Cornell has posted several IBWO job openings on its web site. Pretty interesting, they apparently need a "volunteer coordinator" to wrangle volunteer searchers:
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Bioacoustics Team Leader – 04330
Job Description
Description
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a motivated Bioacoustics Team Leader to aid in the search for Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in the Cache River and White River, National Wildlife Refuge (NWRs), Arkansas from October 17th, 2005 through April 30th, 2006. The position will be tasked with leadership responsibility for one technician, deploying, retrieving, and harvesting data from acoustic autonomous recording units (ARUs). Applicants must have demonstrated experience with maintaining and basic troubleshooting of electronic equipment (preferably under field conditions). Assist with the coordination of logistics, assign tasks, and follow-through to assure tasks are completed on a daily basis. The incumbent will receive supervision from the Field Supervisor. Ensure that all field protocols and procedures adhere to safety requirements. Position will require living in eastern Arkansas with housing and some meals provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This position is a rare opportunity for a top-quality person to apply their technical and birding skills toward the conservation of North America’s most critically endangered bird. Incumbent is responsible for providing their own travel to and from Arkansas.
This is a temporary appointment for approximately 6.5 months.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources or Electrical Engineering; 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination.
Must have demonstrated leadership experience. Experience in troubleshooting electronic circuitry. Experience in acoustical analysis. Strong auditory and visual bird identification skills; excellent navigation skills; boat/canoe experience. Excellent organizational skills, record-keeping skills, and meticulous attention to detail is a must. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Moderate physical work is required, as well as the ability to lift 50+ pounds. Must be willing to work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.) and capable of enduring difficult field conditions. Work hours will vary and may be lengthy during this field season.
Knowledge of bottomland hardwood forest ecosystems and/or woodpecker ecology helpful. Experience using GPS technology, GIS databases, and general field and laboratory data management desired.
All application materials must be received by Tuesday, August 30, 2005.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Lead Volunteer Coordinator – 04334
Job Description
Description
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a motivated Lead Volunteer Coordinator to train and direct volunteer birders in the search for Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in the Cache River and White River, National Wildlife Refuge (NWRs), Arkansas from October 17th, 2005 through April 30th, 2006. Provide leadership for a small team of volunteer searchers in 2-week cohorts, who will be tasked with using a variety of protocols to conduct systematic and adaptive surveys for Ivory-bills. Assist with the coordination of logistics, assign tasks, and follow-through to assure tasks are completed on a daily basis. The incumbent will receive supervision from the Field Supervisor and make routine decisions within the parameters outlined by the Field Supervisor. Ensure that all field protocols and procedures adhere to safety requirements. Position will require living in eastern Arkansas with housing and some meals provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This rare opportunity is for a top-quality person to apply their field and birding skills toward the conservation of North America’s most critically endangered bird. Incumbent is responsible for providing their own travel to and from Arkansas.
This is a temporary appointment for approximately 6.5 months.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biology/natural resources or related field; 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination.
Must have demonstrated leadership experience; excellent auditory and visual bird identification skills; previous professional experience conducting bird surveys; excellent navigation skills; boat/canoe experience. Must have an outgoing and engaging personality to effectively deal with dozens of birders volunteering for our effort. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Moderate physical work is required, as well as the ability to lift 50+ pounds. Must be willing to work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.) and capable of enduring difficult field conditions. Work hours will vary and may be lengthy during this field season.
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Field Team Leader – 04337
Job Description
Description
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a motivated Field Team Leader to aid in the search for Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in the Cache River and White River NWRs, Arkansas from October 17th, 2005 through April 30th, 2006. Provide leadership for a small team of searchers who will be tasked with using a variety of protocols to conduct systematic and adaptive surveys for Ivory-bills. Assist with the coordination of logistics, assign tasks, and follow-through to assure tasks are completed on a daily basis. The incumbent will receive supervision from the Field Supervisor and is responsible for making routine decisions with in the parameters outlined by the Field Supervisor. Ensure that all field protocols and procedures adhere to safety requirements. Position will require living in eastern Arkansas with housing and some meals provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This position is a rare opportunity for a top-quality person to apply their field and birding skills toward the conservation of North America’s most critically endangered bird. Incumbent is responsible for providing their own travel to and from Arkansas.
This is a temporary appointment for approximately 6.5 months.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biology/natural resources or related field; 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination. Must have demonstrated leadership experience; excellent auditory and visual bird identification skills; previous professional experience conducting bird surveys; excellent navigation skills; boat/canoe experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Moderate physical work is required, as well as the ability to lift 50+ pounds. Must be willing to work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.) and capable of enduring difficult field conditions. Work hours will vary during this field season.
All application materials must be received by Tuesday, August 30, 2005.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Field Researcher – 04340
Job Description
Description
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking 12 motivated Field Researchers to search for Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in Cache River and White River, National Wildlife Refuge (NWRs), Arkansas from October 31st, 2005 through April 30th, 2006. Incumbents will be required to work independently, under general supervision, using a variety of systematic and adaptive sampling protocols to search for ivory-bills in the bottomland hardwood forests of east-central Arkansas. Required to follow and adhere to all safety and field protocols and procedures. Position will require living in eastern Arkansas with housing and some meals provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This rare opportunity is for a top-quality person to apply their field and birding skills toward the conservation of North America’s most critically endangered bird. Incumbent is responsible for providing their own travel to and from Arkansas.
This appointment is for approximately 6 months.
Qualifications
High School Diploma and training in field research techniques required. Bachelor’s degree in biology/natural resources or related field and 1 year of experience, or equivalent, preferred. Minimum of two years experience in field research required. Must have excellent auditory and visual bird identification skills; excellent navigation skills; boat/canoe experience.
Moderate physical work is required, as well as the ability to lift 50+ pounds. Must be willing to work under varying climatic conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.) and capable of enduring difficult field conditions. Work hours will vary and may be lengthy during this field season.
Knowledge of bottomland hardwood forest ecosystems and/or woodpecker ecology helpful. Experience using GPS, GIS databases, and basic data entry is a plus. A valid driver’s license is preferred.
All application materials must be received by Tuesday, August 30, 2005.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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