Sergio Avila, M.S.
Northern Mexico Conservation Program Manager / Coordinador del Programa de Conservación del Norte de México
Sky Island AllianceTel: 520-624-7080 x 16
Email: sergio@skyislandalliance.orgWebsite:www.skyislandalliance.org
Opportunity location: Southcentral Alaska
Closing date (if specified): 9 Mar 2012
Opportunity Description:
Duration: Late April or May through September 2012. Position is full time (40 hours/week). Work days may include Saturdays and Sundays.
Location: Talkeetna, Alaska
Description of Organization: The Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute (ARRI) is a non-profit corporation located in Talkeetna, Alaska. ARRI conducts water quality and fish habitat research funded by state and federal agencies. Current projects include investigating fish use and water quality in glacial rivers; the investigation of the influence of stream temperatures on salmonid production; the effects of stormwater on fish habitat and water quality; juvenile salmonid use of estuary habitats; evaluating juvenile salmon passage through road culverts; and the influence of motor boats on stream hydrocarbon concentrations, turbidity, and the biological community.
Duties: Under the direction of a field supervisor, assist in the collection, recording and processing of water quality and fish habitat data. Activities will include collecting samples of juvenile salmon using minnow traps, identifying fish species, and obtaining weight and length measures; calibrating and deploying temperature data loggers, measuring basic water chemistry; collecting water samples for nutrient analyses; obtain measures of stream discharge, slopes, substrate, and channel morphometry; macroinvertebrate sample collection, sorting and identification. Help organize, calibrate, and maintain field sampling equipment. Traveling by 4WD truck, boat and/or 4-wheeler will be typical. Interns will have the opportunity to work on most, if not all, on-going projects.
Minimum Qualifications: College senior or degree in Aquatic Ecology, Fish Biology, Environmental Science or closely related field. Some experience in field sampling methods preferred. A significant amount of the work will be conducted by walking and bushwhacking up small streams with abundant wildlife. Interns must be in reasonable physical condition and have some degree of tolerance for these conditions. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Experience navigating large rivers by motor boat a plus.
Compensation: $9.00/hr
How to Apply: Please send resume and transcripts to arri@mtaonline.net before March 10, 2012. Questions can be emailed to same address.
For more info, contact:
Jeff Davis arri@mtaonline.net
The Wildlife Society (TWS) is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Institute. The Institute’s goal is to facilitate development of new leaders within TWS and the wildlife profession. The Institute will recruit 10-15 promising early-career professionals for a series of intensive activities and mentoring relationships. The focus will be on exposing the participants to the inner workings of TWS and increasing the number of active leaders in TWS and the wildlife profession.
From May until October, participants will engage in a series of activities to develop and expand their leadership skills. Institute members will also attend the TWS Annual Conference in Portland (October 12-17, 2012) and participate in various activities, including mentoring and leadership workshop sessions. The Institute is free, and participants also receive free registration and a travel grant for the conference.
Participation in the Institute is geared toward early-career professionals, individuals 2 to 3 years out of school (either undergraduate or graduate school), currently working full-time in a wildlife professional position, and with demonstrated evidence of their leadership potential. A small number of slots may also be available for (1) more recent graduates who have shown strong evidence of their leadership potential or (2) those who are working while concurrently pursuing a graduate degree. All applicants must be members of TWS and a Chapter or Section of TWS. The selection committee will be seeking to create a diverse group, with participants of varying gender, ethnic, and regional diversity. Selection will be based upon:
Preference will be given to individuals who are certified as Associate Wildlife Biologists® or Certified Wildlife Biologists®, or who have submitted such an application to TWS.
Applicants must submit the following materials:
Application deadline is March 16, 2012. E-mail all materials (except the application form, which is submitted online) to: Christine Carmichael (ccarmichael@wildlife.org). Visit www.wildlife.org for more information (click on ‘Leadership Institute’ on the left)..
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