ORNITHOLOGICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN needed May 15 - October 31 (position may be extended until Dec. 31 depending on funding) to assist with management of the U.S. Breeding Bird Survey, a national avian monitoring program. Gain experience managing a national biological database while learning more about the distribution and population trends of North American birds. Intern will assist with data entry, data management and other tasks that facilitate the continued operation of the BBS. Applicants must be organized and computer literate. Preference given to applicants with knowledge of North American birds and their distributions, and experience managing large data sets. The position is located on the campus of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD -- midway between Baltimore and DC. 5-day work week (40 hrs). On site lodging available. Stipend of $50/day will be provided if living on-campus, $60/day if living off-campus. Off-campus accommodations are responsibility of intern. Travel and/or relocation expenses will not be covered by the BBS office. For more information on the BBS or this position see our web site at: www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ or contact Keith Pardieck. To apply, send cover letter and resume by 19 April 1999 to Keith Pardieck, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD 20708-4038; email: Keith_Pardieck@usgs.gov; tel: 301-497-5843. Posted for Keith Pardieck by Sam Droege (frog@usgs.gov) please respond directly to Keith.