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Field educators (7-8 positions) needed to staff fall raptor migration study sites in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Texas. Projects will run between 15 August and 15 November 2006; specific dates vary by site. Primary responsibility is as community and visitor liaison. Duties include: promote HWI activities in nearby communities, greet visitors, explain HWI and its mission, promote membership and merchandise availability, coordinate field trips and outreach, help identify migratory birds, discuss research objectives, methods and results, prevent uncessary visitor distraction of counters and banders, and document visitation. All educators work as volunteers receiving a non-taxable daily stipend of $30/day (~$900/month), a $150 project-access travel stipend, and reimbursement for other work-related travel and expenses. Should funding permit, a pre-season networking period with housing and stipend provided will be added to the term of some positions.

Natural history, natural resources and/or raptor identification knowledge are desirable. Background in experiential or environmental education is preferred. Public speaking and networking skills are required. Applicants must be in good physical condition, be able to endure long hours in the field and variable weather, and must be able to work well in a team environment. Most projects (all but TX--housing provided) are in high-elevation remote areas and require camping on site. All crewmembers at such sites must supply their own camping gear and in most cases their own food supplies. A vehicle is required for all projects, and in most cases one capable of backcountry travel is recommended. Applicants must be available for the entire season.

Send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses, and dates of availability preferably by email to jhajj@hawkwatch.org or by regular mail to Education Department, HawkWatch International, Inc., 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Visit www.hawkwatch.org for project locations and descriptions. Positions are open until filled.

9-10 positions available to conduct trapping and banding of migratory raptors at long-term field sites in Nevada, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Projects will run from mid-August through October 2006, with specific dates varying by site. Weather permitting, all banders will work six days per week in teams of 3 to 5, supplemented when possible by other crewmembers and qualified volunteers. Banders will work as volunteers receiving a non-taxable daily per diem of $30-35/day ($900-1100/month, possibly higher for those with relevant telemetry experience), a $150 site-access travel stipend, and reimbursement for other work-related expenses.

Applicants must have experience with bird capture, handling, and banding techniques, preferably involving raptors. Some positions will require prior experience with trapping raptors at a migration banding station. Applicants must be in good physical condition, be able to endure long hours in the field and variable weather, and must be able to work well in a team environment. All projects are in high-elevation remote areas, experience highly variable weather, and require camping on site. All crewmembers must supply their own camping gear and in most cases their own food supplies. A vehicle capable of backcountry travel is required in most cases. Experience outfitting birds with backpack-style radio or satellite transmitters will be of significant value.

Send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses, and dates of availability preferably by email to mneal@hawkwatch.org or by regular mail to Mike Neal, HawkWatch International, Inc., 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Visit www.hawkwatch.org for project descriptions and past technical reports. Positions are open until filled.

Approximately 20 positions available to conduct daily, standardized migration counts at long-term field sites in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Projects will run between 15 August and 15 November 2006, with specific dates varying by site. Weather permitting, all observers will work six days per week in teams of 2 or 3, supplemented when possible by other crewmembers and qualified volunteers. Observers will work as volunteers receiving a non-taxable daily per diem of $30-35/day ($900-1100/month), a $150 site-access travel stipend, and reimbursement for other work related travel.

Applicants must have good eyesight, be in good physical condition, be able to endure long hours in the field and variable weather, have demonstrated birding and raptor-in-flight I.D. skills, and must be able to work well in a team environment. Most projects are in high-elevation remote areas, experience highly variable weather, and require camping on site. At remote project sites, all crewmembers must supply their own camping gear; otherwise, basic housing will be provided (TX only). At most sites, all crewmembers are responsible for their own food supplies. A vehicle capable of backcountry travel is recommended in most cases.

Send cover letter, detailed resume, 3 current references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses, and dates of availability preferably by email to mneal@hawkwatch.org or by regular mail to Mike Neal, HawkWatch International, Inc., 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Visit www.hawkwatch.org for project descriptions and past technical reports. Positions are open until filled.