WILDLIFE INTERN needed from mid-Apr through mid-Jul to assist in
conducting wildlife surveys on Eastern Shore of Virginia and Fisherman
Island National Wildlife Refuges located at the southern tip of the
Delmarva Peninsula. Duties include assisting with beach-nesting bird
monitoring, breeding landbird surveys, marsh bird callback surveys,
vegetation measurements, invasive species monitoring, predator surveys
and data entry; however, a majority of the work will involve
beach-nesting bird surveys. A driver’s license is required. Candidate
selected should be reliable and willing to endure heat, humidity,
various biting insects and early mornings. Work is often conducted in
thick shrub-scrub vegetation. Interns must be able to work independently
and have good observation skills. Area is relatively rural with most
services located approximately 10 miles away. The position requires a 40
hour work week with housing provided and a stipend of $200 per week.
Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references
to PAM DENMON, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, 5003
Hallett Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Applications can also be
e-mailed to Pamela_Denmon@xxxxxxx.
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Susan A. Heath
George Mason University
Environmental Science Department
Fairfax, VA
Secretary, Virginia Avian Records Committee
Keeper, Virginia Comp List at www.virginiabirding.org
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