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Training Opportunities KBO is dedicated to training biologists and students throughout the Americas. The following internships and training workshops are sponsored by the Klamath Bird Observatory:
Check back for information on upcoming workshops! KBO provides training opportunities for field biologists and educators through our internship program. Interns are not employees. Internships last from 3-6 months, during which interns learn skills, techniques, and methods through participation in research, education, and outreach. The following three internship opportunities are available: BIRD BANDING , May through October 31, 2008 Klamath Bird Observatory is seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in our long-term landbird monitoring program in the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion of southern Oregon and northern California during the breeding and fall migration seasons. Duties and instruction will include mist netting, bird census, data entry and management, public and school group outreach, and other duties as required. Applicants should have a strong interest in birds, natural history and field biology, and be prepared to work long days in the field under adverse conditions (heat, cold, biting insects), camp out on a regular basis, follow prescribed protocols, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, be in good physical condition, work well both independently and closely with others, possess good communication skills, and have a valid Driver’s License (non-US citizens must possess a valid International Driver’s License; candidates may be asked to provide DMV driving record). Additional preferred qualifications include good bird identification skills, passerine mist-net/banding experience, camping and orienteering experience, Spanish language skills, experience driving on rough mountain roads. Training will follow North American Banding Council (NABC) standards and be provided by NABC Certified Bander Trainers through workshops, seminars, and field training. Focus will be on safe, ethical mist netting and banding and advanced ageing/sexing techniques. Housing and transportation between study sites are provided. A stipend of $500 per month is available depending on qualifications and by mutual agreement. Per-mile transportation costs will be reimbursed for personal vehicle use. A minimum of three month commitment required with longer periods preferred. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to BOB FREY (EM: bif<AT>KlamathBird.org) Klamath Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 758, Ashland, OR 97520; (PH: 541-201-0866).
BIRD NESTING BEHAVIOR, April through July 2008 Klamath Bird Observatory is seeking motivated individuals to participate in a study assessing the effects of fuels reduction in riparian areas of the Applegate Valley, in the Klamath Bioregion of southern Oregon. Work will include collecting nesting behavior data on select focal species, completing corresponding vegetation surveys, data entry and management, equipment maintenance, and other duties as required. Applicants should have a very strong interest in birds, natural history and field biology, and be prepared to work long days in the field in possibly inclement weather, follow prescribed protocols, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, be in good physical condition, work well both independently and closely with others, possess good communication skills, and have a valid Driver’s License (non-US citizens must possess a valid International Driver’s License). It is essential that the applicant be comfortable and capable of working independently in the forest each day. Additional preferred qualifications include: good bird identification skills, camping and orienteering experience, the ability to drive 4X4 and standard transmission vehicles on small mountain roads. Field training on protocol methodology, bird id, and orienteering will be provided in the first several weeks of the internship. Housing will be provided, although occasional camping may be necessary. A stipend of $500 per month is available depending on qualifications and by mutual agreement. Per-mile transportation costs will be reimbursed for personal vehicle use. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references, preferably by email, to Jaime Stephens(EM: jlh<AT>KlamathBird.org) Klamath Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 758, Ashland, OR 97520; (PH: 541-201-0866). POSITIONS FILLED!
BIRD EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Klamath Bird Observatory is seeking interns interested in education, outreach, and interpretation to aid in a variety of projects. For more information on specific positions, see the attached document(s): To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by email to Ashley Dayer (EM: aad<AT>KlamathBird.org). Applications will continue to be considered until positions are filled.
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