Contrato de prácticas para dos anilladores de aves en Alaska

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Alaska Songbird Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving Alaska’s boreal birds through ecological research and education. We are seeking two interns to assist research and education efforts at the Creamer’s Field Migration Station, a long-running banding station within the town of Fairbanks, operating during spring and fall migration. Training will be provided in bird banding and mist netting techniques, bird identification, and environmental education.


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties may include but are not limited to: operating mist nets, monitoring and removing birds from mist nets, recording data, leading 1-hour field trips (grades K-12), leading 1-hour bird walks for visitors, station maintenance, interacting with volunteers, greeting independent visitors, creating virtual education content and social media outreach, and entering data in a manner consistent with ASI procedures. Responsibilities are expected to break down as follows: research & monitoring (40%); science education and community interaction (40%); data summarization and entry (10%); and field logistics (10%).

QUALIFICATIONS: Interns must possess a demonstrated interest in ornithology, science education, a strong work ethic, meticulous approach to collecting and recording data, positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, a genuine desire to gain experience in banding, and working in a community-based research model. Interns must make common sense decisions concerning wildlife interactions (e.g., moose, bear), be able to work independently and as part of a team. In addition, this position requires many early mornings (starting as early as 5:30 AM), weekend work, and the ability to follow a work schedule that is dependent upon changing weather and field logistics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bird banding requires good manual dexterity and eyesight and involves long periods of being on your feet with few or no breaks. Interns must be able to access all mist nets and travel with groups of children and adults to the study area. This job may require walking through waist deep water and vegetation, carrying a backpack with gear (~25lbs), stepping over logs and fences, crossing uneven terrain, riding a bicycle, and carrying heavy objects in high levels of insect activity and inclement weather conditions.

HOURS: Variable, not to exceed 40 hours/week from August 2 - September 30, 2021. Required to work many weekend days.

Salary: Living stipend of $1,250 per month. Stipends are taxable and paid in monthly installments. Free or low-cost housing may be available.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (at least one should be familiar with your experience/skills working with youth) as a single document to Robert Snowden: ASI.science@aksongbird.org. This position will officially close June 30, 2021, but will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found.