Falkner Island, CT
3 months beginning May 19th, 2014
Intern
Duties
include but are not limited to: monitoring productivity of roseate and
common tern, banding tern chicks, finding nests in rocky areas,
re-sighting fledglings and adults from field blinds, keeping accurate,
organized, and detailed data/field notes, constructing productivity
plots, doing light maintenance, participating in lethal and non-lethal
predator management, operating small watercraft and associated vehicles,
and educating the public.
Responsibilities may vary due to the
strengths of individuals.
Details: Internships will begin on May 19th
and continue until the middle of August. The position involves working
long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Schedules will be around 40
hours per week, but will vary frequently in the length of day and start
time. Days off may not be consecutive.
Staff will live in the research
station on the island with other refuge staff for most of the field
season. There is no heat or running water in the station, but there is
solar electricity.
Interns will have free dormitory style housing at
Refuge headquarters in Westbrook, CT on their days off. Training will
be provided including the DOI's Motorboat Operator Certification Course.
A small living allowance of $180.00/week will be provided.
Send a
cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 3 references
(must include email and phone number) by February 14, 2014 via email
(EM: Kristina_Vagos@fws.gov). Please do not send applications by mail.
Previous
bird banding experience is necessary. Applicants must have the ability
to perform the physical duties of the position including being able to
walk on uneven, rocky embankments with field equipment in all kinds of
weather and work in areas with poison ivy. Applicants must be able to
work with minimal supervision, be very independent, easy-going, be able
to work with the public of all ages in a professional manner, and
possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Additional experience with beach
nesting birds, field work in a field camp setting, data collection,
bird identification, waterfowl hunting, and an academic background in
wildlife biology, zoology, environmental science or a related field are
preferred.