for a masters project examining differences between migrants at inland versus coastal banding stations using mist-netting and radar. Duties will involve all aspects of setting up and running a new inland banding station, affiliated with the Atlantic Bird Observatory (ABO) in southern Nova Scotia, Canada. The bander will be in charge of most decision making regarding passive mist netting operations and will be required to structure banding operations, keep banding station equipment and data organized, and oversee data entry. Bander needs to have significant prior experience in mist-netting, identification, and aging and sexing of eastern species. The ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound is preferred. Other duties can involve assisting with the running of radars to track migrating birds. Early morning hours, banding 7 days a week, and running the station alone at times are all required. Enthusiam and a good sense of humor are also highly desirable! Pay rate is $1,800- 2,100 CAN/month (depending on experience), plus housing, food and on-site transportation. TO APPLY: Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references (e-mail AND phone numbers) to carolyn_matkovich@yahoo.com (preferred) or snail mail to Carolyn Matkovich, c/o Biology Department, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 (PH: 902-679-0332). Close Date: Until Filled. Bird Research Technician - Field Technician needed between 25 April and 31 July (with possible extension) for a research project on breeding marsh birds in wetlands throughout southern Maine. Work will involve performing call back surveys in marshes, mist netting and capture of least bitterns, radio telemetry, and data entry. Fieldwork will require willingness to start work before sunrise and occasional camping near field sites. Applicants should have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in wildlife (or related field) and have previous field experience. A valid driver’s license is required. Wetland bird identification and basic computer skills are a plus, but we will train the best candidate. We are looking for a detail-oriented person with a positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work alone and supervise one student technician. Please send a resume with names and phone numbers of 3 references to Jed Hayden, 5755 Nutting Hall, University of Maine, Department of Wildlife Ecology, Orono, ME 04469 (EM: jeremiah.hayden@umit.maine.edu). Salary is $9.92/ hour with housing and vehicle provided. Close Date: Until Filled. Interns Needed - Ventana Wildlife Society is seeking hardworking individuals to join our team. This unique position offers interns a variety of experience at two condor release sites in Central California. Internship duties include radio-tracking condor movements, recording field notes and writing daily reports on condor behavior/activity, driving 4-wd trucks, working day and/or night in the field under adverse weather conditions, placing condor food at night, and computer data entry. The internship requires the ability to work alone and with others at remote field sites for 4-6 day periods. Job includes housing w/ amenities and a monthly stipend of $552. Internships last 6 months, and there are opportunities for advancement at the end of the internship. If you are interested please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to: Sayre Flannagan (EM: sflannagan@ventanaws.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Seasonal Staff Position - PRBO Conservation Science seeks a seasonal staff biologist to participate in desert breeding bird research at Amargosa Canyon, near Death Valley, California. Primary field duties will include spotmapping, nest searching and monitoring, and vegetation assessments. Applicants should have prior nest searching experience, and be willing to work long hours in demanding habitats. Prior survey experience with Willow Flycatchers and/or Bell’s Vireos is a plus. The Amargosa Canyon is a California Audubon Important Bird Area, and hosts a wide variety of breeders and migrants to ogle and master. The position’s duration is 1 Apr - 1 Aug 2006, and earns $1600/month. Housing is provided (you will live on a date plantation at perhaps the most intact riparian corridor in the Mojave Desert). You will be fully trained on Least Bell’s Vireo/Southwestern Willow Flycatcher survey protocols and will work closely with PRBO staff throughout the season. To apply, e-mail a one-page maximum cover letter briefly detailing your past experience and future goals, as well as a resume to Chris McCreedy, (EM: cmccreedy@prbo.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Technician (Temporary Position) - Assist the coordinator with protecting endangered least tern and threatened piping plover nesting sites along the Lower Platte, Loup, and Elkhorn rivers in Nebraska for the Tern and Plover Conservation Partnership. Erect and maintain protective fences, monitor nesting colonies, collect data on predator tracks and next site selection, interact with gravel mining personnel, assist with remote video camera study. Identify shorebirds and animal tracks and conduct wildlife surveys. Record and organize data. Other duties as assigned, including data entry, preparing reports, and conducting slide presentations and field trips. Work is performed in extreme weather conditions for long periods of time. Two temporary positions are available. Minimum

Qualifications - Must possess 12-15 hours of college-level course work in natural resources, plus one year experience in wildlife management. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife management necessary. Excellent communication skills essential. Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 4-wheel drive standard transmission vehicle. Preferred Qualifications - Working knowledge of terns, plovers or similar species. Experience with supervision, training and coordination of field staff and volunteers. This Position runs from 1 Apr to 31 Oct 2006. Grant funded position. Pay will start at $9.60/hr. To be eligible applicants MUST APPLY for position electronically (URL: https://employment.unl.edu) Requisition # 060054. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact – Renae Held, (PH: 402-472-8878, EM: rheld3@unl. edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Mist Netting Crew Leader - Needed from mid May to mid Aug for one component of a multifaceted study on boreal songbird movement and demographics in the Main River Watershed northwestern Newfoundland. Successful applicant will oversee field research by 5 or 6 netting crew members. Work will entail operating passive mist nets on 18 sites as a part of a capture-mark-recapture program investigating the effect of timber harvesting on boreal forest song birds. The crew leader will be in charge of most decision making regarding passive mist netting operations and will assist with training of less experienced banders. Applicant will be skilled in extracting and processing birds, and will be comfortable identifying, sexing, and aging boreal forest birds. Crew leader will be required to structure banding (including color banding) operations, keep banding station equipment and data organized, and oversee data entry. Due to the nature of the work, the crew leader should be in good physical condition, able to work both alone and with a group and willing to work long hours in sometimes trying conditions. Housing in a remote field camp, food, and on-site transportation will be provided. Salary is $6500 CAD for the summer. Please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references (email and phone numbers). Applications can be sent via email or regular mail to Greg Mitchell, Dept. of Biology, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6 (EM: greg.mitchell@acadiau.ca). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians - Needed from late May to mid Aug for ongoing study of boreal songbird movement and demographics in the Main River Watershed, northwestern Newfoundland. Several projects will be underway over the course of the summer. Crews will be needed for 1) mistnetting, 2) color band re-sighting, and 3) radio telemetry. Duties may include preparing netting sites, setting up and taking down nets; extracting, banding, aging, sexing and measuring passerines; re-sighting color-banded target species; juvenile passerine radio tracking; and conducting point counts. All applicants should be in excellent physical condition, able to work both alone and in groups, and be willing to work long hours in sometimes trying conditions (rough terrain, increment weather, mosquitoes, black flies). Housing (in a remote field camp shared with other technicians and graduate students), food, and on-site transportation will be provided. A valid drivers’ license considered useful. Identification of Eastern birds by sight and sound is a strong asset. Preference will be given to applicants with extracting, banding, and re-sighting experience. Pay will range from $4500-$5500 CAD depending on experience and funding. Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references (e-mail AND phone numbers). Applications can be sent via email or regular mail to Greg Mitchell, Dept. of Biology, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6 (EM: greg.mitchell@acadiau.ca). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Technician - Avian Research Technician: Needed for a study on the breeding ecology of grassland birds on reclaimed surface mines in eastern Ohio. Will be examining productivity of grassland birds on reclaimed surface mines. Duties include: nest searching and monitoring, spot/territory mapping, point counts, target banding, resighting and vegetation sampling. Preference will be given to those with proven skills in nest searching/monitoring and spot/territory mapping. Pay rate will be $1300-1400/mo. The work schedule will be 6 days on 1 day off. This position will start in mid April and end in mid July. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter (including available dates), and a list of 3 references (phone/ e-mail address). Please forward resume and reference list to Bret Graves, graves.12@osu. edu, at The Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources, 210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. E-mail (graves.12@osu.edu) applications are preferred. Close Date: Until Filled. Bird Field Technicians - We are seeking two field technicians to participate in an inventory of wildlife in the Cumberland Plateau of northeast Alabama. We anticipate finding several rare species. Description: Technician will conduct point count surveys of breeding birds, sometimes hiking to remote locations. Overnight camping may be required. Additional duties may include assisting with surveys for reptiles and amphibians, installing drift fences and pitfalls, building traps for herpetofauna and small mammals, and data entry. 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Biology & Ecology the middle or end of June with the possibility of extending till October to conduct small mammal surveys. Housing and a ﬁeld vehicle provided. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references, via email to Bruce Hitch (EM: hitchat@auburn.edu). Salary: $400/wk. Qualiﬁcations: Demonstrated ability to identify eastern North America birds by sight and sound. Must be able to work alone and hike long distances with a backpack in steep, uneven terrain in hot and humid conditions. Ability to navigate using GPS/topographic maps and ATV experience preferred but all applicants will be considered. Start Date: 10 May 2006. Contact: Bruce Hitch (EM: hitchat@auburn.edu, EM: 334-844-8042). Close Date: April 10, 2006.

physical condition with prior field experience, particularly in birding, will be preferred. Individuals will need to identify southwestern willow flycatchers by sight and song, follow an established protocol and accurately record data, be able to operate forest service vehicles and a kayak or small boat; field work will be conducted in dense riparian vegetation and/or wetlands. Tolerance of high summer temperatures necessary. Send cover letter, résumé and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two references to: Heidi Plank, Wildlife Biologist, Tonto Basin Ranger District, HC02 Box 4800, Roosevelt AZ 85545. (PH: 928- 467-3200, FX: 928-467-3239, EM: hplank@fs.fed.us). Close Date: Until Filled.

Field Technicians (6-10) - Needed for bird surveys in Montana from 8 May - 21 Jul 2006. The Avian Science Center is seeking talented and motivated individuals for our well-established Landbird Monitoring Program (URL: http:// avianscience.dbs.umt.edu/research_landbird.htm). Field crews conduct point counts and identify vegetation cover types in a variety of habitats across the region, mostly on U.S. Forest Service lands. The 2006 season will specifically target forests affected by recent beetle outbreaks, with an emphasis on locating black-backed woodpeckers. Previous birding experience is required - western experience preferable. Duties include locating study sites via GPS, counting birds, sampling vegetation, maintaining data sheets and other documentation, and computer data entry. Must be able to hike in rugged conditions off road and trail, drive a truck with a standard transmission, read topographic maps and aerial photos, and work independently (most crew members will work solo). Crews can expect to camp out for much of the season. Expect long hours, inclement weather, and spectacular country. Salary approximately $2200 to $2300 per month (GS-5 level) plus field per diem. Applicants MUST be available to start 8 May for a week-long training session. For information on how to apply: please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Kristina Smucker, via email: kristina.smucker@mso.umt. edu, or via Avian Science Center, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. The majority of these positions will be US Forest Service (US citizenship required), and applications will ultimately need to be submitted via the USAJOBS web site at http://www. usajobs.opm.gov. The announcement will not officially close until May, but most of our selections will be made by early Mar. Close Date: Until Filled.

Ecologists (1-2) - Needed for a study of Orange-crowned warblers (Vermivora celata) near Fairbanks, AK. Our research is a collaboration between S. Sillett (Smithsonian) and C. Ghalambor (Colorado State University) and compares the life-history, population biology, and behavior of different orange-crowned populations. Main duties will include nest searching and monitoring, target netting, and resighting color-banded birds. The job will also involve quantifying bird behavior, insect sampling, and measuring vegetation. Prior experience in ﬁnding and monitoring passerine nests is required; applicants with proﬁciency in netting, banding, and taking blood samples from small passerines are preferred. Applicants must be in good physical shape, be able to work in rugged riparian habitats, have good color vision, tolerate mosquitoes, and have an interest in avian behavioral and population ecology. Applicants should be available from 15 May through 31 Jul 2006. Housing provided, plus stipend of at least $300 per week. Applicants must provide their own transportation to and from Fairbanks. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references to: helen@lamar.colostate. edu. Applicants without internet access can mail materials to Helen Sofaer, Colorado State Univ., 1878 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Applications received by 1 Mar will be given preference. E-mail applications are preferred. Close Date: Until Filled.

Banding Interns (2) - The Ventana Wildlife Society’s Big Sur Ornithology Lab (BSOL) is seeking very enthusiastic, outgoing individuals to assist in operating a constant effort mist-netting and banding station. The internship position begins on or around 1 Apr and spans approximately 5 to 6 months. The intern will receive extensive training in mist-netting and banding of passerines (MAPS protocol); area searches and point counts; and data entry and data management. The primary focus of this internship is to conduct avian field research, including the opportunity to conduct interpretive bird banding demonstrations with the public. A stipend of $255 every 2 weeks, housing, and field transportation are provided. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable field experience while living on the breathtaking California central coast. Preferred applicants will have a working knowledge of field ornithology and, preferably, prior birding experience and the ability to identify Western birds by sight and sound. Previous banding experience is a plus but not required. For more information about the research activities of our organization, visit our website (URL: http://www.ventanaws.org). Please submit cover letter and resume that includes three work related references to Jessica Griffiths by e-mail (EM: jessicagriffith s@ventanaws.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Graduate Research Position - A graduate assistantship will be available at PENN STATE’S School of Forest Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Science Program starting Fall 2006 to conduct a study on the ecology and management of crows at urban roosts in Pennsylvania. The study will include quantifying the local and landscape characteristics of the roost sites, using radio-telemetry to document movements of crows, documenting the response of crows to various management practices and working with a variety of people who have an interest in this topic. It will involve work in animal behavior, population dynamics, modeling, and human/wildlife interactions. Qualified applicants should have a B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field, a minimum 3.0 GPA, a minimum combined math/verbal GRE score of 1100, and a valid driver’s license. Priority will be given to applicants with field experience. The assistantship includes an annual stipend of approximately $ 17,000 plus a tuitionwaiver. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Margaret Brittingham, (EM: mxb21@psu.edu) . The following website has more information about the School of Forest Resources and application materials http://www.sfr.cas.psu.edu/. Close Date: Until Filled. Wildlife Volunteers - Individuals needed for southwestern willow flycatcher surveys and nest monitoring at Roosevelt Lake, Arizona from May-Sep 2006. Volunteers will conduct surveys and formal nest monitoring according to specific protocols. Shared housing and vehicle will be provided. Enthusiastic, hard-working, meticulous individuals in good

Field Technicians – Three individuals needed to assist M.S. Graduate student studying the response of forest birds to changes in land use/land cover in the Driftless Area of Northeastern Iowa. Potential duties may include nest- searching, nest monitoring, vegetation surveys, and point counts. The successful applicants will collect high quality ecological data with or without supervision, under sometimes challenging field conditions (i.e. heat, humidity, mosquitoes, ticks and steep terrain). A positive attitude with a good sense of humor is a plus. Minimum qualifications include experience doing field work in Ecology or related field and an enthusiastic interest in ornithological research. Desired qualities include auditory and visual identification of eastern forest birds, nest searching and experience with plant and tree identification. Candidates with a strong background in bird identification by sight and sound and/or previous experience conducting point counts are strongly encouraged to apply. For all positions self-motivation, good physical condition, the ability to work well in a group living situation, and willingness to spend long hours in the field observing birds are a must. The positions require that applicants must be comfortable living and working closely with a small group, be flexible to changes in work schedules, and be in excellent physical condition. Shared housing and work related transportation are provided. Technician salaries will be approx. $11/hour for a 40/hour work week. Positions run from 1 May to mid August (exact dates are negotiable). To apply, send letter of interest and CV or resume with names and contact information (phone and email) of 3 references to Jaymi Lebrun, (EM: jjlebrun@iastate.edu) with your last name and FIELD TECH in the subject line) or mail application material to Department of Natural Resource and Ecology Management, 339 Science II, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011- 3094 (email applications preferred). Close Date: Until Filled. Project Volunteer – Needed in Peru: Aug 2006 - May 2007 (2 - 3 month stay requested). Join the ongoing macaw and parrot research program doing daily counts as hundreds of parrots and macaws come to visit the world’s largest parrot clay lick (see Nat. Geographic Jan 1994 for details). The study site, Tambopata Research Center, is located in some of the world’s most diverse rain forests. The area boasts the highest avian diversity in the world (about 600 species) including toucans, trogons and 20 species of parrots. Good opportunities exist to see tapirs, monkeys and other rain forest specialties. The study site is a tourist lodge run by Rainforest Expeditions (URL: http://www.perunature.com) an ecotourism company that supports the research program. Volunteers will share accommodations with company guides and other investigators. Duties will include observation of birds at clay licks, radio tracking, parrot point counts, foraging observations and plant phenology work. Applicants must be self-disciplined, responsible, patient, and able to get along well with others in remote field setting. By Jul the nosee-ums can be rather bad, so volunteers must be able to tolerate insects. Preference given to those with knowledge of Spanish. Six week commitment minimum, 2 - 3 month stay preferred. Volunteers must pay their transportation to Puerto Maldonado, Peru and $10 per day to cover the cost of food and lodging. To apply please send resume, dates

of availability, e-mails for 3 references, and a brief letter of introduction to jefedecampo@rainforest.com.pe and copy to Don Brightsmith, Duke University Dept. of Biology, (EM: djb4@duke.edu). For more information see the Tambopata Macaw Project web site (URL: http://www.duke.edu/~djb4). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistants - Volunteer assistants will help monitor a nest-box population of barn owls (Tyto alba) in the Central Valley of California. Research focuses on the breeding biology of owls, including hormonal influences and female reproductive strategies. Shared living space and food provided (not a paid position). Field crew will live in a 3 bedroom, stand-alone house just outside Livingston, California. Flexible (approximately) 40 hour workweek; duties primarily performed during daytime hours. Applicants with previous ornithological experience preferred, but enthusiasm to learn and work is most important. Tasks will include: carrying and climbing a 14-foot ladder; handling, measuring, bleeding and banding adults and nestlings; taking precise field notes, scoring videos of barn owl nests and entering data into a spreadsheet. Willingness to work some long days in occasionally difficult (hot or wet) conditions with potentially dangerous raptors a must. Applicants with 4-wheel drive car with roof racks and willingness to use it for project (gas money provided) will receive extra consideration. Good sense of humor, enthusiasm for biological research and easygoing nature highly preferred. Positions to be filled as qualified applicants apply (I would prefer applications by Mar 1st), final decisions will be made in mid Mar. Applicants must be available to work from Apr through mid Jul in order to qualify for position. For more information contact Megan Seifert (EM: mseifert@mail.wsu.edu). Electronic files (resume and cover letter) MUST be named as followed: Last name plus first initial then either the word “resume” or “letter” (For example, Jane Smith would attach two files to her e-mail: smithj_resume.doc and smithj_letter.doc). Please attach resume, cover letter with two references (include name, phone number, mailing address, email address, and the nature of your relationship with the person) as Word or Acrobat files to an e-mail to: mseifert@mail.wsu. edu (preferred), or mail hard copies to: School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164. Close Date: Until Filled. Conservation Summer Intern - #I-3004-06-This internship will focus on drafting a model relocation plan for Burrowing Owls in California. The internship will be based in Washington, D.C. with travel to Arizona and California. The intern will work closely with our project partners learning all aspects of their burrowing owl conservation work in Arizona. The goal is to develop a model relocation plan for burrowing owls. This is a 3 month internship with the potential for extension. A stipend of $1,000 per month will be provided. In some cases, interns have arranged to receive academic credit or outside funding. Such opportunities will be considered on a case-by- case basis. The intern must be willing and able to assist in field work that involve significant physical activity such as assisting in the excavation and building of artificial burrows. Duties: 1) Compile information and write chapters of the relocation plan. 2) Photograph and videotape to visually document all aspects of the burrowing owl relocation process. 3) Organize and participate in conference calls and meetings. 4) Be able to travel to Arizona and California as needed. 5) Other projects as assigned by the Supervisor. Qualifications: 1) Minimum three-month commitment, usually working at least 40 hours per workweek. 2) Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills. 3) Excellent physical condition. Able to lift 50 lb. objects. 4) Be proficient with a video recorder and digital camera. 5) Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field. 6) Willingness to be a team player. 7) Strong commitment to wildlife conservation. To apply please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to Caroline Kennedy, (EM: ckennedy@defenders.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Technician - A self-motivated and enthusiastic individual is needed to assist with data collection on a study involving the nesting ecology of least terns in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Duties include locating nests, monitoring nest status, capturing and banding nestlings, and using radio telemetry to track nestling survival. Applicants must be able to work independently and be willing to travel to remote areas, alone at times. Field work is often conducted in hot and often unpleasant conditions. Applicants must be able to work long hours starting in the early morning. Experience working with colonial nesting seabirds and radio telemetry is preferred. Housing and a vehicle will be provided and a monthly stipend of $1,000 is available. Airfare to St. Croix from Miami or New York will also be provided. Interested persons should send a resume or CV and the names, emails, and phone numbers of three references to Claudia Lombard, PO Box 222762, Christiansted, VI 00822 (EM: claudia. lombard@gmail.com). Close Date: Until Filled. Monitoring Positions - Forde Biological Consultants is seeking independent contractors to assist on several projects in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and be familiar with nesting chronology of birds in Southern California. Applicants with demonstrated experience in finding nests

are preferred. Send cover letter, resume, and references to Andrew McGinn Forde, Forde Biological Consultants, 2836 Acacia Street, Camarillo, CA 93012 or info@fordebio.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Assistant Naturalist - The Assistant Naturalist is an hourly full time position with the Sea Island Company. Position will be on Sea Island, Georgia. Please submit applications and a resume with 3 references. Applications can be found on line at: http://www.seaislandpeople.com. Please mail to Human Resources, 100 Salt Marsh Lane, St. Simon’s Island, GA 31522. For more information, please contact: Stacia Hendricks, Sea Island Naturalist (PH: 912-230-8588, EM: staciahendricks@seaisland.com). Purpose: To assist in planning and implementation of educational, interpretive environmental and natural history programs, activities and excursions and field research at the Sea Island Resort in coastal Georgia. Close Date: Until Filled. Banding Assistant - (15 Apr - 15 Jun). The Observatory at Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, Box 1770, Manomet MA 02345-1770 (FX 508-224-9220) invites resumes by mail, FAX or e-mail (EM: tlloyd-evans@manomet. org) with phone numbers of two references. Band 5 days per week (experienced banders only please; it is an additional advantage if you enjoy teaching visitors of all ages about birds. Experience with eastern birds most useful, but other banders welcome. Enthusiasm for long hours essential. Live free on 40 acres by Cape Cod Bay, town nearby (walking distance), most facilities available. You will help two other banders and volunteers run 50 nets dawn to dusk. Stipend $400-450 per week for the season, depending on experience. Contact Trevor Lloyd-Evans. Close Date: Until Filled. Assistantship - Position available in Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University. Project will investigate habitat use, movements, and survival of greater sagegrouse in central Oregon sagebrush country. Experience with telemetry, back-country camping, off-road vehicle use, vegetation measurements, and long, hard days in the field desirable. Willingness to fly in small aircraft to track birds necessary. Field work begins 1 April and continues daily through about 31 July. Intermittent winter field work will also be required. Must be able to hike and work in remote areas alone and with others. Student will enroll in Master¹s program on campus in Corvallis, OR, beginning in fall term, pending acceptable performance during spring and summer field season and availability of funding. To apply, send cover letter summarizing relevant experience and career goals; GRE scores; copies of university transcripts; resumé; and names, phone numbers, and emails of 3 references to Dr. Douglas Robinson, (Douglas.robinson@oregonstate.edu). Applications accepted until position is filled. For updates, see http://fw.oregonstate.edu/robinson. Close Date: Until Filled. Avian Research Assistants - (4-5), $8/hr (~$1200/mo) plus housing. Dates are 05-10 May thru 05-10 Aug (flexible). This project investigates avian response to various types of habitat restoration and establishment in an agricultural landscape in northwest Mississippi (near Clarksdale). Job duties for successful applicants may include: nest searching and monitoring, bird banding and re-sighting, mist-netting, vegetation surveys, radio-tracking and other things unforeseen. Nest searching and monitoring will be the primary duty of all technicians. Field conditions can be hot, humid, and buggy for most of the summer, and work hours can be long. This project is an exciting opportunity not only to hone your skills in the field of wildlife ecology but also to play an active role in the creation of management protocols. To apply send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references (preferably those that can attest to your field abilities) in Microsoft Word format to Ross Conover, (Science II, rm. 43), (EM: : rconover@iastate.edu), or just drop by my office sometime! Close Date: Until Filled. Banding Intern - (15 Apr - 15 Jun). The Observatory at Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, Box 1770, Manomet MA 02345-1770 (FX 508-224-9220) invites resumes by mail, FAX or e-mail (EM: tlloyd-evans@manomet. org) with phone numbers of two references. Band 5 days per week. Some banding experience needed, but an almost fanatical desire to learn good and safe banding techniques and some knowledge of eastern birds is more important. Enthusiasm for long hours essential. Live free on 40 acres by Cape Cod Bay, town nearby (walking distance), most facilities available. Will help two experienced banders and volunteers to run 50 nets dawn to dusk. Stipend of $100 per week for food. Contact Trevor Lloyd-Evans. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistants – Two to three needed for ongoing population studies of the endangered Least Bell’s Vireo, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, and other riparian birds in San Diego County, California. Duties include surveying coastal riparian habitat for vireos and flycatchers, nest monitoring, resighting color banded birds, and vegetation sampling. Additional duties (approximately 20% time) include capturing and banding riparian birds at two MAPS stations. Employment dates for the Least Bell’s Vireo projects are 20 Mar - mid-Aug 2006, and for the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher project are 8 May - mid-Aug 2006. Applicants

Biology & Ecology must be U.S. citizens, and must be reliable, in good physical condition, able to work independently in sometimes remote locations, and able to maintain a positive attitude under beautiful but sometimes challenging field conditions that can include dense vegetation, poison oak, rattlesnakes, and biting insects. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, be able to operate 4WD vehicles, and be willing occasionally to use their personal vehicle for travel to field sites when necessary if government vehicles are temporarily unavailable (mileage reimbursed at $0.485/ mile). Preference will be given to applicants holding current endangered species permits authorizing surveying and nestmonitoring of Least Bell’s Vireo and/or Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, or with field experience with these or similar species. Experience handling and banding passerines is also preferred. Housing is available at the San Diego State University Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve ($8/day; no pets). Salary ranges from $15-$18/hour depending on experience. Please submit a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, a CV or resume, your specific dates of availability, and the names and contact information (including email) of at least two references. Mail/fax/email applications to Barbara Kus, USGS Western Ecological Research Center, San Diego Field Station, 4165 Spruance Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101 (PH: 619-225-6421, FX: 619-225-6436, EM: barbara_kus@usgs.gov). Close Date: Until Filled. Wildlife Technicians - Common Murres (Uria aalge) and other seabirds along the central California coast. This project is conducted cooperatively by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex), Humboldt State University, and other public and private research organizations. The purpose of the restoration project is to aid in restoring murre colonies that have suffered damage from oil spills, gill net fishing mortalities, human disturbance, and other anthropogenic factors. Successful applicants must be willing to work long hours, on weekends, and in inclement weather. Main job duties will include conducting population and productivity surveys on Common Murres and other species, documenting human and natural disturbance to seabirds, database entry, data analysis, and preparation of reports. Other duties may include counting seabirds from aerial photographs, identification of murre prey items, deploying and removing seabird restoration equipment on offshore rocks, or other tasks as assigned. Preference may be given to applicants with prior field experience with seabird or other wildlife monitoring and census techniques. Additional evaluation of the applications may be based on the applicant’s knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, and report preparation. Requirements: 1) Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, biological sciences, or related discipline with an interest in restoration, wildlife biology, or behavior; 2) current driver’s license with good driving record; 3) must be willing to live away from the duty station for extended periods (5-14 days); and 5) ability to sufficiently move and lift equipment up to 40 lbs. Applicants must submit a signed cover letter, résumé, and the names and phone numbers of two professional references. For further information, contact Gerry McChesney (PH: 510-792 0717 ext. 222, EM: gerry_mcchesney@fws.gov). Duty station: Fremont, California (housing may be provided mid-Apr to late Jul at remote field sites) Duration: Approx. early Apr to late Sep 2006. Wages: Approximately $15-16 per hour depending on experience and responsibilities. Employer: Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation. No email applications will be accepted. Send to: Gerry McChesney, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, P.O. Box 524, Newark, CA 94560 U.S.A. Close Date: Until Filled. Piping Plover/Tern Steward - Monitor plover and tern nesting behaviors, as well as potential predators, to gain information for future Refuge management; interact with Refue visitors, maintain visitor facilities. Wildlife biology or natural resources background preferred. Position runs from May to August 2006, 5 days/per week. Shifts flexible. Payment $40/day, free housing available. For more info, contact: Alex Chmielewski, Wildlife Biologistm Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 360 Smith Road, Shirley, NY 11967. Phone: 631-286-0485 x 229. Close Date: Until Filled. Research Scientist - Full-time, year around, with possible affiliation at Northern Arizona University. The Research Scientist is responsible for managing research activities for The Arboretum and developing a vigorous research program for our organization. The Research Scientist will be expected to accept the following responsibilities. Responsibilities: Apply for and obtain research funding through grant proposals that further the mission of The Arboretum, and develop a research program including training of graduate and undergraduate students. (See the mission statement of the Arboretum at www.thearb.org). Manage current research projects for The Arboretum, particularly our work on native plants of the Colorado Plateau, our program to protect species listed by the Center for Plant Conservation, and manage current grants with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and other federal entities. Work with appropriate public agencies (state, local, and federal) on research that relates to our mission and research program

objectives. This work will be expected to include developing and implementing cooperative projects. Supervise research staff, including volunteers and field workers. Establish and maintain excellent academic community outreach for The Arboretum’s research program. Qualifications: Ph.D. in the botanical sciences or a related field, with evidence of collaborative research, team work and productivity. A broad range of disciplines is relevant to this position, including but not limited to systematics, conservation ecology and genetics, and molecular ecology. Demonstrated track record of successful grant writing and extramural research funding. Commitment to The Arboretum’s mission to “increase the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and plant communities native to the Colorado Plateau.” Ability to manage staff and communicate effectively with the public. Please send electronically a Curriculum Vitae and a letter expressing research and teaching interests. Also, please ask three referees to send letters electronically, with a telephone number included. All application materials should be addressed to Dr. Peter W. Price, Chair of the Search Committee, The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. e-mail address: peter.price@nau.edu. For additional information on The Arboretum, see: www.thearb.org. No phone calls, please. Close Date: Until Filled. Volunteers - Volunteers needed to assist a University of Arizona graduate student in a project to assess the dispersal ability carnivores between mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona. Study will be based out of Tucson, AZ and will take place in urban Tucson and various mountain regions around the southern part of the state. Job dates run from May 12 – September 2006 (dates negotiable). The focal carnivores are four different species of skunks, although we will be doing some work with bobcats. This population genetic study involves intensive live-trapping of skunks to obtain tissue samples in multiple mountain regions. Live trapping will necessitate car-camping for up to 7-days at a time. All trapping is nocturnal (during the day we hide from the heat!) Volunteers will work 7-days on, three days off. Office and laboratory work will sometimes be required, as will a rotating “skunk-call” to meet with varmint control agents. Trapping requires navigation of some 4-WD roads, rough terrain, hauling traps, hiking, dealing with skunks (!) and the public, and long hours. Volunteer will enjoy seeing abundant wildlife. Housing in Tucson, transportation to and from field site, skunk handling training, pre-exposure rabies vaccinations, pool access, and camping equipment provided. Internship credits can also be obtained. Please send letter of interest, contact information, resume, and list of two references email address. No experience necessary, but enthusiasm, positive attitude, and good communication skills are a must. Applicants will need a valid driver’s license. A sense of humor for dealing with bad odors is must! Margaret Rheude, School of Natural Resouces, University of Arizona, BioSciences East 104, Tucson, AZ 85721. Phone: 520-623-0855. Email: mrheude@email.arizona.edu. Close Date: April 12, 2006. Songbird Project Research Positions - Southeast Idaho. Approximately 21 Apr - 15 Jul 2006. This is the final field season of a 5-year study of shrubsteppe songbird habitat associations in southern Idaho, conducted by the Idaho Bird Observatory. Field crews will establish plots in suitable areas of sagebrush steppe habitat and conduct fixed-radius point counts for shrub-steppe songbirds and complete detailed inventories of surrounding vegetation. Assistant Crew Leader ($1800-$2000/mo.) should have prior experience working in shrubsteppe habitat. Technicians ($1200-$1500/mo.) should have prior experience conducting point counts and have an interest in birds and/or shrubsteppe ecosystems, and Field Interns ($600/mo.) should be enthusiastic learners and interested in bird conservation. Long days in the field will begin with early morning point counts, followed by afternoon vegetation sampling and plot layout. Crews will camp on or near plots in perhaps one of the greatest parts of the lower 48 states during the most beautiful time of year. Applicants should be physically fit, independent, and able to enjoy camping and living in rugged conditions. Please send resume as MS Word attachment, 3 references, and cover letter to Patrick Migas, PO Box 1167 Brush Prairie, WA 98606, (Email preferred: pmigas@hotmail.com, Subject: Shrub-steppe Birds). Please CC your application to: gregory kaltenecker@boisestate.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Summer Jobs on Cape Cod - 2006. Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Falmouth & Mashpee, Massachusetts. Some Dorm Housing Available. ISLAND MANAGERS (3): Serve as information resource for public on 330 acre Washburn Island. Issue permits, maintain campsites and trails and encourage compliance with rules to protect the resource. Give interpretive programs. Patrol the island to monitor endangered species such as Piping Plovers. Island Managers camp on Washburn Island four nights per week and spend one day working at Reserve Headquarters. Requirements: Applicants must be at least twenty years old and have basic camping skills, experience working with the public and knowledge of coastal ecology. Standard First Aid and CPR are required. Boating experience preferred. Starting at - $450.00 per week. Off-island housing and tents provided. One starts in mid-May; 2 start in mid-Jun, to Labor

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Day. Closing date: Mar, 2006. Summer Science School Directors (2): Responsible for program planning, teaching and care of children for weeklong sessions of science school for students age 7-14. Requirements: Experience working with children, knowledge of coastal environments, First Aid and CPR certification. Starting at $450.00 per week depending on experience, training required in late Jun). Closing date: When filled. Summer Workers (5): Responsible for various tasks from fee collection to light maintenance. $8 - $11/week. Some start in May, some in Jun until Labor Day. Closing date: When filled. Environmental Education Interns - Assist with spring, summer and/or fall interpretive and educational programs for adults and children relating to watersheds, estuaries and related research and work on special projects commensurate with applicant’s experience. Requirements: Enrollment in environmental education or related program. Applicants should be knowledgeable about coastal environmental science. Free dorm housing in exchange for 20 hours of work per week offered. Starting and ending dates flexible including spring and fall. Closing date: Revolving. Send resume, cover letter, DCR Application Form and names and phone numbers of two references to: Program Manager, WBNERR, PO Box 3092, Waquoit, MA 02536. Information: http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org; DCR Application Form: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/documents/ seasonal_application.pdf; Call (508) 457-0495, x. 100. Close Date: Until Filled. Internships - We have openings for Bird Banding Interns at a bird monitoring station in the coastal Caribbean town of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Positions begin mid-Feb and run through the end of May and again from the beginning of Aug until the end of Dec. The minimum length of stay is usually 2 months. Participants are expected to have experience in identifying birds, and they usually have removed from mist nets and processed at least 200 landbirds. The Primary Bander will have extensive experience operating a capture station and can be awarded up to half their airfare to and from San José, Costa Rica. All volunteers receive their room and board while they are staying at the well-appointed station of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Estacion Biologica, in Tortuguero. We and our collaborators in Costa Rica have been operating five monitoring stations near the village for over nine years. We operate mist nets for resident and migrant species and conduct migration censuses of the millions of diurnal migrants moving along the coast. Please send a resume highlighting your bird banding experience, ability with Spanish, dates available, three references and any questions to Dr. C. John Ralph (EM: cjr2@humboldt. edu or cralph@fs.fed.us, PH: 707 825-2992, FX: 707825-2901), or at U.S. Forest Service, Redwood Sciences Laboratory, 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, California 95521. Close Date: Until Filled. Avian Field Technicians (2) - Avian field technicians needed for a study on early-successional songbird use of regenerating clearcuts in southeast Ohio. We are examining bird movement, territory size, and survival. An emphasis will be placed on Yellow-breasted Chats, Blue-winged Warblers, and Prairie Warblers. Activities will include passive mist-netting, target netting, radio-telemetry, nest searching, and spot mapping. Preference will be given to those with previous bird banding experience. Tolerance of heat, insects, and thorny brush required. Pay rate is $1,400/mo and field vehicles and housing are provided. The work schedule is 6 days on, 1 day off. One position starts in late Apr and ends in mid Aug and one position starts in late Apr and ends in early Jul. However, later start dates are possible. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter (including available dates), and a list of 3 references (phone/ e-mail address) to Sarah Lehnen, (EM: lehnen.2@osu.edu) at the Ohio State University, School of Natural Resources, 210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. E-mail applications are preferred. Close Date: Until Filled. Crew Leaders (2) & Technicians (15) – Individuals needed for multidisciplinary study of the effects of habitat restoration projects on passerine birds, small mammals, and pygmy rabbits in the sagebrush steppe of northeastern Utah. This is a great opportunity to work on a collaborative research program studying landscape-scale impacts across multiple taxa (URL: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/shrubmap/). Duties will include one or more of the following: nest searching and monitoring, territory (spot) mapping, and line transects for passerine birds; mark-recapture and distance sampling surveys for small mammals; vegetation sampling; and data entry. Independent field projects are encouraged and supported as much as possible. Qualifications: [Technicians] Experience with one or more of the following preferred: nest searching, territory mapping, distance sampling, trapping and handling small mammals, and/or identifying birds or small mammals. Applicants must have excellent vision and hearing; possess a valid driver’s license; be willing to work long, irregular hours; and be able to hike with heavy loads in dry, hot, and hilly conditions. The most important qualifications are enthusiasm, positive attitude, flexibility, patience, good people skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with GPS, GIS, 4WD, and small-town living is helpful. [Crew leaders] In addition to the above qualifications, crew leaders should have experience supervising large field crews and either (1) strong skills in field identification of birds (preferably western)

by sight and song and experience with nest searching or (2) experience trapping, handling, and identifying small mammals. Applicants should specify whether they are interested in a passerine bird or small mammal Crew Leader position. Start- and end-dates are somewhat flexible, with crew starting between early-Apr to May 1 and ending 3.5 months (minimum) after the start date. Salary: between $1,411/mo and $1,942/mo DOE for Technicians; up to $2,422/mo DOE for Crew Leaders; internships with stipend are a possibility for those with more interest than experience. Free (shared) housing and work truck will be provided. Hiring begins Mar 15 and will continue until all positions have been filled. Contact (email preferred) RUSSELL NORVELL (EM: ren@gis.usu.edu) with a letter of interest and resume. Be sure to include previous experience with field research; specific dates of availability; and names, current phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references. Send surface mail to: Shrubsteppe Project Applications, Non-Game Avian Program, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 2110, PO Box 146301, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301. Close Date: Until Filled. Post-Doc Positions - Post-doctoral position in molecular systematics at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Division of Birds. Seeking qualified applicants for post-doctoral position in molecular study of multi-locus species discrimination of ‘white-headed’ gulls (Larus). Goals for this study are to assess the genetic variation in the ‘white-headed’ gulls in an effort to improve techniques of species identification with molecular methods. Mitochondrial DNA data have been unable to distinguish many of the species within this group. We propose to potentially use a combination of nuclear markers, including microsatellites, AFLPs, SNps and sequencing of nuclear introns, to develop methods to discriminate among species. Additional goals include developing multi-locus approaches for studying recently diverged species. Research/Experience in any or all of the following: DNA sequencing, population genetics, coalescent methods, avian systematics, DNA sequence analysis. Specimen collecting and preparation a plus but not required. Qualifications include A Ph.D. in related areas of biology including evolution, systematics or molecular biology. Analytical as well as molecular technique oriented. Background in Ornithology preferred but not required. Position term is two years, full time. Proposed start date Jun 2006. Stipend is $35K per year with additional lab and travel support. Position is based at the Smithsonian Institution, NMNH in Washington, DC with extensive work at the Smithsonian molecular lab in nearby Suitland, MD. Some travel and specimen collection may be necessary. Research Group includes: Carla Dove and Marcy Heacker, NMNH; Terry Chesser, USGS, NMNH, Division of Birds; Amy Driskell and Lee Weigt, NMNH Laboratories of Analytical Biology (LAB), and Kevin Omland, University of MD, UMBC To apply: Submit a CV, 2-3 reprints or manuscripts, and three references. A brief description of research experience is encouraged.: Carla Dove, NMNH Div of Birds, E600 MRC 116, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012 (EM: dovec@si.edu, PH: 202-633-0787; FX: 202-633-0801). Close Date: Until Filled. Biologist – Individual needed beginning approximately March 1 for full time year-round position working on redcockaded woodpecker population monitoring in central Florida (Kenansville). Duties will include nest searching, nest monitoring, climbing trees using Swedish sectional ladders, capturing and banding adults and nestlings, identifying birds by reading color bands, data entry, collecting GPS data & making maps, and maintaining natural and artificial cavities. Applicants must be willing to work long hours in hot and humid conditions. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience monitoring nests, banding birds, reading color bands, navigating in the woods, using ArcView & Access programs. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Pay rate: $13.96/hour. Field housing may be available. Application: Deadline for applications is Monday, February 27 2006. Please send (via e-mail or regular mail) a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Robin Boughton, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10 St., Ocala, FL 34474. Close Date: Until Filled. Biological Field Technician – Individual needed from April 1 through June 30, 2006 (dates flexible) for ongoing red-cockaded woodpecker population monitoring in central Florida (Kenansville). Duties will include nest searching, nest monitoring, climbing trees using Swedish sectional ladders, capturing and banding adults and nestlings, identifying birds by reading color bands, data entry, collecting GPS data, and maintaining natural and artificial cavities. Applicants must be willing to work long hours in hot and humid conditions. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience monitoring nests, banding birds, reading color bands, navigating in the backcountry using maps & gps, using ArcView & Access programs. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Pay rate: $360/week. Application: Deadline for applications is Wednesday March 1 2006; early applications are encouraged. Please send (via e-mail or regular mail) a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names,

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Career Profile & News Then it is important to recognize that when you take that first step into the work world, no matter what, it EPA Awards Delaware Bald Eagle(continued) will not be a mistake. It’s all about getting your self out there and beginning to try different roles on for size. Second Brownfields How does it feel, does this work for you? But staying in 1999, recovery of the bald eagle has continued to true to what drives you is important and make that Job Training Grant progress at an impressive rate. In 2000, the last year guide your decision making process on whether you choose to stay or leave your first opportunity that you get out of school.

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On March 10th EPAmid-Atlantic RegionalAdministrator Donald S. Welsh today federal funding awarded to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to recruit and train Gillian: It was interesting that this morning’s keynote Wilmington residents for environmental clean-up jobs. speakers said, “we’re continuing to teach things a certain way and we should be teaching them in a different way.” Welsh joined Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner What I mentioned before, the “systems thinking,” --that today in a ceremony in Wilmington highlighting efforts is something that we train out of people, starting at age underway to redevelop brownfields sites in Wilmington, 5, and if we could maintain the natural, inherent ability and to award a $141,764 jobs training grant to DNREC. that humans have to think in terms of systems, then we This is the second job training grant that has been would do a much better job of training people for what awarded to Delaware to teach environmental cleanup the challenges are ahead for us. There are university skills to residents in Wilmington whose neighborhoods courses on systems thinking. For example, Portland have been affected by brownfields. State University’s System Science School has a course on systems dynamics modeling, and I know this true Brownfields are abandoned, industrial properties in other universities across the nation. The courses are where environmental contamination has been a barrier teaching how to model systems using programs like to redevelopment. Stella, that is available online, and training people to think in terms of relationships with feedback loops —of “My administration has a strong commitment to cause and effect relationships, and stocks and flows. the redevelopment of brownfields and working with our federal partners, municipalities, community The other thing I would say is that I’ve talked organizations and the private sector to spur with engineering professors in universities like the revitalization in affected communities,” said Delaware University of Vermont who are training their students Governor Ruth Ann Minner. “Redeveloping historic to think about sustainable engineering, sustainable industrial and manufacturing sites improves the infrastructure design for my field, but there are very environment while bringing new jobs and growth to few firms who are willing to break out of this discipline targeted areas.” specific, compartmentalized work to actually create interesting opportunities for bright people like that who With the award, Delaware will receive $141,764 over are trained in sustainability. But, I think you’re going the next two years to teach environmental job skills to to see a major shift in the engineering industry over the individuals living in low-income areas in the vicinity next 5 years. of brownfields. Training will focus mainly on safely assessing and handling hazardous wastes, innovative For students, don’t be surprised if you come out of a cleanup technologies, lead-abatement, asbestos cleanup school with some knowledge of sustainability and find and occupational safety and health. that a lot of firms don’t even know how to ask for what you are capable of doing yet. So, this goes back to the Students will be recruited from Wilmington’s communication skills. It’s up to the student to be able Southbridge and East Wilmington communities, where to explain exactly what the idea is, why it’s relevant, unemployment is significantly higher than the city-wide why it’s an opportunity to create value for the clients rate. Wilmington’s recent EPA brownfields assessment that you’re serving as a consultant, or as a government grant has shown that the majority of the nearly 200 official, your customers or your constituents. How do you brownfields already identified across the city impact create value for them through your actions? And, being these two communities. able to articulate serving everyday needs in relationship to sustainability and environmental protection is key. Training and career placement efforts will be supported by the Delaware Technical Community College, GCJ: Thank you very much Gillian. As I said, your Delaware Department of Labor, and various community knowledge is greatly appreciated. development and environmental consultants, including the New Millennium Community Development Gillian: You’re welcome! Corporation (CDC) and the Bethel Temple CDC. The Delaware Congressional Delegation has also supported David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary this program. consulting firm serving clients in the areas of land development, transportation, energy and water A total of 84 job training grants are now active resources. For more information visit their website at throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Since www.deainc.com 1993, EPA has awarded more than $465 million in brownfields grants to cities, counties, tribes, states, 1 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental non-profits and educational institutions nationwide. Design). See US Green Building Council web site at For more information on EPA’s job training grants and www.usgbc.org for more information. brownfields program, go to www.epa.gov/brownfields. GCJ: Do schools prepare students for sustainability or green building?

“I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend?” ~Robert Redford, Yosemite National Park dedication, 1985

a national bald eagle census was conducted, there were an estimated 6471 nesting pairs of bald eagles.

Today this number has risen to an estimated 7,066 nesting pairs, due to recovery efforts by the Service, other federal agencies, tribes, state and local governments, conservation organizations, universities, corporations and thousands of individual Americans. Five regional recovery plans were created for the bald eagle. The delisting criteria for all five plans were met or exceeded by the year 2000. This is certainly a career success for all the professional biologists, ecologists, and environmental professionals and advocates who have worked so hard to help the bald eagle to recover 417 nesting pairs to over 7,000 nesting pairs over the past 43 years. We certainly should honor their dedication, tenacity, and will to over come the obstacles along the way. The bald eagle recovery is apparently not a done deal yet. Development pressures may still impact substantial sections of bald eagle habitat if the species is removed from the ESA. If the bald eagle is delisted and depending on funding availability and agency priorities, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will work with state wildlife agencies to monitor the status of the species for a minimum of five years, as required by the Endangered Species Act. A draft monitoring plan is expected to be released for public comment should the species be delisted. If at any time it becomes evident that the bald eagle again needs the Act’s protection, the Service will propose to relist the species. If the bald eagle is removed from the Federal list of threatened and endangered species, In an upcoming issue of the Green Careers Journal we will tell the career stories of those pioneer wildlife biologists who have made a difference in helping our national symbol recover from near extinction. Comments on the proposed delisting of the bald eagle should be sent to Michelle Morgan, Chief, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Endangered Species Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Headquarters Office, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Comments on the proposed delisting may also be transmitted electronically at baldeagledelisting@fws. gov.

Biology & Ecology phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Robin Boughton, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10 St., Ocala, FL 34474. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistant - Needed for a study of the dickcissel at Konza Prairie Biological Station (URL: http://climate.konza. ksu.edu/) near Manhattan, Kansas. The goal of this study is to test hypotheses linking the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) with mate choice. Room and board are provided, with housing on-site. The field portion of this study will examine mate choice, nest success, and physical characteristics of dickcissels. Duties will include mist-netting, banding, collection of blood samples, territory mapping, nest searching, and behavioral observations. Field work will last from early May until early Aug. Qualifications: Experience in mist-netting and banding is a plus, but not necessary. The successful applicant must be independent, motivated, patient, detail oriented, and able to work well on his/her own as well as in a team. Must be a quick learner and in good physical condition. Applicants working towards a biology related degree or possessing prior field experience will be given preference. Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to BRIDGET SOUSA, 101 Morgan Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0225 or by e-mail (EM: bfsous2@uky.edu). Close Date: April 1, 2006. Avian Technicians (5-6) - Needed for a study on the breeding and post-fledging ecology of mature-forest birds in the beautiful Appalachian foothills of Southeast Ohio (near Athens). We will be examining nesting success, density, and post-fledging movements and survival. An emphasis will be placed on Cerulean Warblers, Worm-eating Warblers, and Ovenbirds. Duties will include: nest searching, spot mapping, point counts, target banding, resighting, radio telemetry, and vegetation sampling. Preference will be given to those with proven skills in several of these activities. Pay rate will be $1300-1400/mo and housing will be provided. The work schedule will be 6 days on 1 day off. These positions will start in mid April and end in early to mid August. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter (including available dates), and a list of 3 references (phone/ e-mail address) to Andrew Vitz (acvitz@yahoo.com) or Marja Bakermans (m_bakermans@hotmail.com) at the Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources, 210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. E-mail applications are preferred. Close Date: Until Filled. Freshwater Biologist - This job is part of an effort to assess and monitor the health of watersheds in South Carolina and to evaluate the effects of landscape-level and local human impacts on aquatic communities. The employee will work with ichthyologists, entomologists, and toxicologists, and will be in charge of efforts to assess crayfish or mussel communities. If possible, the employee will work on resolving taxonomic and/or genetic issues. A bachelor’s degree and four years of experience or a graduate degree and one to two years of experience is required, although applicants with less experience and an interest in the position are encouraged to contact us. The ability to identify freshwater mussels or crayfish is strongly preferred. Experience with genetic techniques or taxonomic classification based upon morphological characters is also desirable. Occasional overnight travel is required, as is the ability to conduct field work under strenuous field conditions. The position will be funded on a year-to-year basis (contingent upon funding). Full benefits (health, dental, vacation and sick leave) are included. This position is located in Eastover, a rural community within easy commuting distance to Columbia, SC and Sumter, SC, although there may be some flexibility regarding the location. Jennifer Price, Freshwater Fisheries Research, 1921 Vanboklen Road, Eastover, SC 29044. Email: pricej@dnr.sc.gov. Phone: (803) 353-8232. Close Date: Until Filled. Old Growth Forest Insect Biologist - Two full-time (40 hrs/wk) seasonal positions are available to trap, sort, and identify invertebrates as part of a study of the value of old growth forest for wildlife. Qualified applicants will trap invertebrates using pitfall and malaise traps in remote forested areas; process and sort samples; identify select invertebrate groups, including beetles; and preserve specimens for future study as needed. Collection of limited vegetation data may also be required. Field work will take place in western Maryland April to July, although continued work with samples may take place elsewhere. Start date for full-time work could be delayed for one candidate. Housing may be provided, not including utilities. Must have minimum 60 credits or possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, environmental sciences, natural sciences, natural resources management, botany, conservation biology, entomology, zoology or a natural resources related field of study. Background in entomology (at least introductory entomology course); previous experience collecting, sorting or preparing insect specimens; experience operating ATVs; data management skills; and plant identification skills preferred. Must be willing and able to work independently as well as part of a team, with minimal supervision in potentially harsh conditions and in a laboratory setting. The candidate may be required to lift and carry 25-30 lbs of equipment over steep slopes and rocky, uneven terrain. Dependable vehicle and valid driver’s

license required. Mileage reimbursed at approx. $0.40/mile. Mail or e-mail resume, names, phone numbers, and e-mail address (if possible) for 3 references, and a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for this position to: Gwen Brewer, Maryland DNR-Natural Heritage Program, 580 Taylor Ave., E-1, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: 410260-8558. Fax: 410-260-8596. E-mail: gbrewer@dnr.state. md.us. Close Date: Until Filled. Research Position - Turnstone is currently seeking botanists to conduct vegetation association/mapping and rare plant surveys in Washington State. Work will be conducted in both the western and eastern halves of Washington State during the 2006 field season (potentially April-November). The project will require travel throughout the state of Washington during the 2006 field season. This is a Full-time temporary seasonal position. Applicants must have a B.S. degree in Botany or Plant Ecology and a minimum of two seasons of fieldwork. Experience using dichotomous keys is required. Experience delineating and mapping vegetation communities is desired but not necessarily required depending on experience. Knowledge of native and invasive plants of Washington and Oregon is preferred. A valid U.S. drivers license is required for these positions. Salary: $2500$3000 (DOE) + perdiem and vehicle allowance. Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references (with email contact information) to: Katherine Arhangelsky, Principal Botanist, Turnstone Environmental Consultants, at humanresources@turnstoneenvironmental.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Grassland Ecology Research Assistants - The California Grasslands are a heavily invaded ecosystem and the Borer-Seabloom Lab (Oregon State University) wants to know why and what that means. Research assistants will participate in a long term study exploring the effects of natural and anthropogenic disturbance on California Grasslands as well as the insect and disease communities therein. Responsibilities of successful applicants include (but not limited to!): collection of vegetation and insect samples and sorting of plant and insect biomass. Position runs from April through the end of May. Experimental sites and living quarters are on UC Natural Reserves in the Santa Barbara, Carmel Valley and Davis area. We spend 2 weeks to a month at each location. Work hours are variable and may require working some weekends. Pay: $9-11/hr (based on experience) plus housing. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and 3 references with contact information to Burl Martin, martinbu@science.oregonstate. edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Research Intern - Research Interns (2) needed to assist with study of montane forest birds in high-elevation forests in the Santa Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona (10 miles north of Tucson). The objectives of this research are to estimate nesting success, measure habitat characteristics at nest sites, track population trends, and identify common nest predators of montane forest birds using time-lapse video cameras. Duties will include: 1) maintenance of video cameras at nests; 2) measuring habitat characteristics associated with nests; and 3) locating and monitoring nests. Applicants should be able to work independently and willing to work long hours in the field. Applicants must be good physical condition in order to carry 45-lb batteries (using a backpack) over rough terrain to reach video cameras. This is a great opportunity to work closely with some of southeastern Arizona’s unique breeding bird species (e.g., red-faced warbler and yellow-eyed junco) in a cool, forested environment. Field work will run from approximately 25 April to 20 August 2006 (start and end dates somewhat flexible). A $500/month stipend and transportation to/from field site provided. During the field season, Research Interns will camp at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory facility at the summit of the Santa Catalina Mountains and have access to bathroom, shower, and kitchen facilities. Send resume (with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references) by email (preferred) or by mail to: Moez Ali, Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 104 Biological Sciences East, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ 85721; email: moezali@email.arizona.edu. Close Date: April 1, 2006. Technicians (2-3) – Needed to work on projects in Western Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Biological Survey at the University of Oklahoma. Applicants with prior field experience will be given preference. Jobs involve capturing and banding birds, point-counting passerines by sight and sound, and behavioral observations of marked birds. Pay will depend on applicant’s qualifications ($1500 to $2000 per month); housing may be included. One position will begin on 15 Apr, others will begin in mid May. All positions will continue through 15 Aug. Send a cover letter, names and contact information for 3 professional references, and a resume to jkelly@ou.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Alaska Field Assistant – Individual needed for a project studying the breeding biology and feeding ecology of Black Guillemots and Horned Puffins responding to climate change in northern Alaska. The position requires both supervised and independent work on an island, 25 miles from Point Barrow. Primary duties include observing color-banded adults and daily monitoring of nest cavities, chick condition,

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and prey species identification. Applicants should be able to systematically collect and record data and be willing to work long hours in the field, six or seven days a week. A keen interest in bird behavior and breeding biology, ability to handle and band birds and a tolerance for cold are essential. Basic camping and outdoor skills required to enjoy the rustic arctic field conditions and high serotonin levels provided by 24 hours of daylight. A positive attitude, patience, and the ability to work with others in close quarters are the most important prerequisites. Opportunities for graduate study are available to qualified applicants. Position available 1 Jun through l Sep 2006 (starting and ending dates somewhat flexible). Stipend of $300-800US per month depending on experience. Travel from Seattle and room and board provided. Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume (with names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references) via email to Britt Harter, (EM: assistant@cooperisland.org) (please include ‘field assistant application’ in the subject line). Questions may be directed to George Divoky, (EM: divoky@cooperisland.org, PH: 206365- 6009). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistants (2) – Needed to participate in monitoring Piping Plover reproduction. You will be participating in monitoring piping plover breeding success, predation threats, prey availability, and adult behavior on a Long Island barrier beach. You will also interact with other biologists and beachgoers. Applicants should be good-natured, patient, in sturdy physical condition and enjoy being outside. This is a good opportunity to gain observation and data collection skills. Salary approximately $10/hr at 40hrs a week plus housing. Please send letter, C.V. and 3 refs to Julie Heath preferably by (microsoft word) email: biojah@hofstra.edu or Julie Heath, 228 Gittleson Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. Close Date: Until Filled. Songbird Surveyors - Early May through Aug 2006 (start date flexible), with potential for longer term employment. Hawks Aloft, Inc., a New Mexico non-profit organization, seeks an enthusiastic field assistant to conduct songbird transect surveys in the middle Rio Grande bosque (riparian woodland) of central New Mexico. This position might also include work on other ongoing research. Experience identifying western birds by sight and sound preferable, but training will be provided. Must be willing to use your own vehicle (reimbursement 40 cents/mile). Salary $1,700 per month plus $300 per month stipend. Applicant must acquire own housing in Albuquerque area. Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: Gail Garber, Executive Director, P.O. Box 10028, Albuquerque, NM 87184. E-mails encouraged: gail@hawksaloft.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Volunteers - The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Shorebird Monitoring Program is seeking experienced volunteers for its 2006 field season. The program monitors migratory shorebirds including red knot, ruddy turnstone and sanderling that stop over in the Delaware Bay each spring to feed on horseshoe crab eggs. Volunteers should have experience in one of the following: bird capture, handling and banding; wildlife surveys; or data collection and must be able to withstand long days in the field with heat and biting insects. For an in depth learning experience and contribution to the program, Volunteers are expected to contribute at least four consecutive days of service to shorebird research and monitoring activities during the field season from 1 May to 10 Jun. Food will be provided and limited housing may be available. One day of training on 9 or 29 Apr is required for all new volunteers. Please send a letter of interest describing your experience to: Delaware Shorebird Monitoring Program. Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife. 4876 Hay Point Landing Road. Smyrna, Delaware. 19477 (PH: 302-6532880) or by email to Annie Jacobs (EM: annie.jacobs@state. de.us), Volunteer Coordinator or Kevin Kalasz, (EM: Kevin. kalasz@state.de.us, Delaware Shorebird Monitoring Program Coordinator. Close Date: Until Filled. Crew Leader – Person to lead a breeding Piping Plover monitoring project. You will be responsible for overseeing a crew and monitoring piping plover breeding success, predation threats, prey availability, and adult behavior on a Long Island barrier beach. The leader will also coordinate monitoring activities with other land managers and beach-goers. Applicants should be able to communicate, cooperate well with other researchers on the project, have a good-natured and patient disposition, be in sturdy physical condition, and enjoy being outside. Previous experience working on hot beaches or with shorebirds would be nice. Salary approximately $12/hr at 40hrs a week plus housing. Please send letter, C.V. and 3 refs to Julie Heath preferably by (microsoft word) email: biojah@hofstra.edu or Julie Heath, 228 Gittleson Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549 by 5 Mar 2006. Close Date: Until Filled. Technicians (2) - Early May through Jul 2006 (start and end dates flexible). Hawks Aloft, a New Mexico nonprofit organization, seeks enthusiastic field assistants to conduct songbird point count surveys and assist with ongoing research. Habitats sampled include pinyon-juniper woodlands and riparian corridors. This research offers an excellent opportunity to visit a variety of scenic sites in New Mexico and to encounter diverse assemblages of

southwestern birds. These positions might also include presence-absence surveys for Southwestern Willow Flycatchers and Gray Vireo territory monitoring. Experience identifying birds by sight and sound preferable, but training will be provided. Travel, and possibly some camping, will be required. Must be willing to use your own car (reimbursement 40 cents/mile). Salary $1,700 per month plus $300 per month stipend. Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: Gail Garber, Executive Director, P.O. Box 10028, Albuquerque, NM 87184. E-mails encouraged: gail@hawksaloft.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Nest Searchers - Individuals needed to assist study of birds and predators in CRP fields. We will be hiring 6 nest searchers to locate and monitor nests, resight color banded birds, measure vegetation at nests, and enter data. Workers will also gain experience using GPS and miniature digital cameras for recording predators at nests. This work entails getting up early (430am) and lots of hiking (2-5mi/d) in tall grass, but is still lots of fun. Positions run 15 May- 30 Jul; pay rate $8-10/hr. Work dates are flexible (mid Apr. start possible), housing and daily transportation to work sites can be provided. We also will be hiring 2 predator technicians to set up nest cameras, maintain trail cameras, and monitor sand-tracking stations for animal tracks. Send CV with 3 references to Kevin Ellison, email preferred (EM: ksellison@wisc.edu), 218 Russell Labs, 1630 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians (3-5) - Needed for landbird research in major migratory stopover areas on the southwestern shores of Lake Erie in northern Ohio. Positions run from early Apr to early Jun 2005. Because project ends in early Jun, it may be linked with summer field positions elsewhere. Responsibilities will include intensive mistnetting, banding, color banding, radio-telemetry, using GPS units, vegetation/habitat sampling, and may also include blood collection from birds. A strong work ethic and the ability to handle cold morning temperatures, early morning hours and long field days is essential. Significant prior experience in identification, mist-netting, and ageing and sexing North American landbirds is required. A valid driver’s license is also required. B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field and experience with radio-telemetry and GPS units is preferred, but not required. Salary $1300-$1600 per month depending on experience and housing is provided. Northern Ohio offers exceptional birding opportunities during spring migration. Please send a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three (3) references via email (EM: buchanan.115@osu.edu) or snail mail to Ashley Buchanan, The Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall, Columbus, OH 43210-1085. Close Date: Until Filled. Volunteers – Individuals are needed for May for songbird banding at Delta Marsh Bird Observatory (DMBO). Located on a narrow forest ridge between the southern shore of Lake Manitoba and Delta Marsh, DMBO is a high volume banding operation with up to 3000 birds being banded in the spring and big bird days with 200 to 300 birds banded. You can expect high numbers and a good variety of warblers, flycatchers, vireos and thrushes. If you love birding, you will love Delta! The banding site is not physically demanding but you will need to be able to ride a bike for net checks. Volunteers will be provided with room and board at the Delta Marsh Field Station (University of Manitoba). The station has many comfortable amenities including full service dining room, email access, laundry facilities, a beach and lake and is located about 30 minutes from Portage la Prairie, a small city with a population of about 10,000 (see http://www. umanitoba.ca/delta_marsh). Please submit a letter of interest to hdenhaan@dmbo.org outlining your previous banding experience including, stations visited, number of birds banded and extracted, abilities to identify birds by sight and sound, plus two references. Close Date: Until Filled. Part-Time Assistants - One part-time paid and 1-2 volunteer field assistants are needed to help with California clapper rail surveys in Alameda and San Mateo Counties. The surveys are being conducted for the San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project (ISP) between 1 Feb and 15 Apr 2006. Additional field work may be available in the summer and fall, primarily involving vegetation studies. Assistants will accompany permitted biologists 2-5 days per week, including some weekends. Volunteers will be expected to commit at least one day per week. A typical day in early February will be either 5:30-9:30am (sunrise) or 3pm-8pm (sunset), starting earlier in the morning and later in the evening as the season progresses. Work days are highly dependent on tides and weather, so flexibility is required. Reliable transportation is also required. No experience is required; however there will be preference for individuals with some experience with bird identification and an interest in ecology and conservation. Pay range is from $9.00-$15.00 per hour, depending on experience. Please email your resume and a letter of interest with two references to hspautz@spartina.org. For more information about the Invasive Spartina project, go to http://www.spartina.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistant - The National Audubon Society’s Coastal Bird Conservation Program is seeking one field research assistant for a breeding biology study of Wilson’s Plovers in

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Biology & Ecology coastal Louisiana (Lafourche area). Work period will begin in mid Apr and run for approximately 12 weeks. Housing, a weekly stipend of $180-$200 and all necessary field vehicles will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and monitoring Wilson’s Plover nests and broods. Monitoring will be conducted on foot. Research assistant will usually work 6 days a week, weather permitting. Individuals must be comfortable riding in small boats in order to access study sites. Strong work ethic required. Individuals must be self-motivated, responsible, adventurous, in good physical condition, like working independently, enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, and be able to tolerate biting insects and hot summer temperatures on the Louisiana coast. Individuals will be required to keep organized field notes and complete various data forms. Research assistant will receive training in monitoring techniques, GPS use and digital photography. Plover/tern/shorebird and boat handling experience preferred, but not necessary. Must have own binoculars. Valid drivers license and own vehicle required for travel between work sites. Send 1) letter of interest 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to Margo Zdravkovic, (EM: mzdravkovic@audubon.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistant - Needed from 1 Apr through 30 Jun 2006 (dates flexible) for ongoing red-cockaded woodpecker population monitoring in central Florida (Kenansville). Duties will include nest searching, nest monitoring, climbing trees using Swedish sectional ladders, capturing and banding adults and nestlings, identifying birds by reading color bands, data entry, collecting GPS data, and maintaining natural and artificial cavities. Applicants must be willing to work long hours in hot and humid conditions. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience monitoring nests, banding birds, reading color bands, navigating in the backcountry using maps & gps, using ArcView & Access programs. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Pay rate: $360/week. Application: Deadline for applications is Monday, 27 Feb 2006; early applications are encouraged. Please send (via e-mail or regular mail) a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Robin Boughton, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10 St., Ocala, FL 34474. (EM: Robin.Boughton@myfwc.com, PH: 352-732-1225). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians - Needed from 25 Mar - 3 Jul for Brownheaded Cowbird trapping and control programs for the protection of endangered and threatened bird species in San Diego and Riverside Counties. Applicants must be reliable, have there own vehicle (preferably an SUV or truck), and have basic knowledge of song bird identification. The San Diego project averages 8 hours/day and consists of driving to various locations (some off road) to check and maintain cowbird traps. The Riverside County project is 2 hours/day and can be combined with some of the San Diego County work or performed as part-time work any time between 7am-5pm. Salary: $15.00/hr. Housing is available at the San Diego State University Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve ($8/day; no pets). Please submit a letter of interest describing qualifications, a resume, and your specific dates of availability. Mail/email applications to Jennifer Turnbull, TW Biological Services, 1401 Loma Drive, Ojai, CA 93023 (PH: 949-463-3497, EM: jlturnbull@adelphia.net). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians (2) - Needed 15 Mar-15 Aug (with flexibility on end date) for greater sage-grouse study in eastern Montana, USA, and Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada. Study will evaluate survival, habitat-use, and movement of sage-grouse in the Milk River Basin; part of the eastern sage-steppe/ short grass prairie ecosystem. Duties include capturing and monitoring radio-marked females, conducting lek counts, collecting vegetation data, spotlighting, monitoring nests, and data entry. Preference given to applicants with experience in telemetry, and operating 4WD trucks and ATVs on lowmaintenance roads. Applicants must enjoy working in remote areas with a diverse group of people (Bureau of Land Management, private landowners, Border Patrol, Parks Canada). Conditions include extreme temperatures and other adverse conditions. Work schedule extremely dynamic and demanding, including late nights and early mornings. A strong work ethic, good physical condi tion, and sense of humor are a must. Salary is $1,500 per month plus free housing. Top applicants will be interviewed and hired prior to the final deadline, so early applications are strongly encouraged . Email cover letter and resume with 3 references as a MS Word attachment to jason. tack@umontana.edu. Email or call in questions to Jason Tack, MS Student, Wildlife Biology Program, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 59812; (PH: 406-544-8023). Close Date: Until Filled. Avian Ecologist – Individual needed to study factors contributing to population declines of montane spruce-fir bird communities. The position will begin approximately early Jun and last for 2-3 months. Field work will include point counts, mist netting, and nest finding in rugged terrain close to tree line in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire. Priority will be given to motivated applicants

who will appreciate their surroundings, will gladly embark on bushwhacking adventures through punishing krumholtz, and will feel comfortable independently navigating in remote landscapes. Experience with high altitude bird communities of New England, point counts, long field days, mist netting, banding, black flies, and nest finding is strongly desired. Housing will be provided in a cozy cabin in the Bartlett Experimental Forest in Bartlett, NH, however extended stays in the backcountry are likely. A stipend of $1300-$1500/ week will be provided. Please EMAIL cover letter, resume, personal contact information, and contact information for three references to Bill Deluca, (EM: delucaw@si.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Bander-in-Charge – Individuals needed for songbird migration monitoring station. The Delta Marsh Bird Observatory (DMBO) is looking for an experienced Banderin-Charge to band songbirds from late Apr to 30 Sep. Located on a narrow ridge of forest between the southern shore of Lake Manitoba and Delta Marsh, (Manitoba, Canada) DMBO is a high volume migration monitoring station. DMBO operates daily during spring migration between 1 May and 6 Jun, and in the fall between 8 Jul and 30 Sep. In ‘high’ years, DMBO has processed 3000+ birds in the spring and over 6000 in the fall. During migration peaks, big bird days with 200 to 300 birds are not uncommon. Prospective applicants MUST have, or be eligible for a banding permit, know how to age and sex birds using the Pyle Guide, have previous experience at a banding station, be able to run a banding station without supervision, help train volunteers, have superior banding skills, be familiar with the Band Manager Program, have the ability to remove birds from nets quickly and process large volumes of passerines, be able to identify birds by song, be familiar with the birds of the region, be well organized, have an exceptional work ethic and work well with others. The successful candidate will be responsible for making sure the daily data entry and paperwork are completed and also supervise other banders. The banding site is not physically demanding. Salary is $1,750-$2,000 Cdn/month (depending on experience), plus your room and board (=$450/mth) at the Delta Marsh Field Station (University of Manitoba). The station has many comfortable amenities including full service dining room, email access, laundry facilities, a beach and lake and is located about 30 minutes from Portage la Prairie, a small city with a population of about 10,000 (see URL: http://www. umanitoba.ca/delta_marsh). Other than a few mosquito bites, you will not suffer at Delta - if you love birding, you will love Delta. Applicants must respond to hdenhaan@dmbo. org. Close Date: Until Filled. Biological Technicians (2) - Needed to assist in a study of lesser scaup breeding ecology at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, southwest Montana. Duration 20 May - 1 Aug, extension beyond 1 Aug possible. Work involves locating and monitoring lesser scaup nests and banding day-old ducklings. Other duties may include locating and monitoring white-faced ibis nests, capture and marking of white-faced ibis (tibia bands) and lesser scaup females (nasal markers), and submerged aquatic vegetation and water quality monitoring. Applicants must be physically capable of hiking through miles of knee-deep muck while wearing waders and dodging hordes of mosquitoes. Nest searching experience required. Banding, boating, and wetland vegetation identification experience a plus. Salary will range between $1600 and $2000/month, depending on experience. Refuge housing provided (bunkhouse) for ~$90/month. The Refuge is 90 miles from the nearest grocery store, hospital, etc. Applicants will need to send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Jeff Warren, Red Rock Lakes NWR, 27820 Southside Centennial Rd., Lima, MT, 59739 (EM: jeffrey_warren@fws. gov, PH; 406-276-3536). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Biologists (up to 7) - Needed, 1 Mar through Jul, to assist with the fourth year of the avian monitoring component of the Leon River Restoration Project (LRRP). Our goal is to contribute to wildlife conservation through public-private partnerships. This project focuses on monitoring songbirds, including the federally endangered black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, and their response to habitat management. Work will be conducted almost exclusively on private lands where the primary land use is cattle grazing and management for wildlife. Seasonal field biologists will be expected to work 5 to 6 days per week, averaging 40 hours per week. Duties include: conducting point count surveys for all avian species, nest searching, vegetation sampling, data entry. Requirements: experience in wildlife biology or closely related field; ability to accurately collect and process field data with strong attention to detail; begin work very early in the morning 0500; maintain a positive attitude in adverse environmental conditions such as fire ants, chiggers, rattlesnakes, normal daily temperatures of over 90°F, intense sun, navigating through thick and thorny brush; ability to operate 4X4 trucks and ATV; patience and focus needed to quietly observe and follow nesting birds for hours at a time; good eyesight and hearing ability; must be comfortable working on private ranches and interacting with landowners; must supply your own binoculars. Preference will be given to applicants with experience identifying birds by sight and sound, experience nest searching, familiarity identifying plants, experience navigating using handheld

GPS unit, use of Microsoft Access, Excel, ArcView, B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or closely related field. Pay is $10/ hour. Housing is provided in Gatesville, TX. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are identified. Please write “LRRP Application” in the subject line of your email and include your last name in the file attachment. Submit cover letter, resume (including GPA), and contacts for 3 references (preferably email address) to: Andrew Campomizzi, (EM: acampomizzi@neo.tamu.edu). If you can not submit an application by email, please mail it to: Research Assistant, 215 Old Heep Building, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2258. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians (4) - Needed to conduct bird point counts in riparian areas along the Yellowstone River in central and eastern Montana from 10 May - 1 Aug. Technicians will have the opportunity to spend the summer in one of the more unpopulated areas of the country, conducting surveys within expansive cottonwood forests along 450+ miles of this free-flowing, undammed river. This study will be an assessment of the relationships between bird communities and various characteristics of riparian habitats and surrounding landscapes. Field work will include conducting point count surveys, sampling vegetation, and computer data entry. Shared housing will likely be provided; if housing is not provided, camping will be available near field sites. Field conditions are generally pleasant, but ticks and mosquitoes can be abundant, and weather will include cold mornings, and potentially hot and humid afternoons. Surveys will begin very early in the morning and long work days may be required. Applicants should be comfortable working independently and have good interpersonal skills for interacting with private landowners (including farmers and ranchers). The ability to identify western birds by sight and sound is desirable. Applicants with a degree, or working towards a degree, in a natural resource related field are preferred. Salary will be $1350 per month. Send a resume and cover letter along with the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Danielle Jones via e-mail (preferred) (EM: dgryskiewicz@montana.edu), or mailed to Ecology Department, 310 Lewis Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistants (3) - Needed to work on several projects focusing on the responses of forest birds to timber harvesting. The positions are located on or near the Monongahela National Forest in north-central West Virginia. One field assistant is needed for a study concerning the nesting ecology of Cerulean Warblers. Primary responsibilities will include spot-mapping (focusing on a suite of forest songbirds) and nest searching. Preferred start date for this position is 7 May 2006 or earlier. Additionally, one point counter is needed for a study of forest breeding bird responses to even-aged treatments (starting Jun 1), and one assistant will help primarily with mist-netting, vegetation, and invertebrate sampling (starting by mid-Jun). Start dates have some flexibility, and all positions will end by mid-Aug. This is an excellent opportunity to improve proficiency in many sampling techniques. All assistants will have the opportunity to work on other projects, and additional duties will include raptor counts and GIS work. Initially assistants may be required to work 6 days/wk. Successful applicants will have experience identifying Eastern songbirds by sight and sound and with any of the following tasks: conducting point counts, spot-mapping, nest searching, and handling birds. Some mist-netting experience preferred. Ideal candidates should have coursework in wildlife ecology or ornithology and experience with 4WD vehicles. Applicants must be physically able to work in steep terrain and have a valid driver’s license + clean driving record. Comfortable housing (no pets) and a stipend of $1200-1300/mo (DOE) will be provided in addition to first aid/CPR training. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: Molly McDermott, (EM:mmcdermo@mix.wvu.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Surveyors (6) and Nest Monitors (4) - Needed for endangered southwestern willow flycatcher (SWFL) studies along the Lower Colorado and Virgin Rivers from above Lake Mead south to Mexico. Surveyors: Field duties will primarily involve conducting standardized early morning broadcast surveys. Vegetation and microclimate sampling also required. Positions run from mid-May to early Aug 2006. Two surveyors needed for Grand Canyon; extensive camping and previous boating experience required for this location. Nest Monitors: Field duties will include conducting standardized early morning broadcast surveys, nest searching, nest monitoring, resighting color-banded birds, brown-headed cowbird trapping, and vegetation and microclimate sampling. Positions run from early May to mid-Aug 2006. All positions: Computer data entry is required. Housing and vehicles provided; occasional camping required in some locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work related use of personal vehicles. Applicants must be able to work closely with other biologists, have full hearing and color vision, have current eligibility to work in the U.S., and possess a valid driver’s license. Positions require stooping/crawling through dense vegetation and tolerance of hot temperatures, high humidity, and biting insects. Qualified applicants will have at least one field season of avian research. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in the identification of southwestern U.S. riparian birds and experience using

motorboats and ATVs. Compensation: $13-$14/hr with a rotating schedule of 10 days on (80 hours) and 4 days off. $30 daily per-diem when away from assigned duty station. To apply, submit resume, cover letter, college transcripts, and contacts for 3 professional references to Mary Anne McLeod, (EM: mmcleod@swca.com), SWCA Environmental Consultants, 114 N. San Francisco Street, Suite 100, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; (PH: 928-774-5500 x209; 1-800-2244234 x209; FAX: 928-779-2709). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Research Assistant - Needed from approx. 15 May to approx. 31 Jul to help census Rusty Blackbirds in northwestern Maine. The Rusty Blackbird is among the fastest declining birds in North America (90% population decline in the last 35 years), yet surprisingly few field studies have been done to examine what may be driving declines throughout the bird’s breeding range. The project is a collaboration project between Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), and the University of Maine. Objectives of the study are to assess the species’ status in Maine, determine if this species warrants protection under the Maine Endangered Species Act, and determine what role, if any, changes in wetland habitat characteristics are contributing the prolonged decline of the species. Applicants must hold (or be working towards) a bachelors degree in biology, wildlife ecology or a related field, have a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for field work and camping, and tolerance for long hours, biting insects and unpredictable weather conditions. The ideal applicant will be able to identify northeastern forest and wetland birds by sight and sound, have a clean driving record, experience paddling a canoe, a sense of humor, and be a summer work-study student. If desired, the position may be treated as a summer internship and college credit will be arranged. Stipend is $1000 with housing provided if necessary. The assistant will be encouraged to pursue his/her own mini-research project over the course of the field season. Maine is an incredible place to spend the summer and there will undoubtedly be many opportunities for hiking, fishing, swimming, and/or climbing. Please send a brief letter, resume, and references to Luke_Powell@umit.maine.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technician - Needed for a study of Eastern bluebirds at Auburn University in east-central Alabama. The goals of this study include: testing models of mate selection, aggression/ parental care tradeoffs, and epidemiology. Duties will include banding adults and juveniles, taking behavioral observations, and collecting blood samples. Experience mistnetting and banding birds is preferred. Additional training will include taking reflectance spectrometery measurements of plumage and egg coloration and using field-based immunocompetence tests. The successful applicant needs to be independent and self-motivated enough to ensure high data quality even during the absence of a supervisor. At the same time, (s)he needs to be able to cooperate well with other researchers, has to be able to work long hours in hot and humid environments, and has to be willing to use a personal vehicle for field work (mileage will be reimbursed). Field-work will last from 1 Apr to 1 Aug 2006 and payment will be $1200/month. Please send a letter of interest and a resume, including the names and e-mail addresses of three references to: Mark Liu, Department of Biological Sciences, 331 Funchess Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849 or (preferred) by e-mail (EM: liumark@auburn.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Biologist - Amigos de las Aves, Costa Rica.2006Amigos de las Aves is a non profit organization running a reintroduction program in Costa Rica with the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) and the Great Green Macaw (Ara ambigua). We have two release sites in Costa Rica and are currently starting work on our third. We have a comprehensive study including nesting, behavioral, feeding regimes and integration into existing flock, and we would like to continue this, but we would also be open to enhancing the study with extra research if feasible, although we do not wish our birds electronically tagged. We are seeking a ‘field biologist’ to join our team. To work at all our release sites, based primarily at one, supervising all the sites and building up the new site. You may be working on your own or you may be supervising volunteers/interns/biologists. You will live on site and accommodation is provided at two sites, and a minimal amount at the third. There is a livable wage of $300 per month plus reasonable expenses and also local health insurance once committed. You will need to build up good relations at the release sites with the owners and the local community - especially as the locals tend to be very proud of their birds and provide vital information upon the birds whereabouts. Education within the community is also important. You will need to be willing to learn Spanish and preferably have some basic understanding of the language. You will also need to apply for the correct permits to study which can be done within the country. As we are a small but enthusiastic team, you will be expected to mix in well with all personnel, volunteers, government officials, site owners and the community. You will need to motivated, sensible, down to earth, trustworthy, loyal and enthusiastic. We are looking for someone who is passionate about birds, preferably had some sort of ‘hands on’ experience and knows how birds think and totally committed to ecology and conservation primarily and has at least an undergraduate degree in a related subject. The position is available mid Mar. Please

Biology & Ecology apply sending a current cv with two references to Marti Everett, Amigos de las Aves (EM: richmar@racsa.co.cr, URL: http://www.hatchedtoflyfree.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Owl Biologist (1) and Intern (1) - Needed for Point Reyes Bird Observatory Northern Spotted Owl study in Marin County California. 1 Mar - Jul 2006. Project includes night occupancy surveys as well as day visits to locate and monitor nests. Qualifications include being able to follow a detailed protocol, enter data, work well independently and with others, and spend long hours in the woods in a beautiful area. Some prior Spotted Owl experience necessary for the biologist position. Vehicle and working binoculars are required. Biologist position pays $2000-2500/mo., intern position pays $600-1000/mo. Both positions come with shared housing. To apply: email a letter of interest describing previous field experience and dates of availability, resume, and contacts for 2 references to Katie Fehring, (EM: kfehring@prbo.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Assistant – Individuals needed mid-Apr 2006 through mid-Aug 2006 (one 6-month assistant position available pending funding). Research examines ecology of the cavity-using community in intact and harvested aspendominated mixedwood boreal forest landscapes (URL: http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/faculty/susan_hannon/index. php?Page=2780). Field sites are near Lac La Biche, Alberta and Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Responsibilities include surveys for avian cavity nesters, monitoring cavities for reuse by secondary nesters, forest habitat sampling, data entry and proofing, and maintaining field equipment. Applicants should have some experience identifying birds by sight and sound, a valid driver’s license, and be in good physical condition. These positions involve very early mornings and long days, bushwacking in remote areas, operating ATVs over rough terrain, working alone (but in radio contact) in black bear country, and battling mosquito and black fly season. Monthly stipend is ~$1,700-$2,300 (CDN) depending on experience and position, plus daily food stipend (~$10/day). Housing is provided; some camping necessary. Email application materials as a single word document to: hcooke@ualberta. ca. Or, mail cover letter, resume and reference information to: Hilary Cooke, CW405 Biological Sciences Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E9. Positions filled as suitable applications received. Close Date: Until Filled Field Assistants (2) - Needed between about 20 Jul and 12 Sep 2006 for a seabird monitoring project at the Barren Islands, Alaska. We will collect information on breeding success and population size of common murres, blacklegged kittiwakes, tufted puffins, and fork-tailed stormpetrels; on diets of murre and puffin chicks; and on growth rates of storm-petrel and puffin chicks. Much of the work will be conducted by observing nesting birds with binoculars; we will also weigh and measure chicks. The crew of four will live at a field camp on the island and commute to study areas in a small boat and by hiking. Some basic rock climbing and rappelling are necessary (training provided). This position offers excellent opportunities for viewing seabirds and other wildlife, but conditions are often windy, cool, and damp. Applicants should be in excellent physical condition, able to make careful observations over long periods of time, and able to work and live happily in this environment. We provide airfare (within the U.S.), food, lodging, and required equipment. Please send a cover letter and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to Arthur Kettle, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, 95 Sterling Hwy. #1, Homer, Alaska 99603; EM: Arthur_Kettle@fws.gov; PH: 907 226-4614; FX: 907 235-7783). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistant - Needed Mid-May thru Mid-Jul to assist graduate student in study on aggressive and parental behavior in the polymorphic White-throated Sparrow in Northeastern Vermont. Activities will include mist-netting, banding, blood sampling, nest-finding and monitoring. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and contribute to an evolving research project while working in a beautiful, rural area. Enthusiasm, good physical condition, and ability to tolerate early mornings and insects are required. Experience nest finding is strongly preferred and previous mist-netting experience would be helpful. Stipend is $1,000/month, room and board provided. Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter, resumes and contact info for 3 references to Meredith Swett, (EM: mswett@mail.utexas.edu). Please feel free to e-mail me with questions about the position if you have them. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians (5) - Needed to conduct bird surveys in Western Montana from 8 May - 14 Jul 2006 (10 weeks). Duties: conduct point counts and playback surveys for Blackbacked and Three-toed Woodpeckers (70% of time), search for cavity nests (20% of time), collect basic vegetation and fire severity data at each point count station and detailed vegetation data at all nest trees (10% of time). All fieldwork will be conducted on off-road transects and grids in burned forests with rugged, mountainous terrain. Technicians will work in 2-person teams and will be assigned to one of three geographic areas for the duration of the season: Glacier National Park (west side), Kalispell area, or Missoula area. Expect to car-camp for much of the field season, though

there is potential for several 3-4 day backpacking trips to remote field sites (particularly in GNP). Applicants must be able to identify western songbirds by sight, song, and/or call, keep careful records, work under minimal supervision, and navigate off-trail using a map, compass, and GPS unit. Expect long hours, rugged hiking conditions, inclement weather, and spectacular country. Salary is $2000/month. Housing and a field vehicle will be provided if needed. Early application (before 1 Mar) is advised as positions will be filled as soon as qualified individuals are found. Previous bird experience is required - please provide a cover letter and resume that include descriptions of past field jobs or volunteer experience, particularly those that demonstrate experience with point counts, nest searching, and knowledge of western bird songs and calls. For more information, please see our website (URL: http://avianscience.dbs.umt. edu/research_avianfire.htm). To apply send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Kristina Smucker, preferably via email (EM: kristina.smucker@mso. umt.edu), Avian Science Center, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. Close Date: Until Filled. Avian Field Biologists (2) - Needed for a project to assess the value of private lands easement, restoration, and incentive programs to migratory and resident land and waterbirds in the Central Valley of California. Experience conducting point counts is preferred (ability to identify western birds by sight and song is acceptable) and experience estimating large flock size of shorebirds desirable. Strong identification skills for all bird species desirable. Applicants must be at least in moderate physical condition, as long hours in field will be required and some hiking may be involved to access sites. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is necessary. Applicants should have good communication skills and good attitudes toward working closely with the duck hunting community and other private land owners. Other responsibilities include data entry and summary, regular communications with off-site project leader, and assistance with final report preparation. Potential to be involved with data analysis and future publications. One position is based in the Sacramento Valley near Chico and the other is based in the San Joaquin Valley near Modesto. Pay is $2200-2600/month DOE. Housing is provided. These are 4 month positions (1 Apr-Jul) with the possibility of extension. Weather varies seasonally, but applicants should be aware that the southern Central Valley is hot and dry during summer months. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and name of three references (please include email addresses if possible) to: Catherine Hicky and Kim Kreitinger, PRBO Conservation Science, 4990 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, or email them as MS Word documents (EM: chickey@prbo.org and kkreitinger@prbo.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Red Knot/Shorebird Research Assistants (4) - 15 April15 June, 2006. Assist in a study of habitat use and foraging behavior of red knots in the Delaware Bay. Interact with federal, state, and university biologists in both NJ and DE. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Ecology, Wildlife, Environmental Science or related field. Ability to identify shorebirds, work long hours under difficult conditions, work alone, participate in boat monitoring of birds, hike long distances on beaches and through marshes, identify small colored leg bands, collect and computerize data, and participate in sorting and identification of invertebrate prey. Experience with radio-telemetry, shorebird capture and tagging, identifying shorebirds, operating medium-sized watercraft (24-ft Privateer), and conducting field studies is preferred. Valid driver’s license required. $400/week + housing. Send vita including academic background, transcripts, and names and contact information of 3 references to: Sarah Karpanty, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 240610321 (EM: karpanty@vt.edu). (Prefer application as e-mail attachment). Start and end dates of position are partially negotiable. Close Date: Until Filled. Regional Biologist - This position will be based in the Richmond, VA area but will report to the Great Lakes/Atlantic Region - Mid-Atlantic Field Office in Annapolis, Maryland. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated conservation team dedicated toward accomplishing DU’s mission. This position will report to the Manager of Conservation Programs and will be responsible for the development, administration, and delivery of conservation programs in Virginia and West Virginia, with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Responsibilities will include coordination, implementation, and administration of DU’s Conservation Programs on public and private lands in VA and WV including coastal and inland wetland restoration and land protection activities. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of program operations including preliminary reconnaissance of potential projects, preparation of agreements/management plans, consultations with private landowners and other partners. The successful applicant will also work with DU volunteers and fund-raising staff, and disseminate information on DU conservation programs to private individuals, and state and federal agencies. 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required. Knowledge of regional conservation issues including land protection is important. Experience in managing multi-agency conservation programs is critical. Minimum B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or related science with emphasis on waterfowl and wetland ecology; M.S. preferred. Previous field experience with waterfowl and wetland ecology/management will be an important consideration. Applicant must have demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. A close working relationship with local, state and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners will be an important aspect of the job. The ability to communicate with private landowners, and state and federal resource managers will be critical. The ability to prepare reports, funding proposals, and project budgets is necessary. Applicants should send a letter addressing qualifications and a complete resume including a list of three references to: Grace E. Bottitta, Manager of Conservation Programs, Mid Atlantic Field Office, 34 Defense Street, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: (410) 224-6620, gbottitta@ducks.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Waterfowl Ecology/Modeler - Post-doctoral research position with the Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University to work closely with USGS and USFWS Division of Migratory Bird Management. Minimum: Ph.D. in statistics, applied mathematics, natural resource management, ecology, or related field. Skill in capturerecapture analysis or modeling, and skill in communicating scientific results to natural resource management agencies. To apply: Submit letter of application, resume, copy of transcripts, and reference letters. Send to: Dr. Paul Doherty; Dept. Fishery and Wildlife Biology; Colorado State University; 1474 Campus Delivery; Fort Collins, CO 805231474. Close Date: Until Filled. Internship - The Denver Botanic Gardens and the United States Botanic Gardens are pleased to announce the second annual International Applied Plant Conservation internship. In this highly competitive internship, participants will interact with leaders in the field of applied plant conservation while attending the two-week intensive seminar in plant conservation techniques and program development at Denver Botanic Gardens, followed by a seven-week internship with an independent research project component. Participants will work with Denver Botanic Gardens conservation and research staff to gain extensive hands-on experience in plant conservation research and application. Potential foci include rare plant monitoring, noxious week control, ex-situ plant conservation, and habitat restoration methods. Application materials and more information or contact Carol Winther, Program Coordinator (303-370-8087, WintherC@botanicgardens.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Arctic Researcher - The University of Alaska is sponsoring 10, 3-year postdoctoral scientist positions associated with research themes of the International Polar Year (IPY). These positions can be located at any of the three UA campuses, Anchorage, Fairbanks or Juneau. More information. Prospective candidates may wish to contact Jeff Welker at University of Alaska Anchorage (afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu) Environment and Natural Resources Institute, Brian Barnes (ffbmb@uaf.edu) Institute of Arctic Biology, or Brenden Kelly (brenden.kelly@uas.alaska.edu) School of Arts and Sciences. Close Date: April 1, 2006. Technician - Full-time 15-month research technician position to assist with greenhouse, lab, and field experiments studying plant-herbivore interactions in agricultural systems. The technician will assist with two primary projects: (1) characterizing density effects in plant-herbivore interactions for use in plant population models and (2) testing the effects of induced resistance on spatial patterns of herbivore damage. Position to begin mid-June 2006 (start date flexible). Salary $20-22K, commensurate with experience, and including full benefits. Contact Stacey Halpern (shalpern@pacificu.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Biologist - Nebraska Prairie Partners is a cooperative project of the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Through this project, both entities achieve their common goal of conserving native grassland wildlife and their habitats by gathering biological information and encouraging private landowner involvement in habitat stewardship in western Nebraska. We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the Nebraska Prairie Partners Biologist position. This position will be based out of an office in Alliance in the scenic Nebraska panhandle, and where habitats include shortgrass, mixed-grass, and Sandhills prairie and ponderosa pine. Duties include special species surveys (Burrowing Owl, Mountain Plover, and Ferruginous Hawk), project budgeting, quarterly and annual reports, fund raising, and all-bird monitoring on habitat enhancement projects. Outreach to private landowners and the general public is also required including one-on-one visits, workshops, and presentations. Writing responsibilities include scientific publications and popular articles. Position is currently funded through December 2007, with extension likely upon procurement of additional funds. Starting salary commensurate with experience: $28,000-$32,000, plus benefits including health insurance. Qualifications: minimum B.S. with field experience, M.S. preferred; field experience,

preferably with grassland systems; excellent writing and communication skills; ability to work independently in rural and small town settings; ability to function as part of team and foster collaboration; strong interest in grassland bird conservation; experience working with private landowners; experience with GIS, statistical analyses (prefer experience with modeling), and database management. Application review and interviews begin mid-February- start date in March preferred. Please send cover letter and resume with 3 references to Tammy Vercautern, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 230 Cherry Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (EM: tammy.vercauteren@rmbo.org). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians (2) – Needed to assist in the study of neotropical landbird migrants on the Lower Colorado River Corridor in SW Arizona, 20 Mar- 20 May 2006 (starting and ending dates flexible). Primary duties will involve assisting with mist-netting efforts and radio telemetry. Applicants must be in good physical condition, have enthusiasm for working long days, work and live harmoniously in close company with others, be meticulous in detail of data collection and recording, and maintain a good attitude under difficult field conditions. Work schedule is variable and includes work at night, in the early morning (5 am), and afternoon. MUST have experience with mist-netting and/or telemetry. Pay is between $10.00 and $14.00 per hour depending on qualifications (~$1440-$2016/mo). Housing and vehicle provided at field site. Please send cover letter, CV or resume, and address and phone number of 3 references to kristina. ecton@nau.edu (email preferred) or Kristina Ecton, Northern Arizona University, USGS Colorado Plateau Research Station, PO Box 5614, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 (PH: 928-5232029). Applications will be considered upon receipt. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Station Interns - Interns needed at PRBO’s Palomarin Field Station on the Marin County coast, north of San Francisco, California. We have been studying songbirds at the Palomarin Field Station since 1965, with special focus on the breeding ecology of Wrentits, Song Sparrows, and Whitecrowned Sparrows. Fieldwork includes primarily mist-netting and banding, with some combination of public outreach and education, banding nestlings, habitat assessment, and other surveys in coastal scrub and riparian habitats. All internships include data entry and proofing. Expect long hours in the field. Interns will become proficient in landbird monitoring techniques and learn about various aspects of avian ecology (e.g., hands-on and via scientific literature). Self-motivation, a positive attitude and the desire to spend long hours in the field and office are required. Participants must be able to work independently as well as with others, be able to handle living and working in a tight communal setting, and contribute willingly to the communal environment through participation in chores, meetings, and good communication. Exposure to poison oak is unavoidable. A functioning pair of binoculars is required. Some positions require the limited use of a personal vehicle for work (4WD not necessary); any use of personal vehicles will be reimbursed. Assistants are needed from early/mid Mar through Jul or early Aug. On-site housing within the Point Reyes National Seashore is provided. This is a voluntary training position that includes a stipend to offset living expenses while on the project ($700800 per month). Online applications preferred http://www. prbo.org/interns/; otherwise email/mail/fax a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research, specific dates of availability and whether or not you have a vehicle, a resume, and contact information for three references (please note if applying to other positions within PRBO) to Diana Humple, PRBO, 4990 Shoreline Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970 (FX: 415-868-9363; EM: dhumple@prbo. org). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians (1-2) - Needed to assist with study of Swainson’s Warblers, a species of critical conservation concern in the southeastern U.S. Research is focused on demography and habitat use of Swainson’s Warblers in the Big Woods area of Arkansas, primarily at White River National Wildlife Refuge. Technicians are needed from approximately 15 Apr to 1 Aug, and primary duties will include nest searching, mist netting, color banding, and radiotelemetry. Additional duties may include surveys and vegetation sampling. Preference will be given to applicants with prior nest-searching experience, and tolerance for working long hours under adverse field conditions is required. Salary will be $1200 - $1500 / month, depending on experience, and housing will be provided. Please send a brief letter of interest and resume along with names and contact information for three references to Thomas J. Benson, Department of Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University, P.O. Box 599, State University, AR 72467. Questions and applications can be sent by e-mail (preferred) to thomas.benson@astate.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians (2) - Needed for a New Jersey Audubon Society study on contaminants and breeding success in birds in the New Jersey Hackensack Meadowlands. The field technicians will execute and promote aspects of NJAS research mission that emphasize the study of avian populations using a variety of widely used field and analytical methods. Duties include but are not limited to: (1) conducting field research on bird breeding success, (2) collecting tissue samples, (3) field data collection, data entry, and analysis,

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Biology & Ecology (4) assisting in sample preparation and facilitating laboratory analyses for contaminants as needed. Qualifications: Degree in ornithology, wildlife biology, zoology, or related field, 1-2 years of professional level experience including field work with birds, experience with marsh and wetland birds, background in conservation biology with an avian focus is preferred, ability to multi-task and problem solve, a motivated self-starter who is also a strong team player, GIS (e.g., ESRI) software products and GPS experience is a plus, willingness to travel and work weekends and nights as required; previous nest searching experience preferred. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to conduct field work in an urban wetland setting under various weather conditions, work well in teams, and be dedicated and enthusiastic. This requires a reliable vehicle and the ability to obtain a valid NJ Driver’s License. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to: Nellie Tsipoura, Ph. D., Director of Citizen Science, NJ Audubon, 11 Hardscrabble Road, PO Box 693, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 (EM: nellie.tsipoura@njaudubon.org). Salary: $ 1,200 -1,700 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. Close Date: Until Filled. Wildlife Technician – Individuals needed to assist with nocturnal radar and visual surveys during spring/fall 2006. Positions will extend from early Apr until mid-Oct, with additional field work available in summer, between radar study periods. Projects locations throughout the U.S. Duties will include conducting radar surveys of nocturnal migrants and visual surveys of birds and bats, using night vision equipment. Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, general skill in bird and/or bat identification, and good computer skills (data entry) required. Experience conducting nocturnal studies and technical skills (esp. electrical) a plus. Salary $12.50-$14.50/hour (plus food, lodging, and travel expenses), depending on qualifications and experience. Please send resume and 3 references to: abradford@abrinc.com, or by mail to: Amy Bradford, ABR, Inc. P.O. Box 249, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Feel free to contact Amy Bradford at the above e-mail with any questions. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians - Needed for Greater Sage-Grouse Research Project: Work will be in southern Alberta, Canada around the town of Manyberries. Positions run 6 months from Late Mar or early Apr into Sep 2006. We will be night-lighting and trapping Sage-Grouse, making detailed behavioral observations of leks, radio tracking using telemetry, and conducting a vector control program for mosquitoes. Candidates MUST be enthusiastic, demonstrate an interest in birds and field biology, be willing to work in hot conditions and for long hours, able to work late nights and early mornings, have a valid regular driver’s license , and be willing to live in a rural setting. Experience with previous field work, handling birds, using telemetry, and first-aid training is an asset but not necessary. Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Jen Carpenter, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E9 or email (EM: jec2@ualberta.ca) Close Date: Until Filled. Ornithologist - Camp Atterbury. Location - Camp Atterbury Edinburgh, Indiana. Wages - $15.00/hr. Duration - 10 Apr through 19 May. Job Description - Employee will conduct a breeding bird survey along permanently established plots. Using the established RTLA (formerly LCTA) methodology. A morning and evening census will be taken at each plot. This requires that the employee work a split shift - 4 hours at sunrise and 4 hours prior to sunset. Will use a map, compass, and gps to find plots. Qualifications - Must be able to identify birds found in Indiana by sight and song. Be able to work with minimal supervision. Willing to work some weekends, holidays, in adverse weather, and rough field conditions. Have a watch, valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle and ATV. Additional Information - One position available. Based on military demand, rooms may be available at $10.00 to $16.00 per night. Camping is available at $15.00/ night and includes shower facilities, high-speed internet access, laundry facilities, restrooms and a recreation area. Outdoor play area, horseshoe pits and a shelter house. Application - Send resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to: Todd Eubank, Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuvers Training Center, Bldg. 609, Edinburgh, IN 46124 (PH: 812-526-1229, FX: 812-526-1329). Close Date: Until Filled. Site Leader - ($1500-2000/mo DOE, housing provided) position available from mid-Apr to mid-Jul for study investigating the responses of avian and bat communities to landscape alteration, particularly coastal development, at various scales and intensities. Sites are Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA and Amelia Island, FL. Primary responsibilities include: conducting point-count surveys of birds and bats (70%); capture-surveys of bats employing mist-nets (20%); sampling habitat variables at points (10%); daily use of 4WD vehicles. Point-count experience and/or a knowledge of Southeastern birdsong preferred, but enthusiasm and interest definitely important plus a tolerance of heat, humidity, and biting insects. Send inquiries, a cover letter, a resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to Christopher Burney, Dept of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 110 Newins-Ziegler Hall,

Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 (PH: 352-846-0648, EM: anttanager@yahoo.com). Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistants (2) - ($500/mo, housing provided) positions available from mid-Apr to mid-Jul for study investigating the responses of avian and bat communities to landscape alteration, particularly coastal development, at various scales and intensities. Sites are Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA and Amelia Island, FL. Primary responsibilities include: conducting point-count surveys of birds and bats (70%); capture-surveys of bats employing mist-nets (20%); sampling habitat variables at points (10%); daily use of 4WD vehicles. No experience necessary, but enthusiasm and interest definitely important plus a tolerance of heat, humidity, and biting insects. Send inquiries, a cover letter, a resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to Christopher Burney, Dept of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 110 Newins-Ziegler Hall, Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 (PH: 352-846-0648, EM: anttanager@yahoo.com). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Associate - The Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences seeks a Post-doctoral Research Associate (Ecologist-Applied Mathematician) for the Sanak Islands Biocomplexity Project, beginning April 1, 2006. The position is a 12-month appointment and can continue for 2 years. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with significant training in both Ecology and Mathematics and interest in integrative and collaborative research. The Post-doctoral Associate will work with project scientists from fields of ecology, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, geomorphology, mathematics, and computational analysis to integrate data and analytical techniques from these disciplines; analyze diverse data sets (including geomorphic, climatic, and ecological) from contemporary, historic, and prehistoric/archaeological sources; and participate in field work (2 summers) at remote locations. The project addresses the roles of people in the ecosystem dynamics of the North Pacific over millennia of habitation. Extensive publication opportunities are available in all phases of the project. Starting salary is $41,500 per year, plus medical and other benefits. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research interests and goals by email attachment to huntnanc@isu.edu, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Nancy Huntly, Postdoctoral Research Associate Search, Department of Biological Sciences, Campus Box 8007, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209. Close Date: Until Filled. Ecologist - The Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Dynamics Laboratory at Purdue University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scientist. The field could be in (1) applying a range of skills in ecosystems sciences, remote-sensing and GIS techniques, programming, and mathematical skills to address large-scale questions of ecosystem and biogeochemical dynamics or (2) conducting researches on interactions of biogeochemical cycling and climate as well as atmospheric chemistry using models of global general circulation and biogeochemistry. For the first field, proficient mathematical and computational skills and demonstrated works in ecosystems sciences are essential. For the second field, doctoral degree in climate modeling, atmospheric sciences, or related field is required. The position requires either PhD in hand or dissertation submitted and approved for degree. The initial funding for the position is for two years with potentially renewable for the third year depending on funding resources. The position is immediately available. The post-doc scientist will have the opportunity to interact with highly diversified faculty members and scientists in Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Department of Agronomy as well as the Purdue Climate Change Research Center. Please send an application letter, CV, and names and email addresses of three references to, or contact for more information of the position, Dr. Qianlai Zhuang (qzhuang@purdue. edu), Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Department of Agronomy. Close Date: Until Filled. Animal Disease Modeler - The Center for Animal Disease Modeling and Surveillance (CADMS) at the University of California, Davis, has several postdoctoral research positions open to work on a computer simulation of disease spread. Salary between $40k and $60k, full benefits. Position renewable on an annual basis. Start date negotiable. Qualifications: Proficiency in biological simulation modeling and programming languages are essential. A solid analytical, conceptual and/or statistical background is required. Strong personal skills. Responsibilities: Continue development of a spatially-explicit, individually based, stochastic simulation model to study the spread of animal diseases. The major target system is modeling foot-and-mouth disease within and between livestock herds in the United States, but the model will also be ported to other countries and systems, e.g. toxoplasma in sea otters, pasteurella in bighorn sheep and avian flu in poultry and wildlife. Knowledge of disease dynamics or agricultural systems is *not* required; postdocs are encouraged to take the project in a direction that dovetails with their previous experience and expertise, and future goals. Must be willing to interact/collaborate with researchers in wildlife, veterinary medicine, agricultural, military and government fields. Positions are open until filled, application review will begin immediately. Interested applicants should

email/send: 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience, and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Tim Carpenter, Co-director, Center for Animal Disease Modeling and Surveillance, Attn: Marlene Mooshian (mmooshian@ucdavis. edu) VM:, CADMS Department of Medicine & Epidemiology School of, Veterinary Medicine University of California Davis, CA 95616. Close Date: Until Filled. Technician - We are hiring a full time research technician in the laboratories of Dr. Fred Gould and Dr. Astrid Groot at the Department of Entomology. The succesful candidate will be working in a laboratory of population and evolutionary genetics, focusing on interspecific and intraspecific variation in the sexual communication of two heliothine moth species (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae). The responsibilities include breeding lines from different regions, maintaining colonies, green house experiments, and possibly field work. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelors degree in biology or related field and some laboratory research experience. To apply, please send your resume and a list of three references including telephone number and email address to: Scott Bowdridge, scott_bowdridge@ncsu. edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Botany Technician - Instructional Support Technician III, $3,754 - $4,300/month. The Botany Technician, through management of greenhouses and the botany garden, primarily serves the teaching program, providing plants for lab classes in plant taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, ecology and communities, as well as the majors’ beginning classes in plant and cell biology. The Botany Technician maintains botany teaching labs, prep rooms, and garden; oversees work of student assistants and volunteers in the botany area. Work includes 24/7 responsibility for managing and maintaining all plant-growing facilities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Plant Biology or related discipline. A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in related discipline is preferred. Thorough knowledge of general botany concepts, including plants, plant taxonomy, phenology, and ecology, and procedures used in botany classes. Extensive and thorough knowledge of horticulture, including greenhouse management, plant growth and propagation. Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to troubleshoot problems and perform minor repairs and calibration on standard laboratory equipment. Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of state, federal, and university policies and procedures. Full announcement at http://www.sjsu.edu/hr (position 012300). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Assistant II - The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, in the School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant II/Associate I to assist with the development and analysis of landscape models of animal distribution and abundance on private and public lands in Alabama. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of GIS development and analysis, and will function as a member of a team of researchers primarily interested in bird conservation in the Southeast Gulf Coastal Plain and other portions of Alabama. This position is funded from external sources. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. Designation as a Research Assistant requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences or geography and a background in Natural Resources. Designation as a Research Associate requires a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the subject areas listed above. Desired qualifications include a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology or a related field and GIS experience. A demonstrated publication record and skills using ArcGIS and Matlab for management and analysis of spatial data is also desired. Refer to Requisition # 21477 and apply on-line. Close Date: Until Filled.

focus on how variation in soil resource heterogeneity affects plant species richness and in particular, how the foraging “behavior” of clonal plants may impact local diversity and community structure in grasslands. The position is for two years (potential for 3rd year renewal) and is based at the Kellogg Biological Station of Michigan State University in southwestern Michigan. Preference will be given to candidates who can begin this position Spring 2006. Interested applicants should e-mail a letter of application, CV, statement of research interests and contact information for three references to: Katherine L. Gross, Director, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 East Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060. grossk@kbs.msu.edu. This position is one of 5 postdoctoral positions that will be filled in broad areas of theoretical ecology and evolution at KBS this year. Close Date: Until Filled. Fish Population/Community Modeler - Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, San Francisco State University. Responsibilities: Will work collaboratively on a funded project to develo spatially-explicit, individualbased models of the threatened population of delta smelt, Hypomesus transpacificus, in the San Francisco Estuary. This is part of a larger modeling project with cooperating investigators from the Romberg Tiburon Center, Louisiana State University, Stanford University, and the Bodega Marine Laboratory, and interacting with csientists from state and federal agencies investigating declines in the delta smelt population. Additional elements of the larger project include particle-tracking models to investigate movement, and matrix models to investigate consequences of various mortality and growth scenarios. Postdoc will take the lead in all aspects of model development, testing, and use of the models in both theoretical and management analyses. Postdoc will be housed at the Romberg Tiburon Center and will be jointly advised by Dr. Wim Kimmerer (RTC) and Dr. Kenneth A. Rose (LSU). Postdoc will be expected to make presentations and to publish methods and results-oriented papers in the open literature. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Fisheries, Ecology or related field, and some experience with quantitative analyses and programming in FORTRAN, C, or a related language. Salary: $45k per year plus benefits, over a 2-year period. Preferred starting date would be June to September 2006. Contact: Dr. Wim Kimmerer (Kimmerer@sfsu.edu) for additional information; to apply send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references. Electronic applications preferred: please send materials as attachments to an email, each with your name and the type of document, and put “Modeling Postdoc” in the subject line. Close Date: Until Filled. Ecology Researcher - A postdoctoral research position is available immediately to study relationships between microbial community composition and ecosystem processes. Research will focus on the influence of above- and belowground plant litter biochemistry on the composition and function of soil microbial communities and the ecosystem processes they mediate. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in microbial ecology, soil microbiology, or closely related field. Expertise with molecular techniques to investigate microbial community composition and function is required; familiarity with field and laboratory methods for studying soil C and N cycling is desired. The initial appointment period will be for 1 year with the potential of renewal for an additional two years. Applicants should send a cover letter describing research experience and goals, a curriculum vitae, reprints, and the names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Donald R. Zak, University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources & Environment, 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1115. drzak@umich.edu. Close Date: Until Filled.

Researcher - Full-time, temporary (approximately mid May to mid November), paid, Project Assistants needed for research on the ecology of Lyme disease in New York’s Hudson River Valley. Research in the laboratory of Richard S. Ostfeld focuses on the relationships among mammalian and avian communities, ticks, bacteria, and Lyme disease risk. Duties include live-trapping small mammals, point-count estimates of songbird abundance, sampling abundance of ticks, and laboratory assays of tick infection with the Lyme-disease bacterium. Work is conducted in small teams within forested sites in Dutchess County, NY. Field research involves early morning and late afternoon hours and moderately strenuous activities. Prior ﬁeld experience with small mammals is highly desirable. On-site housing is available. Please submit via email a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to: Manager of Human Resources, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Job Ref# 06009, P.O. Box AB, Millbrook, NY 12545. E-mail: jobs@ecostudies.org (be sure to cite Job Number 06009). Close Date: Until Filled.

Masters Student Position - A Master’s student position is available May 2006 in the Ecosystem Science and Management Program. The research project involves investigating how spatial patterns of salvage harvesting affect Warren root collar weevil pressure in regenerating stands. In coming years, the province of British Columbia will have expansive areas of regeneration following the current mountain pine beetle outbreak (8.5 million ha). Warren root collar weevil (Hylobius warreni) concentrating in and migrating from residual stands is a growing threat to post-salvage regeneration. Suitable candidates will have a B.Sc. in forestry or biology or similar degree at a recognized, post-secondary institution. The ideal candidate will be a team player with experience in ﬁeld research settings and an interest in spatial ecology. The project will be supervised by Dr. Brian Aukema and Drs. Staffan Lindgren and Michael Gillingham. Support is available for two years minimum. Applicants will also have opportunities to obtain support and teaching experience through teaching assistantships available within the Ecosystem Science and Management Program. Aside from university resources, the student will receive research support from Canadian Forest Service staff. Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of interest, and names of 2 references to Brian Aukema (baukema@nrcan.gc.ca) as soon as possible. Close Date: Until Filled.

Plant Ecologist - We are seeking an individual with strong, quantitative skills and an interest in plant community ecology, to collaborate on analysis and modeling of interactions between clonal and non-clonal plants. The research will

Grassland Insect Ecologist - The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Pest Management Research Unit in Sidney, Montana is seeking a permanent, full-time, Research Ecologist or Research Entomologist (GS-12/13) to conduct

Forestry & Natural Resources fundamental and applied research on the ecology and management of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on rangeland. The incumbent will be part of a research team investigating grasshopper, locust, and Mormon cricket ecology, and developing ecologically-based management strategies. The overall objective of the research program is to understand grasshopper, locust, and Mormon cricket biology and ecological interactions, and develop ecologicallybased management strategies. Specific questions under investigation include how grasshopper ecological interactions influence plant community structure, Mormon cricket migratory band movement, ecological processes that generate grasshopper outbreaks, grasshopper responses to variation in both vegetation and climate, and grassland management practices that minimize or reduce grasshopper outbreaks. The research will support the development of ecologically-based management strategies that can prevent or reduce the severity of outbreaks through the manipulation of critical ecological interactions. The incumbent will be required to publish research results in peer reviewed scientific journals. U.S. citizenship and a Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Salary commensurate with experience ($62,291 - 96,292 per annum) plus benefits. For information on the research program and/or position contact Thomas Shanower at 406-433-9405 or via e-mail at tshanower@sidney.ars. usda.gov. Additional information about the position and application procedures are at USAJOBS (announcement # ARS-X6W-0122). Close Date: Until Filled. Research Assistantship - An M.S. graduate research assistantship in floodplain wetland ecology is available as part of a project to develop a hydrologic monitoring network and experimental design for the recently established Middle Mississippi River Wetlands Field Station (MMRWFS), a 1,400 acre floodplain site owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and managed by SIUC for research on wetland restoration and sustainable use of floodplains. We are seeking a highly motivated MS student with experience and interests in any aspect of floodplain wetland ecology. While overseeing the installation and development of a hydrologic monitoring network, the student will be expected to develop their own research project on the site under the guidance of faculty members from the departments of Plant Biology, Forestry, and Zoology (including Fisheries and Wildlife Units). The student will also be expected to coordinate activities on the site with regional agency personnel and landowners. The successful applicant will start in May or June 2006 and will choose a home department, advisor, and graduate committee based on their interests and the project they develop. Applicants should send a statement of interest and qualifications, resume, transcripts, GRE scores, and names of at least 3 professional references to at least one of the following contacts: Matt Whiles, Department of Zoology (mwhiles@zoology.siu.edu, 618-453-7639); Loretta Battaglia, Dept. of Plant Biology (lbattaglia@plant.siu.edu, 618-453-3216), Karl Williard, Department of Forestry (Williard@siu.edu, 618-453-7478). Close Date: Until Filled. Researcher - Develop ecosystem model of water quality dynamics in Clear Lake, Iowa, as part of Ph.D. program. Model scope will be broad, with special attention on the roles of common carp and zebra mussels. Research includes compilation and synthesis of available data, coordination and oversight of parallel field studies, and development of simulation model. Other duties include, but are not limited to interacting regularly with stakeholders, writing annual and final progress reports, and fulfilling requirements for Ph.D. degree. For more information contact Dr. Clay Pierce (cpierce@iastate.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Student Position - We are looking for a PhD student to start in Fall 2006, with an interest in quantitative silviculture/ecology. The focus of the assistantship is flexible within the framework of developing Bayesian Network models and methodology. These models will be designed predict the full set of ecosystem responses influenced by density management practices, including vegetation, and several small mammal and songbird species. Several long-term large scale management studies (e.g., Density Management Study; Young Stand Thinning and Diversity Study; and the Uneven-aged Management Project) and other related studies provide the database for estimating model parameters. Student should have a strong background in ecology and/or forestry and a strong interest in quantitative methods. Assistantship includes wages, health insurance, tuition, and other project related expenses. For more information, contact: Klaus J. Puettmann, tel 541 737 8974 or Klaus.puettmann@oregonstate.edu; Duncan Wilson, tel. 541 737 6215 or duncan.wilson@oregonstate.edu; Lisa Ganio, tel 541 737 6577 or lisa.ganio@oregonstate.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Technicians - Seeking several seasonal field technicians to assist with collection of pre-treatment vegetation, stream habitat, and amphibian data for a watershed restoration study being conducted at TNC’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve in southwestern Washington. Ellsworth Creek is a coastal forested watershed consisting of approximately 300 acres of old-growth forest surrounded by approximately 7000 acres of younger forest that was intensively managed for timber production prior

to Conservancy ownership. The Conservancy is now conducting extensive research to investigate scientifically sound methods of restoring late-successional characteristics and function in the younger forests. The following positions are available: Science Technician I - Plants (3 positions); Science Technician I - Amphibians (2 positions); Science Technician I - Streams (2 positions); and Science Technician I - Stream Crew Leader (1 position). We seek committed and enthusiastic individuals willing to work long hours in harsh conditions, including steep and heavily vegetated terrain and inclement weather. Although field work will be at Ellsworth Creek, crews will be based out of Astoria, Oregon (the closest major town and site of the Ellsworth Creek field office). Full job descriptions and application instructions can be found at: http://www.nature.org/careers/ (Browse careers for the ‘Science Technician I’ job titles listed above). Close Date: Until Filled. Marine Endangered Species Position - Observers will be conducting marine endangered species observations aboard dredges in various waterways along the east coast and Gulf of Mexico in the U.S. Observers work in 12-hour shifts and are responsible for maintaining a bridge watch while reporting any interaction with endangered species to the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Previous approval by the National Marine Fisheries Service as an observer is a plus. Knowledge of marine mammal and sea turtle identification is required. Job specific training will be provided. Requirements: BS in Marine Biology or related field (one year of specialized experience, performed at an acceptable level may substitute for educational experience). Extensive hands-on experience with sea turtles. Data collecting and recording biological sampling and protected marine species identification. Physically capable of lifting objects weighing 50lbs, climbing in an out of tight spaces and up and down ladders aboard ships. Able to work on ships at sea for approximately 3-4 weeks at a time. Be adapted for a life at sea (not susceptible to motion sickness, be able to live in confined work spaces, be able to tolerate stress and physically able to move around ships). Pay ranges from $165-250/sea-day and is dependent upon the experience/qualifications of the individual and location/type of the project. Please send electronic resume and cover letter detailing sea turtle experience and handson marine biological sampling to: Roxanne Torres, email: rtorres@remsainc.com. Phone: (757) 722-0637 ext. 25. Close Date: Until Filled. Researcher - We seek a postdoctoral researcher to work on a study of spatial population dynamics of rare animal species. The project focuses on quantifying, modeling, and restoring metapopulation dynamics of three rare animal species, the endangered St. Francis’ satyr butterfly, and two rare amphibians, the eastern tiger salamander and the Carolina gopher frog. The research will take place in the sandhills region of North Carolina. The desired start date is April 1 2006, but this date is flexible for exceptional candidates. Initial one-year appointment can be continued contingent upon strong performance and renewed grant support. The position offers competitive salary plus benefits. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation, should be sent by post or email to Dr. Nick Haddad, nick_haddad@ncsu.edu, Department of Zoology, Box 7617, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7617. Close Date: Until Filled. Animal Evolutionary Physiology/Physiological Ecologist - A postdoctoral position will be available beginning August of 2006, renewable through May 2009, to investigate the evolution of complex neuroendocrine pathways. Applicants should have a PhD prior to May 2006 and experience in one or more of these areas: physiological ecology, neuroendocrinology, behavior, evolutionary biology, physiology, or cell and molecular biology. The research focus is on the contribution of genetic variation and phenotypic plasticity to the evolution of the photoneuroendocrine pathway in mammals. This pathway integrates photoperiod and other environmental information to regulate reproductive, physiological and behavioral responses to seasons. The model system is a wild-derived laboratory colony of white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus). The successful candidate will conduct collaborative research, supervise undergraduate students in the research laboratory, and teach a one semester course in animal physiology during the spring. Starting salary is $35k plus benefits. Please send curriculum vita, a brief description of research interests/ experience, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Paul Heideman, Chair, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 8795, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795; e-mail: pdheid@wm.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Ecology of Infectious Disease Position - Postdoctoral Researcher sought to join a newly funded collaborative program examining the interactions between Lyme disease (LD) and Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in California. Principal Investigators on the project are Dr. Richard Ostfeld at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Drs. Cheryl Briggs (http://ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~cbriggs/) and Robert Lane (http://espm.berkeley.edu/directory/fac/lane_r.html) at UC Berkeley. The postdoc will be involved in one or both of two aspects of the project: (1) field and lab efforts to

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determine the impact of SOD on vertebrate (mammal and lizard) communities, and the impact of altered vertebrate communities on LD risk; and (2) analyses, syntheses, and modeling efforts concerning interactions between habitat change, vertebrate communities, ticks, and the causative agent of LD. The postdoc will be centered at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and will spend a portion of the year conducting ﬁeld/lab/modeling work in Berkeley. Ph.D. and excellent quantitative skills are required. Candidates should also be experienced in one or more of the following: (1) mammalian ecology, (2) medical entomology, or (3) GIS and spatial modeling. Desired start date in summer or autumn 2006, for likely 2-year term. Please send CV, representative publications, and three letters of recommendation by email to: Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld, c/o Human Resources, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Job #06010, Millbrook, NY, Rostfeld@ecostudies.org (with a cc: to jobs@ecostudies. org ). Close Date: April 1, 2006.

Landscape/Ecosystem Ecologist - Two postdoctoral positions are available at the Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem Sciences (LEES) Lab of the University of Toledo to study carbon, water and energy exchange at ecosystem and regional levels. Field sites include Ohio, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan, and Inner Mongolia in China. The positions require ability to synthesize existing data, aid regional and continental up-scaling efforts and identify priority areas for future research. The candidates must have a PhD, at least one degree in biological sciences, a thorough understanding of ecosystem processes (especially aboveground-belowground feedbacks), good quantitative skills and a strong publication record. Experience with eddy covariance, computer programming, modeling, database development or micrometeorology is desired. Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting research instruments would be an asset. Both positions involve some field-work and travel and occasional work under inclement weather. The appointments are for 3 years with progress evaluation after the first year. For Job # 2110, experience with statistical analysis of large datasets is required, preferably with SAS, S-Plus or R. Experience with leaf- or soil gas exchange is highly desirable, as is experience in coordinating field projects. For Job # 2115, experience with ERDAS and ArcInfo and ground-validating remotely sensed information is required. Experience with spatial statistics or spatial modeling is highly desirable. To apply, submit a cover letter (include job #), a CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: The University of Toledo, Human Resources Department, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; Fax (419) 530-1490; or email recruit@utoledo.edu. Use only one method of application. Close Date: Until Filled. Forest Crew Leader & Crew - We are hiring a seasonal forest crew leader and crew to collect forest monitoring data in Acadia National Park and national historic parks of the northeastern US. This is the first year of a long-term monitoring program documenting forest condition at 8 northeastern National Parks. One position is for a crew leader (about 15 weeks with compensation of $15 per hour). Two positions are for crew members (12 weeks, up to $10 per hour). All positions begin in mid- to late-May 2006. The crew leader and crew will be stationed at Acadia National Park in Maine for approximately the first 6 weeks of the season, and will travel to national historic parks elsewhere in the northeast for the rest of the summer. A travel allowance will be available. Additional tasks for the crew leader and crew may include data entry and QA/QC of data collected. For crew leader, experience collecting forest data and identifying northeastern flora is required. Previous experience leading a crew or supervising field technicians is desirable. For all positions, applicants should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of conditions and have some training or experience in forest ecology. Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for crew positions. If interested, please email a brief cover letter, a resume, contact information for three references and/or any questions about the positions to Geri Tierney, gtierney@esf.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Forest Ecologist - The purpose of this position is to provide and integrate ecological information into management of native forest communities and habitats for species in greatest conservation need. The position provides guidance and technical expertise on the distribution, ecology and current condition of native forest communities, application of ecological classification systems, and landscape ecology needed to achieve sustainable management of forests in the NE region of the state. Examples of strategic priorities that will guide the position are Minnesota’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS), Forest Certification,

and Subsection Forest Resource Management Planning (SFRMP). The initial duration of the position is 3 yrs with the possibility of extension. Qualifications: B.S. in plant ecology, forestry, landscape ecology, botany or related field, with an emphasis in forest ecology AND 2 years of advanced professional level experience (e.g., NR Specialist, Intermediate) in plant ecology and botany with an emphasis on forest ecology is required; OR Master’s degree in AND 18 months of advanced professional level experience (e.g., NR Specialist, Intermediate) in plant ecology and botany with an emphasis on forest ecology; OR Ph.D. Degree in plant ecology, forestry, landscape ecology, botany or related field, with an emphasis in forest ecology, AND 1 year of advanced professional level experience (e.g., NR Specialist, Intermediate) in plant ecology and botany, with an emphasis on forest ecology. For more information, contact: Bonita Eliason, Division of Ecological Services, Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25, St. Paul, MN 55155. Phone: 651-259-5090. Close Date: Until Filled. Seasonal Prescribed Burn Tech - The prescribed fire technician travels throughout a particular region of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion (western Minnesota, southern Manitoba, eastern North and South Dakota) as part of one of four crews responsible for preparation and implementation of prescribed fire at various nature preserves. Under the direction of a Prescribed Burn Leader, the Prescribed fire technician will assist with controlled burns. In addition, the fire technician will assist with preserve management tasks such as boundary posting, firebreak preparation, fencing, tree clearing, brush cutting, and equipment maintenance. This position requires irregular hours and travel on short notice, with working weekends a strong possibility. Housing facilities will be available and groceries will be provided during the work schedule. Transportation from The Nature Conservancy office to the various preserves will be provided by The Nature Conservancy. Occasional overnight camping and/or extended periods away from base office may be required. This is a seasonal position from April 3 - May 26, 2006. Qualifications: Excellent physical condition, including the ability to carry a 45 pound pack over 3 miles of level terrain in 45 minutes or less. Ability to work well with a wide variety of people in stressful conditions and to follow assignments closely. Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to perform hard physical work for extended and irregular periods, under adverse conditions and in all extremes of weather and darkness. Prescribed and/or wildland fire experience preferred, but not mandatory. Ability to safely operate an ATV and manual transmission vehicle preferred. General vehicle/equipment maintenance experience preferred. Technicians will be required to attend and pass TNC sponsored fire and equipment training during the first full week of employment. Training time is paid at normal salary rate. Sonia Winter at MN_DakSeasonal@tnc. org(Preferred). Close Date: Until Filled. Conservation Intern - The Virginia Coast Reserve, located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, has begun important forest and wetland restoration projects and is seeking assistance with the implementation of its measures of success. The Seasonal Conservation Intern will assist conservation scientists with habitat monitoring, data collection, and GIS mapping on projects relating to migratory bird habitat restoration and invasive plant control. Specific projects include: installing monitoring photo-plots, collecting GPS/ GIS data, creating GIS maps, building GIS records of invasive plant treatments and occurrences using TNC’s Weed Information Management System, and assisting with invasive species management. Participation in other TNC activities and with TNC’s partner agencies is possible. Applicants pursuing careers in conservation science, land stewardship, or habitat restoration would be well suited. Qualifications: Minimum requirements are a BS degree in biology, wildlife management or related field, or coursework in active pursuit of a degree in biology, wildlife management or related field. Good written and oral communication skills. Experience with MS Word and Excel. Experience with GPS and GIS preferred. Prefer applicants with knowledge of local natural history or conservation issues. Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required. Personal auto insurance applies. Ability to operate manual-shift vehicles also required. Good physical condition; comfortable working alone; willingness and ability to work in remote locations, sometimes during adverse conditions such as heat, humidity, extended exposure to sun and biting insects. $13.00 per hour, 35 hours/week, 10 weeks duration beginning approx. June 1. No benefits. Assistance with housing may be available. Send cover letter, resume, and list of three references (no telephone calls, please) to: Bev Watson bwatson@tnc.org, The Nature Conservancy, Virginia Coast Reserve, P.O. Box 158, Nassawadox, VA 23413. Close Date: Until Filled. Protected Area Management Position - As part of the “Building In-country Capacity for Conservation Leadership Education” component of the Amazon Conservation Leadership Initiative, the University of Florida will be hiring a post-doc to be based at the Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana. 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Environmental Science & Engineering and UNAP. For more info, contact: Robert Buschbacher, PhD, Program Coordinator, Working Forests in the Tropics Program, Amazon Conservation Leadership Initiative, University of Florida. Phone: (352) 846-2831. Email: rbusch@ufl.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Forest Crew Leader - We are hiring a seasonal forest crew leader and crew to collect forest monitoring data in Acadia National Park and national historic parks of the northeastern US. This is the first year of a long-term monitoring program documenting forest condition at 8 northeastern National Parks. One position is for a crew leader (about 15 weeks with compensation of $15 per hour). Two positions are for crew members (12 weeks, up to $10 per hour). All positions begin in mid- to late-May 2006. The crew leader and crew will be stationed at Acadia National Park in Maine for approximately the first 6 weeks of the season, and will travel to national historic parks elsewhere in the northeast for the rest of the summer. A travel allowance will be available. Additional tasks for the crew leader and crew may include data entry and QA/QC of data collected. For crew leader, experience collecting forest data and identifying northeastern flora is required. Previous experience leading a crew or supervising field technicians is desirable. For all positions, applicants should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of conditions and have some training or experience in forest ecology. Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for crew positions. If interested, please email a brief cover letter, a resume, contact information for three references and/or any questions about the positions to Geri Tierney, gtierney@esf. edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Research Positions - Restoration of Structural Complexity in Eastern Hardwood Forests. Two doctoral level (masters level may be available) graduate research assistant positions will be available for fall 2006 to work on issues relating to the structural complexity of natural and managed mixed species forests, including developing silvicultural approaches to promote structural complexity and biological diversity in homogeneous mature forest stands to emulate the conditions in late-successional/old-growth forests. Qualifications: 1. Background in forestry is required. Doctoral students must have an M.S. in a natural resources field. 2. Familiarity with GIS and statistical data analysis is desired. 3. Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, organization, and reliability are extremely important. Compensation: Full academic year (9-month) support includes tuition and standard graduate student salary (including benefits). Student fees and books are not included; summer salary availability is as yet unknown. Academic year support is guaranteed, pending adequate progress, for 3 years (2 years for Masters). Application: Please send the following via email (ezenner@umn.edu) or snail mail (Eric Zenner, Dept. Forest Resources, University of Minnesota, 1530 N. Cleveland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108): 1. Cover letter describing your background, interest in this position, and professional goals 2. Resume showing all prior work experience and indicating GRE and TOEFL scores 3. Complete transcripts (unofficial copy fine) 4. Names and email addresses (or snail mail) of three references (at least two academic). Please do not apply if you will not be available to start in September of 2006. Close Date: June 1, 2006. PhD or MSc Assistantship on an NSF Funded Project - Use of LiDAR in Stands Subjected to Various Silvicultural Treatments (Note: the funding agency requires American citizenship or permanent resident status). About the project: multidisciplinary, five subprojects, funded by the National Science Foundation, five-year, $5 million grant. Large-scale ecological/silvicultural experiment involving manipulating forest stands at the Bankhead National Forest through thinning and prescribed burning. Goals of the Vegetation Subproject include determining the effects of overstory retention level, fire frequency, and their interaction on plant community structure, composition, productivity, and dynamics. The graduate assistant will work on the use of LiDAR and hemispherical photographs for characterizing forest structure and dynamics in a mixed mesophytic forest. Another graduate student is already studying the effect of the different treatments on herbaceous vegetation diversity, composition, and dynamics. Prior experience in the use of LiDAR is highly desired. Preferred background in one or several of the following: LiDAR, silviculture, forest ecology, remote sensing, GIS, or spatial analysis. The candidate can simultaneously obtain a minor in GIS. The research and data collection includes working outdoors, often in a hot and humid environment, in the presence of wild animals and parasites (ticks, mosquitoes), in forested habitat and mountainous terrain. The annual research assistantships are $25k for doctoral students and $20k for master’s students. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Luben Dimov for details at: Center for Forestry and Ecology, P.O. Box 1927, Normal, AL 35762, Luben.Dimov@email.aamu.edu, phone: 256-372-4545, fax: 256-372-8404. Starting date is flexible. Close Date: Until Filled. Field Assistant - The Zumwalt Prairie Field Assistant will assist with a variety of inventory, monitoring, restoration and research projects on the Conservancy’s 27,000 acre Zumwalt Prairie Preserve. Projects may include: (1) locating, mapping, and monitoring invasive plant species; (2) conducting population and demographic studies on the

rare and threatened Spalding’s catchfly; (3) collecting data on livestock herbivory; (4) monitoring riparian and terrestrial vegetation communities and data collection in grazing, fire, and restoration research plots. Shared housing in a farmhouse on the Zumwalt Prairie Preserve will be provided. Qualifications: High school diploma and completed college coursework in biology, botany, ecology, range management, or a related discipline required. Proven experience in field research, data collection, summary techniques, and use of a botanical key. Familiarity with the grassland and shrubsteppe flora of the Intermountain West preferred. Computer skills including Excel, geographical positioning systems (GPS), and handheld geographic information systems (GIS). Must be motivated to learn and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Send a résumé, cover letter, and 3 references via US Mail or e-mail, to be received by March 3, 2006 to the address below. The starting and ending dates of the position is somewhat flexible. Please indicate the earliest starting and latest ending dates that you will be available. Please also indicate how you learned about the position. E-mail: oregon@tnc.org and include “Hiring Committee: Zumwalt Prairie Field Assistant” in subject heading. Receipt of e-mailed applications will be confirmed via e-mail. Close Date: Until Filled. Two Graduate Student Research Assistantships Department of Earth System Science and Policy 1) Insect Diversity of Wetlands One assistantship is available for a M.S. student interested in the insect diversity of wetlands in northern Minnesota as part of a NASA-funded project. The student’s thesis will focus on evaluating the restoration efforts of wetlands by surveying insect diversity in restored and natural wetlands. The project will emphasize training in collections-based studies, field-work, geographic information systems (i.e. GIS), the use of satellite and aerial imagery (i.e. remote sensing), and spatial modeling. 2) Spatial Modeling of Invasive Species. Another assistantship is available for a M.S. student interested in modeling the spatial distributions of invasive species of concern to the Northern Great Plains as part of a NASA-funded project. The student’s thesis will focus on predictive-distributional modeling using GIS and remote sensing to examine the predicted and actual spread of an invasive species of environmental and/or economic concern. This project emphasizes geographic information systems (i.e. GIS) and the use of satellite and aerial imagery (i.e. remote sensing), and spatial predictive modeling. The successful candidates for these positions will work within a multidisciplinary team of faculty and students interested in the science and policy of environmental sustainability. Both of these positions come with a 12-month GRA, full tuition waiver, and funding up to 3 years. For more information about these positions, please contact Dr. Rod Hanley (Tel. 701.777.3909, Fax. 701.777.2940, E-mail rshanley@aero. und.edu). Interested students should contact Dr. Hanley and apply directly. Close Date: Until Filled. Landscape Ecologist - The UDSA Forest Service Landscape Ecology Unit, North Central Research Station seeks a Post-doctoral Research Scientist with a background in insect and/or forest disturbance ecology and spatial pattern analyses to investigate spatial effects of forest landscape structure on defoliation damage within subboreal forest ecosystems. The scientist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes federal and university cooperators in both the U.S. and Canada with expertise in landscape modeling, remote sensing, molecular techniques, spatial analyses, forest disturbance ecology, and insect population ecology. Primary responsibilities include spatial analyses of insect disturbances detected via remote sensing, and simulating interactions between forest succession, insect defoliation, and other disturbances (harvest, fire, wind). The position is funded for two years at the GS-11 level ($51,972) and includes full benefits and technician support. Please note that this position can start as early as March 2006, and we wish to fill this position ASAP. Qualifications: - A Ph.D. in landscape ecology, entomology, forest ecology or other closely related field - Ability to develop and implement a novel research project investigating the spatial ecology of forest defoliator disturbance. - Experience with GIS and spatial statistics is required - Modeling experience is also desirable - Good written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work both independently and in a team setting also required To Apply: Send a letter of interest, CV, graduate school transcripts (unofficial copy is sufficient), and contact information for two or more references to: Dr. Brian Sturtevant (bsturtevant@fs.fed.us), U.S. Forest Service, Forestry Sciences Lab, 5985 Hwy K, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Phone: 715-362-1105. Close Date: Until Filled. Rangeland Modeler - Announcement No: RA-06051H, Research Ecologist. The position is part of collaborative research conducted at the USDA-ARS, Jornada Experimental Range located in the Chihuahuan Desert near Las Cruces, New Mexico. The incumbent will assist in developing a spatially-explicit simulation model of cattle grazing behavior, forage selection, and movement linked dynamically to an existing spatial model of vegetation and soil water dynamics (ECOTONE). The incumbent will synthesize existing data and develop functional relationships with key environmental drivers, such as soil texture and seasonal precipitation and temperature, that influence vegetation and soil water dynamics with consequences

for animal behavior and impacts at multiple scales. A recent PhD in Ecology or a closely related field is required. Demonstrated effective writing skills are required along with strong quantitative skills and familiarity with ARC-GIS, statistical analysis software, especially SAS, and objectoriented programming languages (C++/Java). Knowledge of animal foraging behavior, herbivore physiological ecology, landscape ecology; and ability to develop spatially explicit, processed based models are desirable. Application procedures for postdoctoral positions | benefits For specific information on the duties and responsibilities of this position or to submit an application, contact: Drs. Debra Peters or Ed Fredrickson USDA/ARS/Jornada Experimental Range Box 30003, MSC 3JER, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003. Phone: 505-646-4842 Fax: 505646-5889 Email: depeters@nmsu.edu or efredric@nmsu. edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Rangeland Ecologist - The USDA-ARS Rangeland Resources Research Unit at Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking a landscape ecologist or rangeland scientist to conduct production- and conservation-oriented research in semi-arid rangelands. This is a permanent, full-time GS-11 or GS-12 position ($52k-$81k + benefits); applicants must be U.S. citizens. Research efforts will focus on determining the consequences of land use and climate on ecological processes and vegetation dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales. For application information and procedures, you may call Kathleen Peterson at (307) 772-2433x105. Additional information at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ divisions/hrd/ (announcement # ARS-X6W-0122). Close Date: April 17, 2006.

Water Quality Research Assistant - The Ecosystem Management Project (EMP) of the NorthWoods Stewardship Center is seeking a Research Assistant to work on its Water Quality Monitoring Program. The Research Assistant will assist EMP staff in conducting a variety of research and monitoring projects focused on monitoring water quality and assessing threats to water quality in the Lake Memphremagog Basin of Vermont. This full-time, salaried position is currently funded for a minimum of eight months and will continue as long as funding allows. The Research Assistant will be responsible for collecting and compiling data for existing and planned water quality research and monitoring projects. The primary responsibilities of this individual will include: Conducting field surveys of rivers and streams throughout the Lake Memphremagog Basin. Conducting Stream Geomorphic Assessments of the Clyde River and other tributaries of Lake Memphremagog. Entering and compiling data using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, ArcView, and other PC-and Web-based software. Analyzing data collected in these surveys and assessments and incorporating these data into interim and final project reports. Other duties as needed, including wildlife and habitat surveys. Qualifications: Significant coursework and/or experience in water quality issues and survey methodologies. Relevant fields include hydrology, limnology, fluvial geomorphology, aquatic ecology, watershed planning, etc. A graduate or undergraduate degree in one of these fields is preferred, but may be substituted in part by professional experience. Significant coursework and/or experience with Geographic Information Systems and familiarity with maps, aerial photography, and remote sensing. Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and ArcView, among other software. Ability and willingness to complete both field work (in a variety of field conditions) and office work (including data entry and analysis and other computer-based duties). Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and motivated and to maintain a high standard of quality in all work completed. Proven ability to work both alone and as part of a team. Willingness to work occasional weekends and nights. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record. To apply, please send (mail, email, or fax are acceptable): A cover letter describing your interest in this position and your most pertinent qualifications. A current resume describing research and educational experience. Name, position, and up-to-date contact information for at least three academic or professional references. Application materials should be sent to the following address: Water Quality RA, Attn: Dr. Fritz Gerhardt, Ecosystem Management Project, NorthWoods Stewardship Center, P.O. Box 220, East Charleston, VT 05833. Email: fritz@northwoodscenter.org. Telephone: 802-723-6551 ext. 113. Fax: 802-723-4705. Close Date: Until Filled. Spatio-Temporal Carbon Cycle Modeler - A postdoctoral position is available for modeling of regional carbon cycling

from field experiments at several scales and remotely sensed land cover data. This collaborative study involves environmental scientists from the Coweeta LTER. This postdoc will head up a synthetic modeling effort to determine how forest and stream processes, together with land cover change may impact storage of carbon across heterogeneous landscapes. The individual will be based at Duke University and advised by Jim Clark. Applicants should have a PhD degree in ecology or statistics and experience with GIS, remote sensing, or both. Up to two years. Salary competitive and negotiable. Start date for the position from now to July 1. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation, should be sent to Jim Clark (jimclark@duke.edu), Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. Close Date: Until Filled. Fellowship Position - Ph.D. candidates are being sought for a new training fellowship in Ecohydrology. The program will train students to be highly skilled in working at the interface between ecology and hydrology. The Fellows will obtain degrees from the School of Natural Resources while simultaneously interacting with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources. Fellows may also obtain a minor in Global Change. The School of Natural Resources integrates Watershed Management and Landscape Studies; the Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and of Hydrology and Water Resources are routinely ranked among the very best among relevant peer institutions. Funding for the Fellowships is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will include an out-of-state waiver, if needed, and a $22,000 stipend per year for up to three years. The training program is led by a team that spans the three core academic units: Drs. David D. Breshears, D. Phillip Guertin, Travis E. Huxman, and Paul D. Brooks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Starting date should occur by August 2005 for the fall semester. For application materials, contact Academic Coordinator Cheryl Craddock at ccraddoc@email. arizona.edu or (520) 621-7260. To apply, send (e-mail preferred) a cover letter summarizing your background, relevant experience, motivation and interests, a resume including relevant coursework, and contact information for three references to either Dr. D. D. Breshears (daveb@u. arizona.edu) or Dr. D. P. Guertin (phil@nexus.srnr.arizona. edu), School of Natural Resources, 1311 E Fourth St., BioSciences East 325, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0043. Drs. Breshears and Guertin can be contacted for additional information about the program prior to applying. Close Date: Until Filled. Environmental Specialist - This position involves working cooperatively with Reserve staff and the community to translate scientific research, assess education needs, target relevant environmental professional audiences, conduct workshops that address priority coastal management issues, and evaluate results. This position will work closely within the GTMNERR Education Team to design and implement a successful GTMNERR Education Program; develop ways to increase regional networking and collaboration across sectors involved with coastal management issues; and provide the best available science-based information, tools, and techniques required by individuals, environmental professionals and groups that are making important decisions regarding coastal resources. Travel to and coordination of meetings and job-training events will require occasional work at night and/or on weekends. This is a full-time 40-hour per week position with benefits. The GTMNERR is a scientific research and environmental education program focused on improving the understanding and management of our coastal natural resources and all estuaries in general. The following Career Service job opportunity is currently being posted on the People First website: Req. No.: 37020639-5129072020060123113300; Working Title: Environmental Specialist II/ Environmental Trainer; Position Number: 37020639; Location: Ponte Vedra Beach (St. Johns County); Facility: GTMNERR Environmental Education Center; Starting Salary: $2,979.40/month. Close Date: Until Filled. Hydrologic Technician - The Bearlodge Ranger District in Sundance, Wyoming will soon be hiring for hydrologic technician positions (GS-5 and GS-7) for Summer 2006. We are planning on hiring one GS-7 technician to run field crews and five GS-5 positions who will perform field surveys. Surveys will include: soil disturbance, slope stability, connected disturbed areas, stream health, and soil productivity for multiple projects (timber, fuels, and range). The field season will likely last from April 1 to September 31 --although shorter duration employment will be considered. These positions have duties on the North Zone of the Black Hills National Forest (Bearlodge and Northern Hills Ranger Districts). Students are encouraged to send a resume directly to the North Zone Hydrologist (see contact info below). For those without student status or who will not be returning to school in the fall, there will soon be an open position announcement posted on the USAJobs website. Basic qualifications for hydro tech positions can be found on USAjobs. Contacts: Kim Morales, North Zone hydrologist, (307-283-1361 kmorales@fs.fed.us); Elizabeth Krueger, North Zone planner, (307-283-1361/605-642-4622). Close Date: Until Filled.

Environmental Policy & Law Staff Position - Available full-time staff position to work on the U.S. national greenhouse gas inventory and related climate change policy issues, focusing on forestry and land use change. This position is with EPA’s Climate Change Division in the Office of Atmospheric Programs (OAP), located in Washington, D.C. Greenhouse gas inventories are reported internationally under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and are used to monitor and track progress of actions being taken to mitigate global warming. Major Duties: The staff member will serve as a specialist on greenhouse gas inventories and other related technical matters related to greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration, with a focus on land use change and forestry. He or she will work with a team of other EPA and U.S. government inventory and policy experts. He or she will be responsible for assisting in the coordination and development of EPA’s greenhouse gas inventory program, improving the methodologies and reporting standards, and preparing and releasing the next annual U.S. Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks. In addition, he or she will develop quantitative methods and guidance for assessing sequestration activities and reductions in emissions from specific projects. Qualifications: The applicant must be a U.S. citizen. The applicant should demonstrate expertise in the following areas: An understanding of the science and methods for estimating anthropogenic net greenhouse gas fluxes from forest lands, crop lands, and settlements; Knowledge of biology, botany, and forestry (including experience with field-based measurements); Strong quantitative skills, including expertise in statistics (e.g., sampling and survey methods) Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS); Strong writing and public speaking skills with domestic and international audiences; An understanding of climate change policy issues; Ability to work cooperatively in multi-disciplinary work teams and developing group work products. The applicant must possess a Master’s Degree in a quantitative discipline, such as forestry, environmental management, biology, or an equivalent degree. This position ranges from GS-9 to GS-13, depending on qualifications and salary history. If interested, applicants may send a resume and cover letter via email to Mr. Reid Harvey at Harvey. reid@epa.gov. Close Date: Until Filled.

is a joint effort of the Duke University Center for Marine Conservation and the Blue Ocean Institute. As part of the GBAP team, the candidate will be a member of the Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab group, supervised by Dr. Pat Halpin. Responsibilities: The candidate will work on a variety of projects analyzing fisheries bycatch across regional to global scales. We expect the candidate will: - work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to produce analyses, reports and peerreviewed scientific papers assessing and characterizing bycatch across taxonomic and gear groups - help establish regional networks of scientists - assess, clean and analyze available spatial data - help manage a geodatabase of spatially explicit bycatch literature and datasets, including the integration of the geodatabase into the GBAP website - attend regional bycatch assessment workshops. - assist regional partners with technical and scientific advice and support - provide technical training and on-the-job capacity building to regional partners. Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in landscape ecology, geospatial analysis, oceanography, fisheries, marine policy, marine conservation, or related fields, Ph.D. preferred. Required: Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work on multiple projects at one time. Ability to communicate spatial concepts and analyses to a broad audience. Extensive experience with desktop GIS software (ArcGIS). Strong quantitative skills in spatial analysis and statistics and modeling. Knowledge of GIS scripting languages (e.g. Python, VBA, AML) and statistical/analysis software (Matlab, R/S+). Experience with geodatabase creation/management and distribution through ArcIMS and experience with predictive modeling. Fisheries and oceanography experience, knowledge of oceanographic data formats (e.g. HDF, NetCDF, etc.) is preferred. Foreign language skills are highly desirable and applications from international scientists are encouraged. Please direct applications (CV, personal research statement, and 3 letters of recommendation) to Amy Long, Project Manager, (amylong@duke.edu). For more information please contact Prof. Pat Halpin (phalpin@duke.edu). Close Date: Until Filled.

Assistantships - Graduate student assistantships are available for a highly motivated students interested in stream ecosystem research. One position (PhD candidate preferred) will be associated with recently funded research examining how network position influences spatial patterns in nutrient cycles, stream metabolism, and consumerresource interactions. This is a collaborative project with researchers from several institutions. Field work associated with this project will be conducted in the Eel River system located within the Angelo Reserve (Northern California). The second position is open to both MS and PhD candidates and the research emphasis is flexible, though preference will be given to individuals interested in: 1) examining links between channel geomorphology and biogeochemistry in sand bed rivers; 2) the application of hydrological models to understand ecological interactions; 3) interactions within floodplain components. Students will participate in research design, field experimentation, data analysis, and publication. For more information contact: Dr. Steve Thomas, School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583-0758. email: sthomas5@unl.edu. To learn more about graduate studies at UNL and to request an application form, see the School of Natural Resources web site. Close Date: Until Filled.

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Doctoral Student Positions - During 2006-2007 academic year, the Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Dynamics Laboratory will seek two or three Masters or Doctoral students, who are interested in (1) Conducting modeldata fusion studies with process-based models of various components of high latitude terrestrial carbon dynamics including terrestrial CO2 and CH4; (2) Modeling grand elemental cycles (e.g., C and N) and multiple gas exchanges (e.g., CO2, CH4, and N2O) between the atmosphere and the biosphere at various scales; (3) Studying impacts of changes of atmospheric climate and chemistry on ecosystem structure and functioning at multiple scales. Previous degrees of applicants could be in Ecology, Ecosystem Sciences, Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, and other relevant disciplines. Applicants with proficient mathematical, computational, and/or remote sensing and GIS skills are preferred. The graduate students will have the opportunity to interact with highly diversified faculty members and scientists in the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and the Department of Agronomy as well as the Purdue Climate Change Research Center. Interested applicants could get more information by contacting: Prof. Qianlai Zhuang, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences or Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051. (qzhuang@purdue.edu). Close Date: Until Filled. Marine Geospatial Analyst - Research Associate, Duke University Marine Lab, Beaufort, N.C. The Global Bycatch Assessment Project (GBAP) is searching for a skilled geospatial analyst to work with our multidisciplinary research team to develop and analyze a diverse array of oceanographic, fisheries and marine ecological data. GBAP

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Biostatistician - Research Associate, Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta. Applicants are invited for a biostatistician to participate in a collaborative, multi-organization initiative to develop the scientific foundation for conservation planning in the boreal and taiga regions of Canada (BEACONs). The position will be divided 50/50 between two independent but interrelated projects. One of the immediate challenges will be to develop predictive models of the distribution and abundance of boreal birds that can be incorporated in spatial-dynamic models and decision-support tools. The successful candidate will work closely with subject-matter experts and be responsible for the conceptualization, development, and implementation of analytical techniques. Further, he or she will help with preparing grant applications, managing and analyzing data, interpreting findings, and preparing reports for publication. Preference will be given to candidates with 1) a clear demonstration of advanced statistical aptitude, either through an advanced statistical degree or publications of a similar calibre, 2) an understanding of the application of multilevel (mixed-effects) statistical models for analyzing spatially and temporally autocorrelated data, 3) excellent computer skills and solid knowledge of statistical software packages such as R and S-Plus, 4) experience working in multi-disciplinary team environments, and 5) strong oral and written communication skills. GIS skills and an interest in conservation biology would also be an asset. This is a full-time position. The salary range is $48k to $60k per annum, commensurate on qualifications and experience, and includes a generous benefits package. The position will start as soon as an appropriate candidate is found. Applicants

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should send a C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees to Dr. Daniel Mazerolle. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Daniel Mazerolle, University of Alberta, Department of Renewable Resources, 751 General Services Building, Edmonton AB T6G 2H1. Phone: (780) 492-8061, E-mail: dan.mazerolle@afhe.ualberta.ca. Close Date: Until Filled. Associates - We are seeking two Post-doctoral Associates to participate in NSF-funded research on the interactions between plants and microbes that regulate carbon cycling at aerobic-anaerobic interfaces. In particular we are studying resource competition between methanogens, iron-reducers and sulfate reducers in the rhizosphere of wetland plants. A central part of the project will be assessing the activity and population dynamics of Fe-oxidizing bacteria, Fe-reducing bacteria, and methanogens in response to a series of field manipulations. The target date to receive applications is April 1st 2006 and we plan to fill the position before September 2006. I. Biogeochemistry/Microbial Physiology/ Microbial Ecology This position is based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). The Associate should have expertise in biogeochemistry, microbial ecology or microbial physiology. The Associate will be primarily responsible for directing the field study and making rate measurements, but will have abundant flexibility to interact with team members focused on applying molecular techniques and solid-state microelectrodes to this question. SERC (www.serc.si.edu) is located in a rural setting within commuting distance of Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD. Apply to: Dr. Patrick Megonigal (megonigalp@si.edu). II. Geomicrobiology/Environmental Microbiology This position is based at the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC). The Associate will assess the population dynamics of Feoxidizing bacteria, Fe-reducing bacteria, and methanogens using real-time PCR assays and TRF profiles, based both on 16S and functional genes. Cultivation methods will also be used. There will also be opportunities to conduct more detailed studies on the role of biogenic versus abiogenically formed Fe-oxides as a controlling variable in the coupling of Fe oxidation to Fe reduction and methanogenesis. This latter project will involve collaboration with researchers using stateof-the-art techniques for micro- and nanoscale mineralogical analysis. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in microbiology, experience with molecular techniques, and a willingness to learn how these techniques can be coupled with geochemical techniques to investigate outstanding questions in biogeochemistry. Apply to: Dr. David Emerson (demerson@gmu.edu). Close Date: Until Filled.

Intern - This internship will assist the work of the Office of Congressional and Federal Affairs on the Federation’s Greening the Corps (GTC) project. The program is aimed at helping reform and redirect the activities of the nation’s largest water resources development agency - the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - away from building unnecessarily wasteful and environmentally damaging water development projects and increasing and refocusing the agency’s activities toward better watershed management and restoring ecological health in the nation’s waterways and coastal resources. The internship will assist the GTC team in three principal areas: 1) to research and develop fact sheets, articles, brochures, policy analysis, and testimony regarding GTC campaigntargeted Corps projects and programs; 2) to develop and update NWF website materials for this campaign; 3) to assist and support NWF’s coalition-building and outreach.This internship will include substantial opportunities for research, writing, and the development of communications and policy analysis skills in the natural resource management field. It will provide excellent opportunities to interact with and learn from NWF policy and field staff, federal and state government agency, and congressional personnel and with other conservation and water-related interests, regarding a variety of environmental fields and programs. The internship will result in valuable experience in the extremely topical fields of water resources development and management, floodplain management and ecosystem restoration, and it will produce tangible work products that can demonstrate the intern’s skills, while participating in a cutting-edge effort to update and modernize the nation’s approaches to water resources management. The products of this internship will significantly enhance the GTC program’s ability to engage in Corps of Engineers policy reforms and will assist in outreach efforts to support our affiliates, regional organizers, and grassroots volunteers in their engagement on both bad

Corps of Engineers projects that should be modified or halted and good projects that should be promoted. Other intern duties may include help with tabling and outreach at 2-4 local events on campuses and elsewhere to sign up volunteers and activists for NWF campaigns; hosting one or more networking sessions with other interns, prospective interns or intern alumni; and helping to educate the public on current research and other projects by writing articles for various NWF publications, external journals and/or campus and hometown newspapers. The Greening The Corps Intern must be available to work a 40-hour weekly schedule. The targeted start date for this position is late September or October, 2005. Qualifications: Senior Undergraduate, B.A. or Masters Degree (or working towards a degree) in Political Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Resource Economics, or related field. Computer competence with demonstrated strong to excellent research, writing and communication skills. Knowledge of Access, Excel, Power Point, computer graphics a significant plus. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf. org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Program Manager - To support the activities of the Vice President on both a day-by-day and long-term basis; be his representative where necessary and act independently to create/sustain activities of the office. Must work closely with personnel within the Operations Department and WCS departments outside Operations, but as importantly work with individuals in agencies and businesses outside WCS. Manage the various projects and programs that are directly associated with the activities of the Vice President, Operations. This includes production of reports, presentations and correspondence associated with these programs. Represent the Vice President, Operations in internal, as well as external capacities; report outcomes and initiate activities as directed. Responsible for reports and correspondence as necessary for operating and capital budget matters. Manage all aspects of consultant contracts, including invoice payments and budget data with the finance department. Research, compile and maintain budgetary information to both track and forecast requirements. Maintain working relationship with Finance and Capital Budget groups and keep relevant records. Collaboration with Vice President, Operations and others to establish and administer project schedules, budgets, and priorities for implementation related to major capital and other projects. Assist in development of departmental procedures. Carryout assigned projects with minimal supervision. Liaise with other departments/divisions as the representative of the Vice President, Operations. Minimum of 5-7 years experience as a construction office manager or equivalent. Able to collect, analyze, communicate and act on management data. Must be proficient in MS Office, including all applications. Excellent verbal and oral communication skills as well as some finance background are required. Bachelor’s degree, minimum, in an engineering or construction/real estate major. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Driver’s License Required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Auto Cad experience preferred. Ability to work with public agencies and private contractors. Motivation skills to ensure on-time performance with ability to work with minor supervision. Must be a team player and possess organizational skills. Send resume with cover letter to include salary history to: The Wildlife Conservation Society, Human Resources Department, STPMO, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460. Close Date: Until Filled. Regional Representative - NWF is seeking a Regional Representative that will ensure the long-term effectiveness of NWF and its affiliates by building strong organizations, developing and supporting effective leadership, and creating strong networks of influential people to achieve national and regional conservation victories. The person must demonstrate the ability to work strategically and as a team player with both NWF staff and affiliate leaders. The majority of work for this position consists of establishing and maintaining partnerships between NWF and its affiliates. Other duties include: board development, leadership training, public speaking, providing non-profit business advice, coalition building, campaign planning and implementation, and volunteer cultivation. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Five years experience in two or more of the following: conservation advocacy; board development, volunteer and leadership development; public presentations, coalition building, nonprofit organizational development and fundraising. Exceptional interpersonal skills; team player; computer proficiency required; non-profit board development skills desired. Position entails 35% travel, primarily in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Senior Director - The Senior Director, Regional Development is responsible for directing the work of the regional development team in the cultivation and solicitation of gifts from individuals, foundations, government, organizations, and corporations. This person will work closely with the Senior Vice President and Vice President of Development, the Development Leadership Team, and the Prospect Manager in order to develop, oversee, and direct cultivation and solicitation strategies for all $10,000+ current and

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Environmental Policy & Law prospective donors for the regional team. This position also manages a personal portfolio of selected national donors and requires travel. Qualifications: 10 years fund raising experience and 5 years management experience. A demonstrated ability to meet and exceed fundraising goals through personal solicitation of individuals for annual and/or capital giving campaigns including experience with high net worth donors, senior staff and community leaders. Strong team building skills and ability to motivate and train staff in major gift strategy development, cultivation and solicitation techniques are required. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www. nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Intern - NWF works to protect and restore the Mississippi alluvial valley by identifying critical conservation issues and developing support for common sense solutions that serve both people and the natural environment. The Lower Mississippi River Basin (LMRB) program focuses primarily on water development projects that affect ecologically significant wetlands in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The LMRB team seeks a motivated individual to join their team for a 48-week, full-time paid internship to begin in fall 2005 in Austin, Texas. The Lower Mississippi Conservation Intern will support NWF’s efforts to educate and catalyze grassroots action by assisting the Aquatic Habitats Specialist and the Regional Organizer in researching, monitoring, and reporting on LMRB topics. He/She will generate public relations/outreach materials and manage LMRB informational resources. The Conservation Intern will also assist with document preparation and will complete special projects as assigned by the staff. He/She will create technical graphs, maps, or charts. The intern may also provide logistical support for meetings and grassroots outreach as well as assisting with various administrative needs. Additional duties may include help with tabling and outreach at 2-4 local events on campuses and elsewhere to sign up volunteers and activists for NWF campaigns; hosting one or more networking sessions with other interns, prospective interns or intern alumni; and helping to educate the public on current research and other projects by writing articles for various NWF publications, external journals and/or campus and hometown newspapers. The Lower Mississippi Conservation Intern must be available to work a 40-hour weekly schedule. This position offers $8 per hour plus core benefits. Qualifications: Both academic and handson experience in water or natural resource management, conservation, biology, hydrology, communications or related field is desired. Applicants with Bachelors degrees will be given preference. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Ability to use various computer software applications is a must. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www. nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Alaska Youth for Environmental Action Outreach Coordinator - The AYEA Outreach Coordinator will help support, increase, and diversify participation in the Alaska Youth for Environmental Action program of the National Wildlife Federation through ongoing outreach and membership development. The majority of time will be spent on youth/member outreach through site visits and school/community presentations. Other responsibilities include training assistance and event coordination assistance for AYEA program participants and membership tracking/database management. Some travel is required. Bachelor’s degree required and 3 years related experience working with middle/high school students in formal or nonformal setting. A background in environmental education, secondary education, service learning, or youth development and volunteer coordination/management experience is preferred. Experience or familiarity working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds preferred. Excellent written and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills, must be able to work independently and be highly organized. This is a part-time (20 hours/week) temporary position for one year, which does not offer benefits. Questions regarding this position or the application may be directed to (907) 339-3901 or (907) 339-3907 or email: ayea@nwf.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Legislative Assistant - This position provides both administrative and program support for the Federation’s legislative and political activities. Person will conduct research, compile fact sheets and produce other materials needed for the execution of advocacy campaigns. Individual will also serve as assistant to the Sr. Vice President for Conservation programs and the Sr. Director of Congressional and Federal Affairs. Major duties include managing congressional database and responding to inquiries from congressional staff and general public about NWF’s legislative priorities. Must assist directors with meeting scheduling, campaign budget preparation and with wide variety of administrative tasks. Qualifications: Computer skills (Windows/MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint) including comfort in learning new skills, accurate typing to manage database, mail merge, word processing, on-line fax systems and Internet/Web research. Ability to work in a fast-paced office and be able to prioritize multiple assignments. Strong organizational and writing skills. Able to follow directions with attention to detail and constant follow-through of tasks a must. Graphic design and page layout skills a plus.

Ability to research and then distill often complex information into charts, tables, fact sheets, reports and PowerPoint presentations. College degree (BA/BS) required along with 2 years professional experience preferably working on political or legislative campaigns. Cover Letter and Resume are required. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Regional Conservation Organizer – Little Rock, AR. The Regional Conservation Organizer works with regional field staff and chapter/group volunteers to organize support for grassroots campaigns, events and skills training and to generate turnout for campaign visibility events. Works with appropriate staff to integrate the regional field programs with the goals and objectives of the Sierra Club’s public education campaigns. Creates demand for action on conservation issues. The Regional Conservation Organizer plans, organizes and implements the education and mobilization efforts of the Sierra Club on its campaign efforts in various locations in the assigned region. Regularly works outside of the office and without direct supervision to communicate with officials, the media and the public. Works with professional staff in editing, writing, researching, and coordinating functions. Qualifications: 1-2 years experience working with volunteers in the environmental movement, political campaigns, or other, similar organizations to plan and implement grassroots campaigns. Strong understanding of the importance of grass roots strategies and the ability to implement them. Current basic knowledge of environmental issues affecting the assigned region. Current contacts with environmental coalition partners in same key media market, or comparable background. Excellent writing and editing skills. Good verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills and media experience. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in actionoriented office. Ability to work independently, cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers. Able to travel as needed. Proficient computer skills; knowledge and experience with word processing (WordPerfect or MS Word), database and communications software. Please send cover letter and resume to: Phyllis.Dunham@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Deputy Political Director – Washington, DC. Plans, directs and manages all aspects of specific assigned program components of the national political program including specific federal, state and local campaigns as determined by the Political Director. Assists Political Director in overseeing and implementing all aspects of the national political program including campaign planning, budgeting, fund-raising, coordination with partners, and representing the Sierra Club’s political program. The Deputy Political Director has program and staff management responsibility, and provides experienced leadership and strategic planning, for assigned components of the national political program. Manages and monitors expenses, assigns priorities and timetables, plans and develops strategies, evaluates campaign/ program effectiveness for those assigned program components. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, candidates, vendors, the media and other organizations. Qualifications: 3-5 years’ campaign related experience, including strategy development, organizing, media, and implementing voter contact programs. 1 year’ supervisory experience. Solid background in grassroots organizing and staff supervision. Substantial experience in the strategic planning and direction of political campaigns and programs. Expert knowledge of electoral politics. Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability. Substantial experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers. Submit cover letter and resume to: Cathy.Duvall@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Associate Press Secretary – Washington, DC. Responsible for writing long-term and rapid-response media outreach tools to position the Sierra Club and promote its national and regional conservation campaigns. Oversees editorial production process for media communications, ensuring timely and accurate materials with a consistent tone and message. Develops relationships with regional and national reporters and producers, pitching stories, providing Sierra Club’s viewpoints and serving as a Club spokesperson. Provides strategic media assistance to the Sierra Club’s local, regional and national campaigns. The Associate Press Secretary acts as a liaison between the media team and issue team staff to plan and carryout media strategies. Also serves as a liaison between the Sierra Club and key media contacts, to develop relationships that advance the Sierra Club’s media coverage, serving as a spokesperson when necessary. Researches and prepares reports for release to media, writes media messages, op-eds, press releases, talking points and other materials, and coordinates media events as necessary. Qualifications: B.A. degree in communications, journalism, or a closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years prior experience as a journalist, media liaison or other position involving media/press relations. Excellent writing and verbal communications skills. Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues and national politics. 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the public. Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure. Please send cover letter and resume to: David. Willett@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Legal Assistant – Boulder, CO. The Legal Assistant performs a range of duties for the Sr. Attorney: helps coordinate ongoing lawsuits, serves as a legal resource for the grassroots membership and helps coordinate legal campaigns and the litigation of key cases. The Assistant provides support for three basic program categories: courtroom litigation, the hiring and coordination of law student interns, and program fundraising. Qualifications: Excellent word processing and proofreading skills. Proficient with usage of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Raiser’s Edge. Research experience with some proficiency at using internet and Westlaw. Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, and ability to work with diverse groups of people. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Apply to: Sierra Club Human Resources Department, 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Email: resumes@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Development Program Coordinator - San Francisco, CA. Performs a wide variety of operational and administrative functions related to financial and program analysis and data segmentation/selection work for various programs within the department. The Development Program Coordinator acts as the primary person providing administrative support in developing, monitoring/tracking, and analyzing/ evaluating programs. The Coordinator also has specific responsibilities that relate to the technical/systems analysis and segmentation of the member donor database. The Coordinator works closely with the OOD program managers, other Club staff, and vendors. Qualifications: 1-2 years administrative or related experience in direct marketing, including knowledge of statistical analysis and projections, financial and operations systems, as well as, direct marketing techniques. Skilled in word processing, spreadsheet and desktop publishing programs. Knowledge of and proficiency in using integrated database systems and informational resources. Demonstrated strong organizational, analytical and proofreading skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write and edit direct marketing materials. Ability to interact effectively with public, staff, vendors and consultants. Ability to use tact and diplomacy in working with a diverse group of individuals. Apply to: Sierra Club Human Resources Department, 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Email: resumes@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Regional Representative – Sarasota, FL. Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the activities for the Florida Red Tide campaign and other assigned campaigns and programs in Florida and the Sierra Club’s southeast region. Participates in the development of strategies and priorities. The Regional Representative is responsible for the coordination of one or more conservation campaigns within a region. He/she participates in the strategies and helps to carry out, organizational and issue visibility in regional, national media and in the local community. Participates in activities and services provided by the regional office. Works in close cooperation with volunteer leaders, national, state and local conservation staff on conservation campaigns. B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field. At least 3 years experience in grassroots organizing, training, and motivating volunteers, coalition building and lobbying. Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability. Excellent knowledge and background in a specific issue area of the environmental field related to assigned programs and campaigns. Prior experience and knowledge of the legislative process. Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers. Please send cover letter and resume to: Frank.Jackalone@sierraclub. org. Close Date: Until Filled. Associate Southwest Regional Representative – Albuquerque, NM. Carries out the strategies and activities for assigned conservation campaigns and programs in a region/ ecoregion. Participates in the development of strategies and priorities. The Associate Regional Representative coordinates a broad, volunteer-based citizen education effort on conservation issues throughout the region. Requires extensive travel. Qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field. 1-2 years’ experience in the environmental field that includes research and organizing campaigns, press relations and public speaking. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required. Good written and oral communication skills. Prior experience and ability writing training and information materials. Prior experience and knowledge of the legislative process. Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lawson. LeGate@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. California Associate Regional Representative – Sacramento, CA. Carries out the strategies and activities

for assigned conservation campaigns and programs in a region/ecoregion related to youth and outdoor environmental education. Participates in the development of strategies and priorities. The Associate Regional Representative is responsible for coordinating a broad, volunteer based citizen education effort on outdoor environmental education issues. Works in close cooperation with volunteer leaders, national, state and local conservation staff and coalition/community partners on youth outdoor environmental education and conservation campaigns. Qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Education, Education, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Recreation, Political Science or a closely related field. 1-2 years’ of experience in community organizations and/or youth programs. Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability. Prior experience and/or knowledge of the legislative process. Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers and a broad spectrum of the community. Please send cover letter and resume to: Barbara.Boyle@sierraclub. org. Close Date: Until Filled. Washington D.C. Representative - Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out all aspects of assigned campaigns and legislative programs within a major national legislative program. The Environmental Quality program addresses a wide range of issues including air, water and land pollution, sprawl, wetlands protection, transportation, toxic chemical use and disposal, and mining. The Washington D.C. Representative has program responsibility and participates in the development of strategies and priorities for specific legislative programs or campaigns. A principal focus will be clean air and mercury. Produces educational materials and reports, does research, testifies, lobbies and serves as a technical resource. Represents the Sierra Club to government officials, the media and other organizations. Takes appropriate action to ensure that program goals and objectives are met. Qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science, or a closely related field. 3 years experience as a Washington D.C. associate representative, or in a comparable position in another organization which includes experience planning and conducting a national level legislative campaign, including strategy, organizing, lobbying , media, and work with senior level political leaders. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required. Excellent knowledge and background in the specific program field. Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability. Experience, demonstrated skill and ability, in media relations. Includes effective television and radio presence, knowledge of media technologies including video, radio and print production processes. Prior experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers. Please send cover letter and resume to: Ed.Hopkins@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Regional Representative – Las Vegas, NV. Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the activities for assigned campaigns and programs in Nevada . Participates in the development of strategies and priorities. The Regional Representative is responsible for the coordination of one or more conservation campaigns within the state. He/she participates in the strategies and helps to carry out organizational and issue visibility in regional, national media and in the local community. Participates in activities and services provided by the regional office. Works in close cooperation with volunteer leaders, national, state and local conservation staff on conservation campaigns. Qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Studies, Political Science or a closely related field. At least 3 years= experience in grassroots organizing, training, and motivating volunteers, coalition building and lobbying. Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking ability. Excellent knowledge and background in a specific issue area of the environmental field related to assigned programs and campaigns. Prior experience and knowledge of the legislative process. Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers. Please send cover letter and resume to: boyle@sierraclub-sac.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Publicist – San Francisco, CA. As part of the Sierra Club’s media team, the Publicist is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing media strategies for publicizing the Sierra Club’s activities in mainstream media, including magazines, on television, and other outlets. Identifies and pursues media opportunities based on Club activities and also generates media outreach programs based on ongoing needs of media outlets for timely, topical, and seasonal story ideas. Publicizes and coordinates communication strategies for Sierra Club projects involving the organization’s communications channels: Sierra Club Books, Sierra Club Productions, Sierra Magazine, Sierra Club Outings, Sierra Club Licensing, the Website and our national conservation programs. The Publicist is responsible for working with Sierra Club communications staff to enact synergies that can enhance Sierra Club communications efforts across departments. The publicist finds, develops and pitches stories of Sierra Club members and activities

Environmental Policy & Law that embody the organization’s goals. The publicist draws on relationships with magazine editors, television producers, and other media contacts in both the environmental and general news beats to promote the Sierra Club. Works closely with national press secretaries, communication director and outside consultants to develop publicity campaigns. Qualifications: 2-3 years of demonstrated success in media relations, journalism, public outreach or related field. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science or related field or combination of education and experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated professional writing experience in a high-visibility environment. Knowledge of and experience with the workings of media, the needs of journalists, and how to get stories placed. Ability to work well with volunteers, staff and media. Familiarity with various computer systems and word processing packages. Ability to work well under pressure and juggle competing demands. Ability to work effectively as a team player. Familiarity with environmental issues and grassroots organizations. Ability to travel up to ten times a year. Apply to: Sierra Club Human Resources Department, 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Email: resumes@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Advancement Director – San Francisco, CA. Provides oversight and direction for the ongoing administration, systems, operations and support functions for major and deferred gift fundraising activities. Prepares, monitors and reports on annual fundraising budget for the Office of Advancement. Maintains reporting and analytical systems. The Director of Operations, Communications and Financial Reporting is responsible for directing and maintaining the business processes and programs that support Advancement’s fundraising. Selects, prioritizes, schedules, and manages content of departmental communication materials and ensures integration with other communications channels. Serves as a member of the Sr. Communication Strategy Team. Plans, develops and tracks the annual budgets for the Office of Advancement. Acts as a liaison with other departments and The Sierra Club Foundation to provide information on financial performance. Qualifications: B.A. in Business, Non-profit management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4-5 years experience in development and major gift fundraising, with an emphasis on administration, operations, prospect identification, tracking and communication systems. Excellent communications, interpersonal skills, and

strategic planning abilities. 2 years general office/business management experience. Experience in opening multiple offices, supporting multiple-office operations and lease review a plus. Knowledge of database systems and applications for the field of development and financial reporting. Experience with fundraising, solicitation strategy design and implementation. Good financial, statistical and analytical skills. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail; ability to balance multiple projects and prioritize workload, ability to take initiative and work in an independent environment. Ability to successfully interact with and obtain information from a wide range of people, including working with offsite, remote and traveling employees. 2 years prior supervisory experience. Apply to: Sierra Club Human Resources Department, 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Email: resumes@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Program Manager – San Francisco, CA. Manages various assigned programs utilizing direct mail and electronic (web and email) fundraising techniques. Undertakes special projects for the Director of Donor Development & Membership Acquisition or Chief Operating and Development Officer. The Program Manager is responsible for planning, budgeting, executing and evaluating assigned direct mail and electronic (web and email) development programs and monthly giving programs as well as special projects for the Office of Development. Performs a variety of programmatic, strategic, and analytic functions and is responsible for delivering total budgeted annual net income for all assigned programs and projects. Oversees donor stewardship for all assigned programs. Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency of workflows or productivity of fundraising efforts in all programs. Works closely with key consultants and vendors to ensure that programs are delivered as expected. Qualifications: 1 to 2 years supervisory experience. 2 to 3 years experience as the bottom-line manager of significant direct marketing programs. Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven ability to develop and successfully implement a strategic fundraising plan for a relevant department or campaign. Proven ability to work on several projects at once while meeting tight deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to write and edit direct marketing copy. Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills. Proven experience with successful use of direct marketing techniques. Proficient in the use of

computerized spreadsheet programs and word processing programs. Proficient in and has an understanding of the capabilities of HTML. Able to work effectively with Club members, leaders, volunteers, staff, vendors and consultants. Apply to: Sierra Club Human Resources Department, 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Email: resumes@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Coordinator - The Wildlife Conservation Society Sea Turtle Conservation Program in Nicaragua has been conducting a research and conservation program on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua since 1997. The WCS program includes research and conservation activities, education and training, monitoring harvest levels, and facilitating the development of a management plan to conserve sea turtles in the coastal waters of Caribbean Nicaragua. The team in Nicaragua consists of two Co-Directors, one full-time permanent staff and about 20 part-time seasonal staff. The largest seagrass pastures in the Caribbean and numerous reefs occur in the extensive continental shelf off eastern Nicaragua. This habitat attracts the largest foraging aggregation of green turtles in the Atlantic and hawksbills from throughout the region. Currently, more than 11,000 green turtles are killed each year by artisanal fishers from coastal communities. The current green turtle fishery is unsustainable and threatens the largest remaining green turtle rookery at Tortuguero, Costa Rica. In addition, hawksbill, loggerhead and leatherback turtles are also captured and killed as the result of commercial and artisanal fisheries. WCS works closely with local communities to better understand the needs of indigenous and ethnic communities and to help ensure that appropriate measures are taken to improve the long-term survival outlook of sea turtles in the region. Requirements: Must have at least an undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field. Proven experience managing budgets and payroll. At least intermediate level fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written). Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel and Word. Experience managing logistics, often under challenging conditions, selfmotivated and an ability to work with minimal supervision. Must have good communication skills, interest in working with local communities and in conservation education, and flexibility with work schedule. Prefer someone with international experience that has worked under rustic conditions. Contact: Please send resume and/or letters of inquiry to ccampbell@wcs.org with subject heading: Nica

Marine Program Coordinator. Applicants send your resume in English (Word format) attached to your email with three letters of recommendation. Close Date: Until Filled. Federal Affairs Associate - A NY-based wildlife conservation non-profit seeks a highly motivated team-oriented individual to work closely with the Federal Affairs staff in the Washington, DC office to provide administrative support and coordinate briefings and events. Responsibilities include: provide administrative and office management support, generate and disseminate information and materials, assist with internal budget tracking and coordinate events. Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in political science or related field, advanced organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Capitol Hill experience preferred. Salary in mid 20s. Excellent benefits including 15 days vacation, medical, dental, 401k and tuition reimbursement. Send resume w/cover letter including salary history/requirements and 3 references to: kaylward@wcs.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Director of Membership - The Wildlife Conservation Society, headquartered at the Bronx Zoo, seeks a strong, creative leader to oversee team responsible for all aspects of 75,000+ membership program including direct mail, on-site sales, web-based sales, events, budgets, analysis, customer service, fulfillment. Candidates must have proven track record of successfully developing and executing direct mail marketing programs, including accurately forecasting and meeting revenue targets and testing to continually improve results. BA/BS, 8-10 years of direct marketing experience, and strong management and communications skills required. MBA and significant membership marketing experience preferred. Benefits include generous vacation, medical/dental, 401K, pension and on site parking. Salary commensurate with experience. E-mail resume /cover letter/salary requirement to: hr@wcs.org Type LKDM in subject. Close Date: Until Filled. Assistant Manager, Membership Marketing - The Wildlife Conservation Society, headquartered at the Bronx Zoo, seeks an organized, detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills to work with Assistant Director of Membership to acquire new members for 75,000+ membership program using direct mail, insert cards and web/E-mail programs. Responsible for coordinating printing/production of all membership materials, maintaining detailed response and budget reports and assisting in management of list broker. BA/BS, 2-3 years direct marketing experience required;

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Policy & Law membership marketing experience preferred. Strong Excel skills required. Creative skills, including knowledge of Photoshop, Quark and InDesign a plus. Benefits include generous vacation, medical/dental, 401K, pension and on site parking. Salary commensurate with experience. E-mail resume /cover letter/salary requirement to: hr@wcs.org Type LKMM in subject. Close Date: Until Filled. Director of Life Support Systems - The Wildlife Conservation Society at the New York Aquarium is seeking a Director of Life Support Systems (LSS) to be directly responsible for the 24-hour operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of life support systems. Reporting directly to the Aquarium Director, the Director of Life Support will lead the LSS management team, which includes the General Curator, the Director of Facilities, the Water Quality Lab Manager, and other department managers in developing, implementing, and maintaining all standard operating procedures for the complex life support systems for the entire facility. The Director of LSS will serve as the lead authority for all matters of life support operation with the chief responsibility for maintaining all Aquarium LSS within operating ranges set in close collaboration with the LSS management team. The Director of LSS will also assist in planning and implementing capital projects related to life support. The principal objectives of the position are to ensure consistent, high quality LSS operation for the safety of the animal collection and the maximum enhancement of the visitor experience. Applicants must have proper training and background in saltwater chemistry and considerable practical experience in the operation and maintenance of large-scale marine mammal, fish, and invertebrate life support systems, preferably in a public aquarium or similar type facility, as well as the hands-on management of life support professional staff. Valid driver’s license required. Computer skills and strong interpersonal/ communication skills are essential. Please send a resume w/cover letter to include salary history and requirements to: The Wildlife Conservation Society, Human Resources Dept., Box LK LF SPT, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460. E-mail hr@wcs.org Please type LK LF SPT in subject. Close Date: Until Filled. Country Program Director - Lead the implementation and further development of conservation and research programs in the South Pacific, with a focus on Fiji, as part of the WCS Marine Program, and lead development of a strategic vision, plan and approaches for conservation and conservationoriented research in the region. Ensure successful implementation of current marine and terrestrial projects in the South Pacific, and especially the Fiji Seascapes project, through supervision of existing staff, provision of strategic and technical expertise, and effective communication with partners, collaborators, and funders. Train national students and staff and guide and oversee student and staff research. Write and publish documents, reports, books and papers. Be active in professional societies and attend meetings, workshops, strategy sessions, etc. With the support of WCS staff in New York, raise funds to cover South Pacific Program budget and to support larger initiatives for marine conservation in the Pacific. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partner and donor organizations. Promote biological conservation in the South Pacific. Participate in and contribute to WCS’s crosscutting marine conservation initiatives in the Pacific region. Willingess to travel, within Fiji and across the South Pacific. Contribute to, enlarge and uphold the Society’s policies towards Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped and other protected groups. Ph.D. or equivalent and solid record in tropical field biology, research, and conservation, with a background in marine biology or ecology strongly preferred. Proven ability to achieve successful on-the-ground conservation in situations of strong local tenure of resources, lands, and marine areas by local and traditional communities. Ability to effectively deal with the challenges of tropical research and local conservation politics. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, value systems, perspectives and levels of education. Ability to train and build capacity in field research, tropical biology, conservation biology, conservation advocacy, and project management. Experience living and working in Fiji or Melanesia strongly preferred Demonstrated success raising funds and managing large projects. Working knowledge of French useful. Please submit a letter of interest and CV to marineprogram@wcs.org including in the subject line “South Pacific Director”. Close Date: Until Filled. Associate Marine Conservation Scientist - Lead implementation of the Fiji Seascape Project in partnership with WWF Fiji and the University of the South Pacific. Conduct required project research, train national students and oversee student and staff research. Keep project on schedule and ensure that project benchmarks are met and outcomes are fully realized according to the timetable established in the project grants. Prepare and submit project reports as required by WCS and donor organizations. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partners and donors. Meet regularly with project partners, relevant government agencies, and village leaders. Promote marine biological conservation in the South Pacific to donors, governmental agencies, non-government organizations and in the general population through meetings, speaking

engagements, media interviews, writing, and general communication. Disseminate project results widely in the peer-reviewed and popular literatures. Lead efforts to secure additional funding for the project, working with South Pacific Program Director and WCS staff in New York. Oversee grant reporting. In consultation with field staff, the South Pacific Country Program Director, and the Director of the Marine Program, develop marine conservation program priorities, strategy and approaches and participate as a senior member of the program-level planning and policy making team. Help to identify conservation needs within the region; establish new programs and initiatives; and evaluate the direction and success of the regional programs. Participate in and contribute to WCS’s cross-cutting marine conservation initiatives in the Pacific region. Contribute to, enlarge and uphold the Society’s policies towards Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped and other protected groups. Ph.D. in marine biology, ecology or the equivalent. Experience managing field conservation projects, project budgets, and staff. Demonstrated success working with diverse partners and in a variety of cultural contexts to develop and achieve common objectives. Ability to train and build capacity in field research, tropical biology, marine conservation biology, conservation advocacy, and project management. Willingness to travel extensively, both within Fiji and across the South Pacific region. Familiarity with marine conservation issues in the South Pacific, and a commitment to marine conservation and to the mission of the Wildlife Conservation Society. Experience with marine protected area science and policy, including design principles for MPA networks and evaluations of MPA effectiveness strongly preferred. Please submit letter of interest and CV to marineprogram@wcs.org including in the subject line “South Pacific Marine Scientist”. Close Date: Until Filled. Program Manager - Wildlife Conservation Society, New York The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been dedicated to preserving the earth’s wildlife and ecosystems since its establishment in 1898. WCS’s Latin America and Caribbean Program includes over 50 projects in 14 countries in the region. The Program is seeking a Program Manager to assist in establishing program priorities, strategies, and approaches; provide support for project development, implementation and monitoring. Provide guidance with budget development; encourage proper activity and financial reporting; compile any necessary accounting reports for the program; represent WCS programs and projects with donors, governmental agencies and other non-governmental organizations when appropriate; maintain other relevant independent professional activities in the field of expertise. This position requires a Master’s degree in natural or social sciences, or a Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to conservation of natural resources and administration. It is desirable that the successful applicant has an understanding of conservation issues in Latin America. Excellent skills in budget management, writing, editing, oral and interpersonal communication. Desirable experience with government grants (USAID, USFWS). Fluency in Spanish required, and Portuguese desired. Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software (MS Office). Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on multiple activities simultaneously and be able to prioritize tasks. Effective at both collaborative and independent work, with modest level of supervision. Ability to take initiative, follow directions, and work with a diverse team. This position is based at the Wildlife Conservation Society headquarters in Bronx, New York. For further information about the job, contact Ms. Alexandra Rojas, Administrative Assistant of Latin America and Caribbean Program at 718-220-7158. To make an application, please e-mail a CV and letter of application (including salary history/requirements) to: Human Resources, The Wildlife Conservation Society, Box Lat Amer, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460 USA; hr@wcs.org , copy to latinamerica@wcs.org. Please include Program Manager in subject line. Close Date: Until Filled. Regional Director of Development - (6 Positions). (Northeast; Southeast; South Central; Rocky Mountains; Southwest; and Northwest). National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is seeking six Regional Directors of Development (RDOD) to work in its Development department located at NWF’s Headquarters in Reston, VA. The RDOD’s will be responsible for obtaining both unrestricted and restricted gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, corporation, government and organizations. Primary emphasis is on the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new and existing NWF donors and prospects, primarily at the $10,000 plus capacity level. Travel will be required. Bachelor’s degree required; Seven years experience in fund raising or related field with an emphasis on major gift cultivation and solicitation. Working knowledge of Windows environment. Experience and /or aptitude to learn Raisers Edge. Familiarity with both online and hard copy donor research sources is preferred. Letter and Resume are required. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Director - The Wildlife Conservation Society seeks a Director for its North America Program, the senior leadership position for WCS’ programs in the United States and

Do you have experience with natural gas facility operations? In this important role, you will serve as a member of the environmental ﬁeld support that provides day to day compliance support to Dominion’s gas operating facilities. You will ensure company compliance with environmental regulations at multiple compressor stations, meter stations, and along our pipelines. You serve as a conﬁdent liaison with external governmental agencies and will coordinate as necessary with gas facility operations and maintenance personnel to ensure site compliance with environmental, chemical safety, waste management, and wildlife management regulations.

Environmental Compliance Gas Ops Sabinsville, PA

This position may be ﬁlled at the senior level, at a higher pay scale, depending on education and experience. SABINSVILLE is located in north-central Pennsylvania near Tioga State Forest. Leave the hustle and bustle behind as you discover the charm of the nearby quaint towns, the action of the outdoors and the breathtaking scenery of the local landscape; Tioga County is home to 3 state parks, (including Hills Creek State Park), 2 federal parks, seven lakes, the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and the Pine Creek Rail Trail. A perfect location for active outdoors enthusiasts! Please apply for this job on-line at www.Dom.com to Job# 5093BR. Please include a current email address and reference this web site posting in your cover letter. Thank you.

Environmental Scientist or Geologist Totowa, New Jersey

GES is a leader in providing innovative, high quality environmental services, specializing in soil and groundwater contaminant assessment and remediation since 1985. Our employees are hands-on, results-oriented professionals committed to providing responsive environmental services to a diverse, progressive client base that includes the petroleum industry, government agencies, and industrial markets. We have about 500 employees in 26 offices across 18 states, and are growing. We have an exciting career challenge for a mid-level Geologist or Environmental Scientist in our Northern NJ office located in Totowa. This person will perform field site investigations including drilling, surveying, soil/ groundwater sampling, aquifer/feasbilitiy studies, construction oversight, and phase I studies. This person will perform case management duties affilated with technical report writing, budget/project management, feasibility testing, aquifer test analyses and data reduction. Experience with RCRA and storage tank regulations a plus. Requires Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth science, environmental science or related major, 2 to 4+ years of closely-related experience. Or, Master’s plus 1 or more years experience. Seek someone with project management skills, UST, RCRA, good working knowledge of NJ regulations. Diverse industry experience highly desired, as is experience working specifically in an environmental consulting role. GES is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that strongly values diversity. EOE/AA/M/F/V/D Please visit our website www.gesonline.com to learn more about our company.

Public Involvement Specialist - Environmental Planner Tempe, Arizona

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Logan Simpson Design Inc. is aggressively seeking a Public Information Specialist/Environmental Planner for an immediate opening in our Tempe, Arizona office. The selected individual must have experience working with the public and be dependable, highly organized, and detail-oriented. Main Purpose: To achieve a thorough understanding of the process for the preparation of environmental, community, and recreational planning documents and demonstrate the ability to produce associated technical reports as required. Salary DOE. Education/Experience Requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Biology, Planning, Anthropology, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Environmental Studies or closely related field with three to eight years of experience. Above average technical writing and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates competent knowledge of firm’s word processing, spreadsheet, and data management systems. Physical Demand: Must be able to lift minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to communicate clearly and build relationships with others. Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license and a vehicle for local travel, as requested. Available for <20% travel, some overnights, as requested. Please send resume with salary requirements and references to: Logan Simpson Design Inc. 51 West Third Street Suite 450 Tempe, Arizona 85281

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Environmental Education & Eco Tourism Academic Canada. The mission of WCS’ conservation programs is to save wildlife and wildlands by understanding and resolving critical problems that threaten key species and large, wild ecosystems around the world. The Director will provide strong leadership for all field programs, develop and help implement strategic approaches, and coordinate financial and administrative support to the field. S/he will coordinate with the other WCS programs, and with state/provincial and federal agencies, private landowners, industry, local communities and indigenous groups. Finally, s/he will help to improve management policies and practices through writing, speaking and representing the organization. Applicants must have an earned doctorate or equivalent experience in a field related to the conservation of biological diversity; 10 years minimum management experience in conservation programs; strong familiarity with, and experience in, research, conservation, and/or management of North American wildlife; and demonstrated ability to raise funds from diverse sources including government, foundations, and the private sector. The position is based at WCS headquarters in the Bronx Zoo in New York City and includes significant travel. Salary level is commensurate with experience. The application deadline is October 14, 2005, or until filled. Please include a cover letter describing the reason for interest in, and suitability for, the job, full curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Please send application to: Dr Kent Redford, International Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10460, USA. Email: kredford@wcs.org. Close Date: Until Filled.

ten years of progressively responsible experience as a seasoned, successful and creative marketing professional including at least five years of non-profit experience as well as an ability and willingness to travel. SCA offers a competitive salary of $95,000 + DOE along with excellent benefits such as: a Flexible Work Schedule; Casual Dress Code; Generous Paid Time Off (22 days per fiscal year to start); 11 Paid Holidays per year; 32 Hours of Paid Community Service available per fiscal year; 403B Plan; Employer Paid Term Life Insurance; Health; Dental; Short Term Disability; Voluntary Term Life Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account. Please send your resume and cover letter to Kim Henning, VP of Human Resources at khenning@thesca.org or 689 River Road, PO Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603. Close Date: Until Filled.

Senior Director of Marketing - National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Senior Director of Marketing to set strategic direction and implement circulation plans for the Nature Education Merchandise business on time and on budget while meeting revenue, production cost, and customer retention goals. Primary goals include improving NEM’s profitability, strengthening the house file, and increasing alignment of merchandise efforts with National Wildlife Federation’s strategic drivers: “Connecting People with Nature”, “Restoring Wildlife Habitat” and “Confronting Global Warming” through innovative and aggressive catalog, internet and customer loyalty strategies. This is a unique opportunity to lead the evolution of marketing for a $40 million direct marketing business to target a greener, more environmentally aware, and more discerning customer base. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; preferably business, statistics and mathematics. MBA is a plus. Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing, direct to consumer business, strategic planning and branding is required. Excellent PC skills required. Understanding of conservation not-for-profit organizations is desired. This position supervises marketing staff and requires travel for marketing conferences and vendor visits. Cover Letter and Resume are required. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/ careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled.

Education Intern - PRBO Conservation Science is seeking an Education and Outreach Intern from April 1 – June 15, 2006. Compensation is $500 per month with housing provided at PRBO’s Palomarin Field Station on the coast in Marin County, CA, north of San Francisco. The Education and Outreach Intern will assist the Education Staff with all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, interpreting bird monitoring techniques, habitat and bird conservation and general bird ecology to organized groups and visitors of all ages at ﬁeld sites, classrooms, school restorations, and after-school programs, assisting with monthly bird walks, attending local festivals and events, overseeing the Visitor Center at Palomarin, and developing written materials as needed. An interest in education and interpretation, familiarity with birds, effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, ability to perform work in the outdoors under variable weather conditions on uneven terrain, and the use of a personal vehicle is a MUST. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in environmental education, the ability to identify western birds, and Spanish language skills. Please send a resume and cover letter explaining interests (1 page max.), speciﬁc dates of availability, and contact information of 3 references to Melissa Pitkin at mpitkin@prbo.org, or PRBO Conservation Science, 4990 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970. Close Date: Until Filled.

Internet Application Developer - The Internet Application Developer develops web-enabled applications predominantly in a Coldfusion environment. This candidate will develop and maintain content management systems and e-commerce solutions. This candidate will help us implement the next generation of our internet that is interactive and dynamic. Our leading candidate will express a passion for internet programming and be excited about internet technology trends. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, computer programming, or information technology. At least 5 years experience developing webenabled applications. First and foremost, our leading candidate will be fluent in Macromedia Coldfusion. This position should have knowledge of or interest in Active Server , .NET, Web Services, and SQL. Cover Letter and Resume are required. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/ careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled.

Curator of Animals - The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo invites qualiﬁed persons to apply for the animal curator position. The Curator of Animals position requires a high level of experience and expertise in establishing care, feeding and enrichment techniques for a diverse animal collection, managing animal keeper and supervisory staff, writing for technical and popular audiences, designing and renovating exhibits with a keen eye for interpretive opportunities. The ability to work cooperatively with all CPZ departments and the other divisions of the Wildlife Conservation Society is essential. Experience working with Public Relations staff, print and television media is a plus. Advanced degree preferred. Send resume/ cover letter to include salary requirement to: The Wildlife Conservation Society, Human Resource Department- CPZ-Cur, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460. E-mail hr@wcs.org Type CPZ-Cur in subject. Close Date: Until Filled.

Senior Vice President - The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is looking for a Senior Vice President for External Relations. This person should be a dynamic, experienced professional able to lead SCA’s Public Relations and Advancement initiatives through an exciting period of growth. Established in 1957, SCA is the leading national organization engaging young people in meaningful conservation service and environmental education experiences. With an annual budget of $25 million, SCA annually engages three thousand SCA members who volunteer more than 1.5 million hours to conserve America’s natural and cultural resources in forests, refuges, urban areas, and National Parks across the United States. SCA envisions doubling the number of members and others impacted over the next five years.The Senior Vice President will be responsible for increasing and diversifying SCA’s resource base and greatly elevating SCA’s public profile by implementing innovative fundraising and marketing concepts. Using SCA’s forty-nine year legacy of strong programs and partnerships, and a dedicated constituent base including forty-five thousand alumni as a platform, the right candidate will successfully publicize our continued organizational growth and presence.Based at SCA’s national headquarters in Charlestown, NH, this position requires senior management level skills with a B.A. or B.S. plus

Naturalist Intern - The Environmental Interpretation/ Naturalist Intern is responsible for assisting the Head Naturalist with daily operations in the Activity Center/Nature Center, and with daily Nature Programming. Interns will plan, organize, implement and evaluate all daily activities involving nature. Internship will begin in May and end in August pending availability for students semester. Internship must fulfill part of applicants academic curriculum (Preferably for credit). Majoring in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or other related fields. CPR certified or willing to get certified on arrival. Excellent customer service skills. Compelling interest in educating others about wildlife safety and environmental issues. Knowledge of proper terminology, principles, and technical sciences. Ability to identify local flora and fauna of a barrier island and knowledge of other Southeastern wildlife and environmental areas. Valid drivers license. Able to translate knowledge of nature to guests of all ages in a hospitable manner. Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate Coastal Ecology Camp and nature programs. Willing to handle all of the animals in the Nature Center and on the island not limited to snakes, turtles, alligators, birds and small mammals. Maintain all animal exhibits. Perform office duties (proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point.) Complete and record sales transactions. Assist in the upkeep of department facilities. Able to lift 30-50 pounds.

Able to swim. Able to operate boat. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions, which include extreme heat for extended periods of time. Assist with loggerhead sea turtle and white tail deer project. Perform additional duties upon request. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (2-3 past employers and 1-2 academic advisors) to Jackie Eckert 8 Veranda Beach Dr. Fripp Island, SC 29920. Close Date: Until Filled. Education Internships (2 positions) - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Location: Roma, Texas. Job Description: Visitor Services/Environmental Education Internships (12 weeks minimum) are available at Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge from June through August 2006. The refuge is located on the Rio Grande River, on the border with Mexico. Known worldwide for its incredible bird and butterfly diversity, the Lower Rio Grande Valley is one of the best wildlife watching sites in the U.S. Those selected will spend approximately 50% of their time assisting with the Visitor Services Program, 40% with the Environmental Education Program, and 10% performing maintenance duties at the new Roma Bluffs World Birding Center. Duties include but not limited to: operating the visitor center, developing and/or presenting interpretive (walking, van, and canoe tours) and educational programs and materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, or other computer software; conducting sales of bookstore items; providing information and assistance to visitors; and facility, trail and garden maintenance. Qualifications: Experience working with diverse audiences is preferred but not required, as well as speaking Spanish. Work conditions outside can involve high temperatures and humidity as well as intense sunlight in remote areas. Biting and stinging insects are present. Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods. This position requires 40 hours/week, including weekends. Interns will receive a stipend of $110/week, laundry stipend and free housing in the form of a trailer. Housing is located inside Falcon State Park (20 miles away) and a vehicle will be provided for transportation to and from work. A valid state drivers license is required. Application: Applicants should specify “Visitor Services/EE” when sending a resume with the phone numbers and email addresses of 3 references (preferably previous supervisors). Send a resume to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Roma Bluffs World Birding Center, (Attn: Smokey Cranfill, Mgr.), 77 Convent St., Roma, Texas 78584. Close Date: April 15, 2006. Assistant Naturalist - The Assistant Naturalist is responsible for assisting the Head Naturalist with daily operations in the Activity Center/Nature Center, and with daily Nature Programming. Responsibilities will include: Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate Coastal Ecology Camp and nature programs.Presenting tours and live animal encounters to guest of the island; Assisting in developing new programs; Aiding in research for programs; Handling and presenting a variety of program animals; Assisting with special events; Developing new animal exhibits; and Office work, documentation & following policies and procedures. Qualifications: Compelling interest in educating others about wildlife safety and environmental issues. Knowledge of proper terminology, principles, and technical sciences. Ability to identify local flora and fauna of a barrier island and knowledge of other Southeastern wildlife and environmental areas. Able to translate knowledge of nature to guests of all ages in a hospitable manner. Willing to handle all of the animals in the Nature Center and on the island not limited to snakes, turtles, alligators, birds and small mammals. Maintain all animal exhibits. Able to lift 30-50 pounds. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions, which include extreme heat for extended periods of time. Perform additional duties upon request. Minimum Qualification: B.S. in biology, natural sciences or related fields. Benefits: $500 Stipend bi-weekly/Housing Provided Documentation Needed: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (2-3 past employers and 1-2 academic advisors) to Jackie Eckert 8 Veranda Beach Dr. Fripp Island, SC 29920. Close Date: Until Filled. Naturalist Intern - The Environmental Interpretation/ Naturalist Inter is responsible for assisting the Head Naturalist with daily operations in the Activity Center/Nature Center, and with daily Nature Programming. Interns will plan, organize, implement and evaluate all daily activities involving nature. Internship will begin in May and end in August pending availability for students semester. Qualification: Internship must fulfill part of applicants academic curriculum (Preferably for credit). Majoring in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or other related fields. CPR certified or willing to get certified on arrival. Excellent customer service skills. Compelling interest in educating others about wildlife safety and environmental issues. Knowledge of proper terminology, principles, and technical sciences. Ability to identify local flora and fauna of a barrier island and knowledge of other Southeastern wildlife and environmental areas. Valid drivers license. Able to translate knowledge of nature to guests of all ages in a hospitable manner. Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate Coastal Ecology Camp and nature programs. Willing to handle all of the animals in the Nature Center and on the island not limited to snakes, turtles, alligators, birds and small mammals. Maintain all animal exhibits. Perform office duties (proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point.) 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upkeep of department facilities. Able to lift 30-50 pounds. Able to swim. Able to operate boat. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions, which include extreme heat for extended periods of time. Assist with loggerhead sea turtle and white tail deer project. Perform additional duties upon request. Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma. Preferred Qualification: Working toward BS. Benefits: $350 Stipend bi-weekly/Housing Available. Starting Date: May 01, 2006. Documentation Needed: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (2-3 past employers and 1-2 academic advisors) to Jackie Eckert 8 Veranda Beach Dr. Fripp Island, SC 29920. Email: jackiee @frippislandresort.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Education Media Specialist - The Education Media Specialist will join the Earthwatch Education team and work closely with the Marketing & Communications department, especially Web. This is a 2 year grant funded position with possibility of renewal. The Education Media Specialist will play a lead role in the development and coordination of video productions about global Earthwatch research projects. The goal is to produce a series of educational films geared towards key stakeholder audiences. The films will highlight the science and research findings of selected research projects and promote the Earthwatch educational engagement model. This person will also be able to think strategically towards replicating the Earthwatch film and educational productions in the future. Qualifications/Skills: Masters of Education with a focus on media production or an MFA or in digital media (or equivalent professional experience) preferred; Experience in instructional videobased communication production and design and a strong knowledge of interactive web-based media. Strong conceptual and methodological grasp of the intersection between video production, curriculum design and national k-12 education standards. Video content configuration, navigation, interpretation and production. Send cover letter, resume and portfolio samples to hr@earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075. Close Date: April 15, 2006. Program Staff - YMCA Camp Potawotami’s Outdoor Education Center is located on 210 acres of beautiful land in Northeastern Indiana. Our program serves students mainly in grades 4-6. We provide residential programs ranging from 2-3 days as well as day programs. All of our classes are experience-based with lots of hands-on, discovery learning. Staff members work with each school to prepare a unique curriculum that will meet the individual needs of its students and teachers. Currently we run programs in the Spring (March-May) and Fall (late August-December), however, there are opportunities for employment during the summer months as well. Prepare and facilitate a variety of classes: teambuilding, climbing tower, pond study, and archeology. Organize and lead evening programs: Underground Railroad, campfires, The Beast, and night hikes. Host some schools and weekend groups as needed. Contact: Jill Rohr, YMCA Camp Potawotami, jill@camp-potawotami.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Teacher/Naturalist - Do you love young children (ages 2-7) and have a passion for nature? Are you creative, energetic, engaging and genuinely interested in connecting young children (and their parents and caregivers) to the natural world? PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration is looking for an outstanding candidate to teach and manage our classes in the Boston area. Teaching Responsibilities: Lead children and parents or teachers in outdoor exploration using hands-on activities, songs, games, stories and projects. Number of classes per week may vary depending on season. Competitive pay/class commensurate with experience. Qualifications: Prior teaching experience (preschool or lower elementary level a plus); Experience in outdoor education and/or degree in the natural sciences a plus; Dependable, responsible and organized; Fun-loving, creative and engaging; College graduate; Must have a car, and; Immediate start date. Contact: Rachel Rock, Puddlestompers Nature Exploration, 40 Rockledge Road, Newton, MA 02461. Email: info@puddlestompers.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Summer Naturalist - Seattle Audubon Nature Camp is located at Magnuson Park in NE Seattle. Our programs focus on science, ecology, and art education for children ages 5 through 14. Qualifications: Requires BA/BS in science, education, or related field, and experience working with children. Camp or teaching experience preferred. First Aid and CPR certification required by start of work. Full-season is 11 weeks, June 15 – September 1, (one week of training/set up, 10 weeks of camp, then clean up). **Naturalist staff may be asked to take 2-5 days off during the season if enrollment is low; however, no more than 5 days off during a summer season. Hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday during camp. Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references. Interviews will be conducted in March/April for the summer season! Contact: Susan Tallarico, Seattle Audubon, 8050 35th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115. Email: suet@seattleaudubon.org. Close Date: April 30, 2006. Organic Garden Intern - Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is seeking an organic garden intern/instructor to help manage

Environmental Education & Eco Tourism our organic garden and to serve as a part time educator for our education programs to students ages 4th grade to adult. The organic garden intern would be based at Horn Ranch and is responsible for all garden maintenance and coordination with the Food and Hospitality Director regarding the produce needs in Jawbone Flats. This position is also responsible for teaching ancient forest based curriculum to some of the larger education groups that visit, in order to maintain small group sizes. Minimum qualifications: BS/BA, previous environmental education and/or teaching experience, organic gardening experience, and familiarity with the basic elements of outdoor skills. The selected candidate will have the necessary personal qualities required in similar small non profit organizations: the ability to succeed in a friendly, supportive, and demanding environment. Please see our website at www.opalcreek.org for more information and a position description. Compensation: $300/month plus instructor wage ($45-$60 a day) when teaching, housing, utilities and partial board. To Apply: Send a resume and letter of interest to Katie Ryan, Program Director, at kryan@opalcreek.org or at 917 SW Oak, Suite 412 Portland, OR 97205. Close Date: Until Filled. Interpretive Naturalist - The individual will provide interpretation about birds, butterflies, dragonflies, native plants, wetlands, ecology, and the World Birding Center site(s) to visitors (indoors and outdoors). Will work, under the supervision of the site manager, to design, develop and implement interpretive presentations, guided walks, and nature-related programs, both on and off site. The individual will recruit and supervise volunteers to assist in such duties as bird & butterfly counts, nature walks, feeding stations, and other special projects. Individual should be outgoing, energetic, comfortable with public speaking, and able to work with diverse audiences, including children. Position requires working knowledge of WBC operations. Will require work on weekends and may require work in evenings. Requires one (1) year experience in the field of wildlife, interpretive work, or science education. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to work weekends. Also requires a valid Texas driver’s license (Class C) with satisfactory driving record maintained at all times. Contact Marisa Oliva, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, PO Box 1079, Edinburg TX 78540. Email: moliva@edinburgwbc. com. Close Date: April 1, 2006. Conservation Corps Position - Be part of an energetic team working with various community partnerships in this conservation stewardship position. 12-month AmeriCorps position. 9-10 hour workdays, regular weekend volunteer events, plus 4 & 8 day “spike camp” projects. High physical demand; must have ability to hike to semi-remote worksites, carry heavy loads, work in all weather, etc. To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter describing your past experiences as they relate to the position to: doug.schindler@mtsgreenway.org. Email responses are preferred, but hard copies will also be accepted. Close Date: Until Filled. Director of Development (Environmental Programs) - The University of Wisconsin Foundation is seeking a bright, creative, innovative, energetic, experienced professional to take a leadership role in planning and executing the major gifts development efforts for three of UW-Madison’s flagship environmental programs: The Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, the Arboretum and the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. This position is dedicated to enhancing philanthropic support for outstanding faculty, students, programs and facilities that will build upon UW-Madison’s prominence as one of the leading environmental research institutions in the world. The successful candidate will possess a combination of talent, passion, commitment, sophistication and life experience to lead an ambitious development program in support of these campus priorities. Contact: Kathy Sciborski, University of Wisconsin Foundation, 1848 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53726. Email: kathy.sciborski@uwfoundation.wisc.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Education Web Content Manager - The Education Web Content Manager will join the Earthwatch Education and Information Technology teams and support the Earthwatch Institute mission. This is a 2 year grant funded position with possibility of renewal. We seek a cutting-edge new media artist with experience in cross-platform web design and interactive web-based media. The Education Web Content Manager will play a lead role in the development and coordination of web content related to Earthwatch educational programs and a series of film productions about global Earthwatch research projects. The goal is to create an online environment conducive to high quality engagement and learning about these education films. Qualifications/ Skills required: Two + years of work experience in digital/ new media development, including computer animation, motion graphics and/or other aspects of web/digital media production; Expertise in traditional media production (film, video, audio), or print-based communication; Proficient in all aspects of visual web design, including color, typography, layout, branding and visual UI design. Software skills needed: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash and HTML/CSS. Experience with video editing software such as Final Cut or Adobe Premier. Cover letter,

resume, and portfolio samples to hr@earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075. Close Date: April 15, 2006. Naturalist Intern - Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center (IDELC) is a residential education facility within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore that works in close partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). Naturalist Interns are key members of the program staff at the IDELC. Naturalist Interns will develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. They will instruct children and adults regarding the diversity of ecosystems, plants and animals, and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and southern Lake Michigan region. This is a full-time 10 month position (late August – late May), involves weekend and evening hours. $175-$200/week, room and board, National Park Service training. Contact: Brian Forist, Education Director, Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton, IN 46304. Email: bforist@duneslearningcenter. org. Close Date: April 17, 2006. Summer Camp Directors/Assistant Directors - Develop and Implement natural History Lessons, activities, games, arts and crafts. Oversee Junior Counselors, supervise campers health and safety, attend staff trainings. Maintain clear communications with staff, parents, and campers. Qualifications: Camp Directors Must be 21 years or older and Assistants 18 years or older. Must have background in the following: environmental education or science, teaching, or working with children. Must love kids and enjoy working outdoors! Must have current CPR and First Aid or be willing to become certified. Criminal Background check required. Contact: Tracey Hall, Camp Coordinator, Audubon Society of RI, 12 Sanderson Rd, Smithfield, RI 02917. Email: thall@asri.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Internship Coordinator - The Casey Trees Endowment Fund seeks to hire an Internship Coordinator to organize the activities of our Urban Conservation Youth Leadership Program. Qualifications: Leadership experience and a desire to work with youth. College graduate or graduate student, with academic/professional experience in youth development as well as an environmental field. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse group of people. Superior organizational skills; ability to multitask and set priorities. Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Creativity, flexibility, and a positive spirit The position will involve mainly office work with some fieldwork required. Applicants must possess a valid US driver’s license, be 21 years of age or older, and be comfortable driving a pick-up truck or van. Contact: Amy Thorn, Casey Trees Endowment Fund, 1425 K Street, NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20005. Email: athorn@caseytrees.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Community Programs Director - Primary responsibilities include: developing a strong Community Programs department within the Science School; leading and teaching interpretive programs; hiring and direct supervision of a Lead Seasonal Naturalist and up to 8 seasonal Naturalist Interns; oversight of programs at two nature center facilities; administration and financial management of Community Programs; and, sustaining positive relationships with land management agencies and other program partners. Qualified applicants will have experience preparing and presenting interpretive programs in a variety of formats and locations. Knowledge of Rocky Mountain ecology and geography is preferred. A Masters degree in Natural Resource Interpretation or a related field or the equivalent in interpretive programming experience is desired. The Science School operates in a four-season outdoor environment in a resort region and a love for sunny summers and snowy winters in the mountains is a must. Contact: Kim Langmaid, Gore Range Natural Science School, PO Box 9469, Avon, CO 81620. Email: kiml@gorerange.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Conservation Project Manager - The Conservation Project Manager is responsible for researching, editing, and writing grant proposals. Monitors activities of grant funded programs to insure compliance with grantor’s requests and produces or coordinates the production of required reports. Works with Grant Specialist or administrator to structure, track and report on grant programs, both public and privately funded. Contact: Sheryl Trim, The Nature Conservancy, 964 N. Jefferson Street , Jackson, MS 39202. Email: strim@tnc. org. Close Date: May 15, 2006. Teacher Naturalist - Teacher Naturalists are the heart of the Caritas program. They lead exploration groups of up to 14 students on hikes and group discussions, run camp activities (archery, canoeing, etc.) assist with large group events (campfires, meals, prayer service, etc.), and occasionally provide night support. All of these activities and responsibilities take place in a cooperative and supportive environment. The Caritas staff is a faith community, which means we live and work together, share a positive attitude, and celebrate a belief in something greater than the self or the physical world. $450 per 2 weeks, housing, 7 paid vacation, Full Benefits. Contact: Josh Seitchik, Caritas Creek Environmental Education, PO Box 188, Occidental,

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CA 95465. Email: jseitchik@cccyo.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Education Assistant - This 16 hour per week position will be composed of primarily administrative duties including general office duties, taking program reservations, and assisting with special events and workshops. It will also involve set up, clean up, and occasional assistance with both indoor and outdoor education programs for a variety of age groups. Some time will also be spent on exhibits, aquarium, and laboratory maintenance. We are searching for someone available from mid to late March through June. There is a possibility of continuation through August depending on funding. The ability to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays is preferable, but other applicants will be considered as well. Occasional nights or weekends may be requested. Qualifications: ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong organization and communication skills; familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office programs; ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and walk over uneven outdoor terrain; valid drivers license and reliable transportation; interest in or knowledge of environmental education or coastal ecosystems helpful. $11.50/hr plus the possibility of community housing. Contact Sarah Jolly, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells, ME 04090. Email: sjolly@wellsnerr.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Environmental Education Instructor - Work with people of all ages teaching outdoor and environmental education. Lead participants through hands-on outdoor experiences discovering nature. Summer positions provide the opportunity to gain valuable teaching and networking experience through with a focus on Nature Study Camps. $500-$700/month plus room and board. Contact: Mike Brubaker, Pocono Environmental Education Center, RR 2 Box 1010, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328. Email: mikebru@peec.org. Email: May 10, 2006. Environmental Education Coordinator - The Environmental Education Coordinator’s job responsibilities include planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the LACC’s wild lands awareness efforts and environmental educational programs. This includes developing comprehensive programs and providing training to increase exposure to and awareness of the value of our wilderness areas and their importance to the larger environmental movement. This position’s functions also include providing training to staff that will increase the organization’s capacity to promote wild lands preservation. Other duties may be assigned, as needed. $40,000 to $45,000 annualized salary (a starting salary higher than $40,000 is based on experience. Contact: Ingrid Marroquin, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Attn: Human Resources, Post Office Box 15868, Los Angeles, CA 9001. Email: jobs@lacorps.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Instructor/Take PART - Audubon Vermont’s Take P.A.R.T. program, based in Huntington, VT provides graduate students, teachers and environmental educators with an opportunity to work in a science and conservation based field-research program. Campers range in age from 15-18 and come from around the country to participate in the program. Audubon offers two research projects that are coordinated and overseen by a professional biologist or ecologist. Instructors provide support to the lead scientists and assist in day-to-day program activities. The instructors are the primary supervisors of the participants on the teams. Audubon’s Take P.A.R.T. program will enhance your fieldresearch skills and your interest of the natural history of Vermont! Instructors will be based out of Huntington, VT but will be travelling across the state. $1,600 - $1,800 plus room and board. Contact: Bridget Butler, Audubon Vermont, 255 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, VT 05462. Email: bbutler@audubon.org. Close Date: April 15, 2006. Camp Counselor/Naturalist Trainee - Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center (IDELC) is a residential education facility within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore that works in close partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). Camp Counselors/Naturalist Trainees are members of the program staff at the Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center (IDELC) and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Junior Ranger Program. Resident Supervisor/Naturalist Trainees will supervise summer camp residents and develop their outdoor education and resource interpretation skills and techniques. They will assist in the instruction of children regarding the diversity of ecosystems, plants and animals, and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and southern Lake Michigan region. Contact: Brian Forist, Education Director, Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton, IN 46304. Email: bforist@duneslearningcenter. org. Close Date: April 15, 2006. Environmental Education Instructor - Experience the spectacular scenery of NH’s White Mountain National Forest! The AMC, a non-profit conservation organization, offers environmental education to public, private, and homeschooled groups in a residential school program called A Mountain Classroom. Responsibilities: Work primarily with middle school students in multi-day courses. Programs include forest and watershed ecology, map and compass,

outdoor skills and Leave No Trace ethics. Hiking based program with occasional overnight trips to backcountry facilities, emphasizing safety and team building and science education. Instruct evening programs. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in E.Ed., biology, ecology, or related field, and trip leading experience. Wilderness First Aid and CPR required, WFR preferred. Desire to teach young people, and love of the outdoors in all conditions. Available: April 19 – mid-June. Salary $315.00/wk, with option of Room & Board for $45.00/wk. Contact: Andrea Muller, Appalacian Mountain Club, PO Box 298, Gorham, NH 03581. Email: amuller@outdoors.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Leadership & Outdoor Educator - Seeking a creative and energetic individual who displays the initiative, integrity, flexibility, and eagerness to deliver consistent high quality service. Responsibilities: Facilitation and development of leadership and teambuilding programming, coordinating students in dinning hall set up, portraying an early 19th century pioneer in a living history program, leading a group of 18 students through a natural history course (such as forest ecology, geology, pond study, etc), leading a hike or craft, singing at a campfire, weekend programming, supporting services, and group well-being. Facilitation of low and high ropes courses, rock climbing, rappelling, and other outdoor adventure activities for the purpose of teambuilding and developing leadership skills. Assisting in recruitment of new groups and maintaining relationships with existing groups in order to expand the existing guest base will also be vital. Full Time Benefits, $250-380 week, On site housing. Contact: Andrea DeBow, YMCA Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, Ohio 45054. Email: adebow@daytonymca.org. Close Date: April 1, 2006. Part-Time Seasonal Naturalist - The Audubon Naturalist Society is seeking a part-time seasonal naturalist to help with our growing school programs. This position is located at our Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, MD. Responsibilities include teaching outdoor programs for grades pre-K through six (both as part of a team and solo), maintaining program materials, and helping with administrative duties. Hours are approximately 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for a 10-week spring season (last week of March through first week of June). Desired qualifications: Experience working with children ages 4-12, experience teaching in an outdoor setting, knowledge of environmental education principles, basic natural history knowledge of the D.C. region, enthusiasm, flexibility and a love of nature. To apply: Send resume and cover letter to: helen@audubonnaturalist.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Residential Internships - Located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Hidden Villa is a farm and wilderness preserve dedicated to inspiring a just and sustainable future through multicultural and environmental education programs for children, youth and the community. Yearlong internships in environmental education, community programs and animal husbandry offer the unique experience of living and working onsite, while learning aspects of environmental education programs, sustainability, organic agriculture, animal care and nonprofit administration. Benefits include a stipend, formal and informal educational training, shared housing with other interns, seasonal food from the farm, two paid weeks off, sick leave and medical/dental benefits. Internships are full-time residential internships. All interns receive a stipend, formal and informal education offerings, shared housing with other interns, and seasonal food from the farm. Benefits include: two paid weeks off (one during Hidden Villa’s December break), sick leave and medical and dental benefits. Please mail your cover letter, a copy of your current resume and completed general and supplemental application form by Friday April 14th to: Internship Coordinator, c/o Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 or via e-mail to: coverington@hiddenvilla.org. Applications available on our website: www.hiddenvilla.org. Close Date: April 1, 2006. Naturalist - Experienced naturalists needed to teach fifth and sixth grade children on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Spring season runs April 22nd - June 16th. Teach local ecology and leadership activities to develop a sense of community and connection to the natural world. Enjoy panoramic views of Tahoe from the three-story staff home. Two classes of fifth and sixth graders will stay Tuesday through Friday, will be divided into trail groups of 12-15, and will learn Tahoe hydrology and freshwater biology aboard a 45’ Tahoe research vessel for one of those days. On other days naturalists will lead all/day hikes to teach forest ecology. Lessons are correlated to state standards and include astronomy, geology, forest, water, and wildlife ecology, evening programs, community-building challenges, and service learning projects. Qualifications: Residential outdoor school experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, environmental ed background, college degree or equivalent experience, positive attitude, first aid, CPR, background check. Campfire skills very desirable. Contact: Jonathan Mueller, Great Basin Outdoor School, 5125 Escuela Way, Reno NV 89502. Email: jrm3p@alumni. virginia.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. 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Academic advance mountain cultures. In Appalachia we work mostly in education. Field Instructors work as a team of three along with a school’s visiting faculty member and another TMI Field Instructor to deliver Outdoor, experiential and environmental education courses. We work with all ages and populations, but most of our guests are middle school children. Contact David Colby Martin, The Mountain Institute, HC 75 Box 24, Cirlcleville, WV 26804. Email: dmartin@mountain.org. Close Date: April 15, 2006. Conservation Crew Leaders - NYC offers a residential service learning program for youth ages 14-19, crews live, work, and recreate in remote locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California. Staff live with a team of ten participants in a full-time capacity and work shoulder to shoulder with the crew. Responsibilities include supervising the successful completion of conservation projects; implementing daily environmental education program; coordinating camp life; preparing required paperwork; leading weekend recreation trips; and learning skills to safely operate chainsaws. Qualifications: At least one year of college courses and/or relevant work experience. Requires current wilderness first aid and CPR certifications, valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing for three years, and excellent physical condition. NYC looks for applicants that possess a diverse background in outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental education, youth leadership, and manual labor. Minimum of 20 years old. Positions available: Late March through October; Please see NYC’s web site for program schedule. To Apply: Complete online application in Field Staff section of NYC’s web site which includes attaching your résumé, Cover Letter, and list of four references. Send to: Steven Shewach, Northwest Youth Corps, 2621 Augusta St., Eugene, OR 97403. Phone: 541-349-5055 ext. 216. Email: work@nwyouthcorps.org. Close Date: May 20, 2006. Environmental Educator - SoundWaters is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Long Island Sound and its watershed through education. All educator/ deckhands live and teach aboard an 80-foot three-masted schooner that serves both children and adults in Western Long Island Sound. SoundWaters is looking for crew to report to the schooner March 13th and work through mid July. Qualifications: Pursuit of degree and / or career in science (bio, geology, chem, etc.), history, or other field with some experience teaching young people preferred. Enjoy working with people, especially children. Strong verbal communication skills and lots of ENTHUSIASM! Must feel comfortable in a close knit, cooperative living and working situation. Willingness to live aboard the schooner and participate in the shipboard community. Musical ability, particularly singing, a big plus. USCG pre-employment drug testing required. $200 per week plus room and board on the schooner SoundWaters. Contact: SoundWaters, Attn: Schooner Jobs, 1281 Cove Road, Cove Island Park, Stamford, CT 06902. Email: jcathcart@SoundWaters.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Teacher/Director - The Audubon Naturalist Society is accepting applications for the position of teacher/director of its new preschool, the Audubon Nature Preschool, opening September 2006. Applicants must have: a degree in early childhood education, primary education, or a related field; at least two years’ work experience in a licensed childcare facility, kindergarten, or early childhood program; supervisory experience in an educational setting; and, a strong commitment to environmental education and active, hands-on learning. During the summer of 2006 the teacher/ director will work with the Preschool Advisory Committee and ANS staff on curriculum and program planning. During the school term, September – May, his/her hours will be 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fifteen children will be enrolled in the preschool. Children must be four-years-old by March 1, 2007. The preschool is located at the Audubon Naturalist Society’s nature sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The salary is in the low 20’s and depends on level of experience. This is a 9-month part-time position. Additional employment in other ANS programs is a possibility. Send or email cover letter, resume, and three references to: Marcia P. Sward, Director of Environmental Education, Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, msward@audubonnaturalist.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Assistant Grower - Applicants must be able to commit to the entire 7-month growing and harvesting season. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in having farming in their future, able to lift at least 50 pounds, and ready to work hard in all sorts of weather. Workers will be involved in all aspects of vegetable production including greenhouse management, seeding, transplanting, weeding, watering and pest control, harvesting and marketing. Some variation in length of workdays (both long and short) can be expected. The farmsite is open to the public, and employees are expected to work well with volunteers and children. Some management and direction of volunteers is necessary. The hands-on work itself will be your greatest teacher and the people working with you will be able and interested to share their experience as well. Time off will be given throughout the season for workers to visit other farms through the Eastern Mass. CRAFT program (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training). Contact: John Mitchell, Heirloo9m Harvest

Community Farm & CSA, PO Box 1031, Westborough, MA 01581. Email: farmer@heirloomharvestcsa.com. Close Date: April 15, 2006. Field Teacher - URI’s Environmental Education Center is seeking qualified educators to plan, teach, and lead outdoor lessons in Ecology (forest, wetland, wildlife, and winter ecology), Social Science (living history, archaeology, farm life, early American history), Adventure (group building, low ropes, orienteering, outdoor skills), and Evening Programs (night hike, campfire, underground railroad, town meeting, etc.) to school students primarily in grades 4-8. Evening duties required (two to three nights per week). Other responsibilities are to help create a supportive community environment for students, visiting teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff, assist with the operation of a historic working farm, help with limited kitchen duties, and participate in trail maintenance. Field Teacher/Naturalists also may have opportunities to lead environmental and outdoor adventure programs with adults, college students, and preschoolers. Dates of Employment: Late August to early-December. Early-January to early-June. Early March through early June. Contact: John Jacuques, W. Alton Jones Campus, 401 Victory Hwy., West Greenwich, RI. Email: urieec@etal. uri.edu. Close Date: April 28, 2006. Summer Ecology Instructor - The Institute of Ecosystem Studies (IES) is looking for two enthusiastic, knowledgeable ecology educators to lead our Summer Ecology Camp. Position will begin early June and end in August. Located on 2000+ acres in New York’s Hudson Valley, IES provides one week long day ecology camps for grades 2-7. Instructors develop curriculum, prepare materials, teach and collaborate with educational and scientific staff. Activities include ecology investigations in streams, forests, ponds and fields located on the property, hiking, environmental games, nature arts & crafts. Applicants need to have completed coursework in a relevant scientific field or in education, plus have teaching experience and certification in first aid and CPR. Low-cost housing is available in IES facilities if needed. Please send cover letter and resume along with names and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Human Resources, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Job Ref #06008Ee, PO Box AB, Millbrook, NY 12545; jobs@ecostudies.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Ecology Education Intern - Serve as an Educator at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center. Lead 4 hour environmental ed. programs for 5th grade students, including 2 hour hikes. Assist permanent staff with building exhibits, writing curriculum and trail maintenance. Staff Saturday “Public” Days once a month. Live on site. Secure buildings and provide evening presence. Other special projects as assigned. $300 a week plus housing & utilities. Contact: Paul Mauermann, NMMNHS, 1801 Mountain Road, Albuquerque, NM 87144. Email: paul.mauermann@nmmnh.state.nm.us. Close Date: Until Filled. Environmental Educator - Do you have passion for the outdoors and teaching others about it? This is the job for you! Spend your days hiking and canoeing while teaching children in a beautiful setting right on the Wisconsin River. This position is a great way to broaden your skills by teaching natural and cultural programs, outdoor recreation and low ropes initiatives, as well as learning scheduling and coordinating. Qualifications: Ability to work in a team setting with enthusiasm and creativity and the desire to teach environmental education to summer 4-H groups. Applicants must have obtained at least a sophomore standing in college. A Bachelor or Associate degree in Education, Natural Science, Biology, Environmental Education, or a related field preferred. Applicants should be lifeguard certified or be willing to obtain this certification before employment, as well as posses First Aid and CPR certification. A number of our programs are conducted on or near the Wisconsin River, so lifeguard certification is desired. Preference will be given to applicants with life guard certification, as well as training and/or experience in environmental education, natural resources or youth development. We have seasonal positions running from mid April to August and June to August. The contract may be extended for the fall season, if desired. To Apply: Submit via email or standard mail, a resume, cover letter and three references to: Toby Grabs, Upham Woods 4-H Environmental Education Center, N 194 County Rd N., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. Email: uphamcoordinator@verizon.net. Close Date: May 21, 2006. Naturalist - The primary responsibility of this position is instruction of a comprehensive Outdoor Education and Recreation program for students of all ages. This is a permanent full time position. Qualifications: Holds a bachelors degree and is interested in gaining experience working in a residential environmental learning center program. Holds or is able to acquire training in Basic First Aid and CPR. Life guarding certification desired but not required. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Contact: Jim DeVries, Laurentian Environmental Center, 8950 Peppard Rd., Britt, MN 55710. Email: jim@laurentiancenter. com. Close Date: April 3, 2006. Environmental Educator - Located on one of the beaches

of Orcas Island in the Puget Sound 75 miles north of Seattle, YMCA Camp Orkila offers 285 acres of beautiful forest, marine, and freshwater environments, as well as a salmon hatchery, new Marine Education Center with 18,000 gallon salt water aquarium, several challenge courses, and large organic garden. Responsibilities include teaching classes in marine / aquatic science, terrestrial ecology, earth science, facilitating group development and challenge course activities, and leading large group recreation programs for 5th-6th grade students. You will work at least two evenings a week running evening programs. All staff will work 5 days a week which will include one weekend day working with family camp and retreat programs. Experience working in environmental education or BS/BA in environmental science, education, recreation, or related field preferred. First aid/CPR certification by first day of employment preferred. You must have some experience working with children. Being a team player, having a sense of humor and a strong work ethic are essential! $200/$220 week + room/board in nice staff housing. Workers comp provided. Opportunity to learn sea kayaking and other great perks! Employment is March 8th through June 16, 2006. Can be set up as an internship. Check out www.camporkila.org. Send resume and references to Christy Shiers, Director Environmental Science Programs, cshiers@cs.seattleymca.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Camp Counselor - Work with kids ranging from age 4.5 – 14, during our Summer Explorers Camp located at the Chickatawbut Hill Education Center in the Blue Hills Reservation. Each week you will have a different field group of children to teach and to lead in their exploration of nature. Some paid natural history training will be provided. Position runs June 19th through September 1st. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have the ability to design and implement environmental activities and integrate them into lessons. Must have standard first aid/CPR certification. Must be able to work well with children and other staff members. Must be professional, energetic, and have a positive attitude and most importantly the willingness to have FUN! Compensation: $300 - $400 per week, housing available for small fee. Contact: Stephen Hutchinson, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186. Email: shutchinson@massaudubon.org. Close Date: May 1, 2006. Environmental Education Program Director - Camp Singing Wind, owned and operated by Camp Fire USA Lower Columbia Council, and is located 2 miles west of Toledo in beautiful southwest WA! We own 184 acres of wooded land and we offer day and resident camp programs for children grades K-12 during the summer. We are in the process of building an outdoor education program to run throughout the year. The position will be to develop and implement a residential outdoor environmental education and outdoor living skills program for Camp Singing Wind located near Toledo, Washington. Camp Fire USA Lower Columbia Council, PO Box 503, Toledo WA 98591-0503. Email: campfireusa@toledotel.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Young Adult Program Southern Assistant District Manager - The Minnesota Conservation Corps provides hands-on environmental stewardship and service-learning opportunities to youth and young adults while accomplishing priority and cost effective conservation and natural resource management projects and emergency response work. Young Adult corpsmembers (ages 18-25) enrolled in the MCC program are AmeriCorps national service volunteers. They serve for 10.5 months, from February to December, earn a living allowance and gain valuable work and life skills. MCC crews complete projects for a wide variety of natural resources agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Typical projects include wildlife surveys, trail development, erosion control, prescribed burning, wildland firefighting, invasive plant eradication, stream rehabilitation, tree planting, water access improvement, prairie restoration, and timber stand improvement. The Southern Assistant District Manager position will report directly to the Southern District Manager, and will assist in the management of 5 young adult conservation corps crews located throughout southern Minnesota. Minnesota Conservation Corps, Tim Johnson-Grass, Human Resources, 2715 Upper Afton Rd. Suite 100, Maplewood, MN 55119 or by email to: hr@conservationcorps.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Education & Outreach Coordinator - PRBO Conservation Science is seeking an Education and Outreach Intern from 1 Apr - 15 Jun 2006. Compensation is $500 per month with housing provided at PRBO’s Palomarin Field Station on the coast in Marin County, CA, north of San Francisco. The Education and Outreach Intern will assist the Education Staff with all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, interpreting bird monitoring techniques, habitat and bird conservation and general bird ecology to organized groups and visitors of all ages at field sites, classrooms, school restorations, and after-school programs, assisting with monthly bird walks, attending local festivals and events, overseeing the Visitor Center at Palomarin, and developing written materials as needed. An interest in education and interpretation, familiarity with birds, effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability

to work ﬂexible hours, including weekends and evenings, ability to perform work in the outdoors under variable weather conditions on uneven terrain, and the use of a personal vehicle is a MUST. Candidates with experience in environmental education, the ability to identify western birds, and Spanish language skills are preferred. Please send a resume and cover letter explaining interests (1 page max.), speciﬁc dates of availability, and contact information of 3 references to Melissa Pitkin, (EM: mpitkin@prbo.org), or PRBO Conservation Science, 4990 Shoreline Hwy 1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970. Close Date: Until Filled.

Faculty Coordinator - Research Experiences for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for two positions for Faculty Coordinators of the Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. The NAPIRE Program provides research opportunities for 15 competitive students from the colleges and universities that are part of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation. Each student works under the close supervision of an individual mentor. Successful applicants will work closely with each other, as well as with research mentors, the Director of the Undergraduate Programs, and other OTS staff in all aspects of the design and implementation of the 2006 NAPIRE Program, and will be responsible for on- site supervision and coordination of program activities. The NAPIRE Coordinator also may act as a research mentor for one or more undergraduate students. The program objectives are to: 1. Introduce Native American and Pacific Islander students to the biodiversity of the tropics. 2. Help students analyze the role that Native Peoples in the Neotropics play in forest conservation and, by extension, examine the role of conservation in their own communities. 3. Provide students with a hands-on opportunity to learn about the scientific method and field research techniques. 4. Develop the student’s research abilities by conducting guided field research projects along side established tropical researchers. Qualifications: --Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology or a related field. --Professional research experience in tropical biology or tropical conservation biology. --Experience in teaching Native American and Pacific Island students --A strong interest in and disposition for working with undergraduate students. --Professional experience in supervision of undergraduate field research. --Excellent communication and organizational skills. --Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred --Native American and Pacific Island faculty are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is a 6-month, part-time contract, with an anticipated start date of March 15, 2006, and an anticipated end date of September 15, 2006. The position is based at in Costa Rica at the OTS Las Cruces Biological Station from May 30, 2006 through August 20, 2006. The contract is renewable for up to three years, depending on funding and performance. To apply: send résumé or CV with cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, mentoring philosophy, and research interests, sample publications, and the names, addresses and e-mails of references to the Director of Undergraduate Programs, Organization for Tropical Studies, Box 90630, Durham, NC 27708-0630. Applications may also be sent electronically to: rechum@cro.ots.ac.cr . Close Date: Until Filled. Environmental Studies Chair Position - Antioch New England Graduate School invites applications for a Chairperson for the Department of Environmental Studies. This role represents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader to join one of the nation’s preeminent programs in environmental studies and continue its development as a nationally recognized center for interdisciplinary learning, practice, and research. The successful candidate must provide strong visionary leadership in an atmosphere of shared governance to promote excellence in graduate education, research, professional practice, and scholarship throughout the department. The position requires (1) a Ph.D. in a relevant field, (2) a proven record of excellent academic teaching and research, (3) evidence of a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, (4) strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including substantial personnel and budgeting responsibility, (5) ability to foster and to maintain a positive and open relationship with internal and external constituent groups, and (6) a national professional reputation. The Chairperson reports to the Academic Dean of the Graduate School. This position will start when filled but could be as early as August 2006. Review of applications will begin 15 March. Please submit: (1) a letter of application summarizing your qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a

Career Changers & Support representative sample of your research publications, (4) a statement of your leadership experience and your teaching and research interests, (5) a statement of how you view trends in the field of environmental education, and (6) three letters of reference to: Search Committee for Chairperson of the Department of Environmental Studies. Antioch New England Graduate School, 40 Avon Street, Keene NH 03431. Electronic submissions to: hr@antiochne.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Wildlife Disease Ecologist - The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University seeks to fill a tenure track faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Wildlife Ecology, with an emphasis on wildlife disease ecology. The Department is broad in scope, with expertise in conservation and management of animal populations and communities and their habitats. ISU is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Required: Ph.D. in wildlife ecology or related natural resource field; knowledge of the ecology of wildlife diseases, and demonstrated ability to conduct field projects that contribute to our ability to understand and evaluate potential impacts of emerging disease vectors on both wildlife and human populations. Preferred: Post-Doctoral experience, proven ability to obtain external funding support, publications in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and advising, and experience in applied wildlife ecology and management. For further details and application instructions, go to www. iastatejobs.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Ecologist - The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi invites application for a tenure-track assistant professor position in ecology. The successful candidates will join our rapidly growing department with strong research programs in molecular biology, genomics/bioinformatics, cellular and organismal biology, and ecology. Applicants working in any area of ecology will be considered. Possible areas of interest include, but are not limited to, microbial, population, community, and ecosystem ecology, without regard to taxa. A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, competitive startup package, new modern lab space, and state-of-the-art facilities will be provided. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active, extramurally funded research program, mentor graduate students, and participate in undergraduate/ graduate teaching in his/her area of expertise. A doctorate in appropriate discipline and postdoctoral research experience are required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, copies of pertinent reprints and three letters of reference to: Dr. David Beckett, Ecology Search Committee, Dept. of Biological Sciences, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive # 5018, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001. Close Date: Until Filled. Biometrics and Quantitative Modeling of Ecosystems - The Departments of Forest Resources and Rangeland Ecology and Management at the University of Idaho seek applicants for a tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor with expertise in biometrics and quantitative modeling of ecosystems. Applicants should have a Ph.D. with experience applying biometrics and modeling skills to forest or rangeland systems, proven ability to secure external funding, demonstrated research publication in refereed journals, and evidence of teaching ability and interest. Responsibilities will include developing a research program that advances biometric knowledge as applied to natural resources and uses quantitative modeling tools to understand complex ecosystems. The successful applicant will also design an undergraduate course focused on forest and rangeland measurements and inventory plus a graduate course. For more information, see the full position description. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research focus, academic transcripts, and contact information for three references. Apply online at http://www.hr.uidaho. edu/. Direct inquiries and application materials to: John D. Marshall, Department of Forest Resources, College of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 441140, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844 1140 (E mail: jdm@uidaho.edu | Phone 208 885 6695). Close Date: Until Filled. Plant Ecologist/Plant Physiologist: Tenure-track Faculty Position - Responsibilities: Teach 12 credit hours per semester, including all required laboratories. Teach introductory biology for science majors and/or introductory biology for non-science majors. Teach lower division general botany and upper division courses in plant physiology, plant ecology, and plant sampling methods. Additional duties require advising students, providing service to the Department, the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the College, and the community. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population. Qualifications: Required: A Ph.D. in biology with a botanical emphasis and the ability to teach Plant Ecology and Plant Physiology. Preferred: Post-graduate work or field research in Plant Ecology and/or Plant Physiology. Have interest and demonstrated ability in teaching a diverse student body at

the introductory and advanced undergraduate levels. Have at least one year of prior teaching experience at a 4-year college or university. Appointment: Begins August 15, 2006. Application: Submit a letter of application that relates your education and experience to the qualifications listed above; a current resume; copies of undergraduate and graduate college and/or university transcripts (official transcripts will be required of finalists) and three current letters of recommendation to: Dr. William Baxendale, Department of Biology, Metropolitan State College of Denver, P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 53, Denver, CO 80217-3362. E-mail:_ baxendal@mscd.edu, General Office Phone: 303-556-3213, Fax: 303-556-6426. Close Date: Until Filled. Wilder Chair in Botany - The Department of Botany, College of Natural Sciences, University of Hawaii seeks a Distinguished Botanist for the G. P. Wilder Chair. This position is available for a period up to 12 months and is available on an annual (or one semester) basis. Applications are sought from individuals in any field of botany with expertise complementary to departmental faculty. Primary duties include sharing of expertise through interactions with faculty and students in the Botany Department and offering a seminar series or course in their specialty area. Salary is competitive and research support may be provided; arrangements will be tailored to the requirements of each Chair holder within the purposes and limits specified by the endowment. Submit vitae, contact information (email, phone, fax) and a statement of planned activities for the period of appointment to Dr. Alan Teramura, Chair, Department of Botany, UHM, 3190 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822-2279. Separate Fall and Spring appointments may be available. Interested persons wishing information about appointments in future years are encouraged to inquire in advance. Applications will be reviewed semi-annually to allow decision at least one year prior to appointments, when possible, with best consideration for applications received eighteen months prior to desired appointment (by March 1st for Fall appointment in the following calendar year; September 1st for Spring appointment two years forward). Inquiries may be made to botany@hawaii.edu or Fax 808 956-3923. Close Date: Until Filled.

Manager of Administration - The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) currently seeks candidates for the position of Manager of Administration in the Gabon Country Program. WCS first started working in Gabon in 1985 and established a country program under Lee White’s direction in 1992. WCS activities in Gabon include technical assistance for National Park and protected area planning and management, capacity building in management, tourism and scientific institutions, research and monitoring, park delimitation, eco-tourism planning and development, and instituting a wildlife health program and bushmeat management program. The Manager of Administration is responsible for management of the office administration, logistics and human resources functions. The MA is based in Libreville, Gabon and reports to the Country Program Manager. Responsibilities include supporting field operations on administrative and logistical matters including the procurement and shipping of equipment, supervision of Administrative Assistant and IT manger, assistance in maintaining proper licenses, insurance and visas for staff and equipment, and ensuring that the Country head office is run efficiently. The MA will also be responsible for maintaining staff operations manual, liaising with New York staff regarding staff issues, and working with the Personnel Director to develop career development and training programs. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing an administrative or logistical team. A Bachelor degree, preferably in Business Administration is required. French and English written and spoken fluency is essential. The candidate should have strong organizational and proven managerial skills as well as proficiency on Microsoft Word and Excel. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong analytical skills are also necessary. The candidate must be willing to travel to field sites, and work constructively in a multicultural situation with strong interpersonal skills. The position would ideally begin in March-April 2006. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and CV to Bryan Curran at both bcurran@wcs. org and wcsafrica@wcs.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Finance Director - The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) currently seeks candidates for the position of Financial Director in the Gabon Country Program. WCS first started working in Gabon in 1985 and established a country program under Lee White’s direction in 1992. WCS activities in Gabon include technical assistance for National Park and protected area planning and management, capacity building in management, tourism and scientific institutions, research and monitoring, park delimitation, eco-tourism planning and development, and instituting a wildlife health program and

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bushmeat management program. The Finance Director is responsible for the management of the financial systems, reporting to Head Office and Donors, budgetary reporting and controls, monitoring and compliance of internal controls, conducting operation reviews of project sites, and cash management. The position is based in Libreville, Gabon and reports to the Country Director. Responsibilities include monthly accounting and management of the budgetary process, monitoring and reporting on the financial activity of government grants and contracts, and working with the Country Director on the development of funding requests. The FD will also work with field projects to review monthly financial activity and assure compliance with WCS as well as grantor policies. The candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience managing a financial area for an organization, or three years internal audit experience. A Bachelor degree in Business Administration is required, with a MBA or CPA degree being desirable. French and English written and spoken fluency is essential. The candidate should have experience with the financial management of US government grants and contracts as well as experience in implementing financial systems (Systems Union experience preferred). Good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong analytical skills are also necessary. The candidate must be willing to travel to field sites, and work constructively in a multicultural situation with strong interpersonal skills. The position would ideally begin in March-April 2006. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and CV to Bryan Curran at both bcurran@wcs. org and wcsafrica@wcs.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Special Assistant to the President - NWF is seeking a Special Assistant to the President to serve as a key member of this team. The Special Assistant will use knowledge of NWF to ensure initiatives are given the proper time and consideration on the President’s calendar and at leadership meetings by strategically managing requests, streamlining interactions with others, and liaising with constituents as a representative of the Office of the President. This person will determine the priority of requests for the President’s attention and delegate or proceed as appropriate. The Special Assistant will attend internal meetings in CEO’s absence, prepare and brief the President on activities as appropriate, insure timely follow-up from meetings, and possibly travel with CEO. They will also maintain strong relationships and stay abreast of developments and initiatives within NWF. The Special Assistant will collaborate with staff to oversee the President’s office, calendar, travel, special events, projects, and to manage communications including preparing, drafting, editing itineraries, presentations and briefings. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s preferred. Coursework in related science and policy subject matter. Minimum 10 years management experience, project management and/or accountability for results. Prior work at executive level and with senior leadership team. Ability to exhibit strong independent decision making and judgment. Supervisory experience preferred. Proficiency with MS Office, particularly PowerPoint. Candidates must be unfailingly diplomatic and poised, able to work with staff across levels and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Cover Letter and Resume are required. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Group Sales Manager - The Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to oversee daily management, staff development motivation, business results and ongoing strategic planning for the overall group sales operation. Responsibilities include and are not limited to: Administration- Meet and exceed individual and department sales quotas; Develop annual sales quotas, align sales territories as necessary for optimum coverage; Oversee development and implementation of all sales direct marketing programs and sales collateral/ promotional material. Maintain and control expenses for the Group Sales Department. Sales- Motivate, direct and train the outside sales department team; Oversee the tour and travel area of sales. Develop annual sales quotas; align sales territories as necessary for optimum coverage. Overnight travel may be required. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree and a minimum of three to five years successful experience in the attraction, leisure or hospitality industry managing a sales team of at least two sales representatives. Proven experience in development and management of annual sales area plan, staff quotas and area budget control. Proficiency in MS Office. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have valid drivers license. Excellent benefits package including 3 weeks vacation, medical/dental pension plan. Send resume w/cover letter, including salary requirements to: WCS, Box: LKGM, Human Resources Dept., 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY&10460. Close Date: Until Filled. Human Resources Coordinator - Prepare materials for New Hire Orientation. Create, maintain, and file employee personnel files. Perform and submit background checks. Edit job description into job posting. Post open positions both internally and externally, and contact outside agencies to place help wanted advertisements for open positions. Track resumes and applications received from candidates. Process and review Staff Requisition packages. Create identification cards for new hires. Assist with training programs and material. Prepare binders and handle vendors

regarding training binders, and printing orders. Distribute all material, and confirmation letters to Managers and participants. Coordinate room scheduling, handle catering, and function as a liaison between employees and training consultants. Maintain attendance record. Ad hoc research projects as requested by management. Generate Crystal & Munis reports. Develop and maintain statistical databases for management and HR employees. Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times. Must be highly dependable, attentive to detail, demonstrate initiative and effective organizational skills. Must have good time management skills and be able to work with limited supervision. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Must be able to work well under pressure and adjust to changing priorities. Ability and willingness to accept additional responsibility and work as a team member. BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent work experience in Human Resources. At least two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources field. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the Internet. Knowledge of Munis or Crystal software not required but desirable. Interested Candidate may submit an updated resume, and cover letter to: Human Resources @ Bronx Zoo.HRCORD, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460. Close Date: Until Filled. Manager - Drawing upon the diversity of NWF’s educational resources (productions, publications, and programs) the regional education project manager will work with the Center Director and Director of Education Programs – Eastern and Southern Region to design and implement strategies to successfully achieve the goals of NWF’s Education Department as they relate to the Gulf States Region and designated communities. That design and implementation should be shaped to deliver educational services to citizens of all ages; and to create synergies with, and complement the achievement of, NWF’s conservation goals where appropriate. Within the parameters set by NWF’s national drivers and education projects, the manager will coordinate in an ongoing manner with key regional and education department staff to ensure the national education programs continue to appeal to local audiences within the region. A critical part of project design and implementation will be fundraising from foundations and large donors to support the project activities, identifying and cultivating strategic partners, community leaders, and program participants, and creating awareness about NWF programs through all media outlets. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. in Communications, Education/Environmental Education/Studies/Science, Natural Resources or other related field. Post-graduate degrees or work preferred. Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in: project coordination, planning and implementation, establishing and cultivating partnerships, fundraising and grant writing. Prior experience working with the media and volunteers. Experience working with computers, specifically MS Office, PowerPoint and database software and knowledge of region and state environmental issues is necessary. Cover Letter and Resume are required. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled. Advancement Administrative Assistant – New York. Provides administrative support to the Advancement Director, NE Region and coordinates various office functions for the NE Advancement office. The Advancement Assistant performs a variety of administrative functions such as scheduling visits and meetings with prospects, donors and volunteers; assists in event logistics for major donors; maintains comprehensive records of major donor activity and prospect contacts utilizing the major donor tracking system. Serves as staff liaison with General Services and Director of Operations, Advancement on issues regarding Northeast office space and facilities. 1 year office or related experience with Windows, Word and Excel proficiency; experience with fundraising software/database. Strong organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, and enthusiasm for working with colleagues and volunteers. Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with staff, volunteers and potential donors. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, and ability to work well with diverse groups of people. 1 year experience in event planning. Apply to: Sierra Club Human Resources Department, 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Email: resumes@sierraclub.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Communications Manager - NWF is seeking a self-starter to be a Communications Manager to produce strategic media results for global warming, public lands, & other campaigns. This individual will proactively reinforce NWF’s brand, strategic priorities, and leadership status in a broad range of media. Must write op-ed, statement copy quickly, cleanly, and accurately. B.S. in Journalism, English, or PR & at least 5 yrs of progressive exp. in journalism or campaign/ advocacyrelated communications. Superior analytical, writing, verbal & time management skills; track record of communications success. Cover letter required. Salary is in high 50’s. Start date 05/01/06. NWF offers an excellent benefits package. Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway. Close Date: Until Filled.

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