Seasonal Field Biologist Texas

The Nature Conservancy seeks up to 8 SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS from 1 Mar to 25 Jun 2010 to conduct monitoring of the endangered Black-capped Vireo. Workers will receive several weeks training in mist-netting, banding, nest finding, and navigation with GPS and map. If you want to learn these skills, this job is for you. The work takes place at Fort Hood, a military installation adjacent to the city of Killeen, Texas. The primary tasks will be to locate color-banded vireos, find nests, monitor nests, map territories, conduct distance sampling surveys, and band both adults and nestlings. Crew members will be expected to keep extensive records and follow detailed protocols. Pay is $13.00/hour and workers must provide their own housing and transportation to work. We will help you begin your search for housing and connect you with potential room mates. Applicants should be in good physical condition, have good hearing, and be able to see the full spectrum of colors. Work lasts 35-55 hours/week and you will get overtime pay for hours beyond 40/week. Work starts before sunrise, and involves much walking in a hot, sunny environment with chiggers, fire ants, cacti, snakes, and poison ivy along with a colorful variety of birds and wildflowers. Four days of weekend work during the season is expected. Applicants must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, a valid driver's license, and a good driving record. To apply, complete an online application. Make sure to fill in all fields of this application (even if the information is also included in your resume) and upload your cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document. This document must include e-mails and phone numbers for 3 references. Visit (URL: http://www.nature.org/careers). Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click "Careers". Next click the box labeled "how to apply" then "view positions". Finally, click on "Advanced Search". On the resulting screen, fill in the number 11484 in the "Job Opening ID" and set the "Find Jobs Posted Within" field to "Anytime". The application deadline is 8 Jan 2010, but you can improve your chances by applying early. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have questions, contact KRISTIN COMOLLI (EM: kcomolli AT tnc.org).