American Redstarts in Jamaica

FIELD ASSISTANT- Immediate Replacement Sought! One of our field assistants had to back out at the last minute and as a result we are seeking a field assistant for a project working with American Redstarts in Jamaica. Project begins ASAP and continues until May 15th. Departure dates to Jamaica could be as early as January 15. Applicants must already have a valid US Passport. Assistants can expect long hours in the field, at least six days per week, wading in mangrove swamps inhabited with crocodiles and maneuvering through dense second growth scrub. Competitive applicants will have experience in netting, banding, and bleeding birds and will have the ability to re-sight small active color-banded birds. Experience collecting foraging behavioral data on small songbirds is a plus, but not required. This is an all expenses paid volunteer position (i.e. no salary, but travel to and from Jamaica as well as good Jamaican food and comfortable sea-side lodging are provided). Send cover letter, CV, and phone numbers for 3 references to NATHAN COOPER as soon as possible (EM: nathanwands AT hotmail.com). Please include “Jamaica Field Assistant” in the subject line.