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| A nonprofit organization committed to ecological research and conservation |
| ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE |
| ECOSTUDIES INSTITUTE |
| Contact Information: Ecostudies Institute P.O. Box 703 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 305-213-8829 ecostudies@ecoinst.org |
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
WESTERN BLUEBIRD REINTRODUCTION (SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA)
FIELD TECHNICIAN needed for Western Bluebird reintroduction project on San Juan Island, WA. This
position offers an exceptional opportunity to learn and experience island ecology in the Pacific Northwest and
includes housing at Friday Harbor Labs, a marine lab run by the University of Washington. Primary duties will
include: searching for and monitoring released birds, feeding birds and maintaining aviaries prior to their
release, trapping and banding, investigating reported sightings and coordinating observations from volunteers.
Ideal candidates will have good birding skills, a strong interest in avian research and conservation, and a good
driving record. The majority of work is on private land and excellent communication skills are required.
Applicants must be willing to work long hours, and most work days will begin at sunrise. Position runs from 2
March 2010 – 16 July 2008 (may be extended depending on funding). Pay rate is $1,500-1,700/mo DOE + housing
(some meals may be included). Application deadline is 1 February 2010, but applications will be evaluated as they
are received. To apply send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
to: GARY L. SLATER EM: glslater AT ecoinst DOT org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Thanks for your interest, and send any general job-related questions or comments here.
WESTERN BLUEBIRD REINTRODUCTION (SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA)
FIELD TECHNICIAN needed for Western Bluebird reintroduction project on San Juan Island, WA. This
position offers an exceptional opportunity to learn and experience island ecology in the Pacific Northwest and
includes housing at Friday Harbor Labs, a marine lab run by the University of Washington. Primary duties will
include: searching for and monitoring released birds, feeding birds and maintaining aviaries prior to their
release, trapping and banding, investigating reported sightings and coordinating observations from volunteers.
Ideal candidates will have good birding skills, a strong interest in avian research and conservation, and a good
driving record. The majority of work is on private land and excellent communication skills are required.
Applicants must be willing to work long hours, and most work days will begin at sunrise. Position runs from 2
March 2010 – 16 July 2008 (may be extended depending on funding). Pay rate is $1,500-1,700/mo DOE + housing
(some meals may be included). Application deadline is 1 February 2010, but applications will be evaluated as they
are received. To apply send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
to: GARY L. SLATER EM: glslater AT ecoinst DOT org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Thanks for your interest, and send any general job-related questions or comments here.