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Dave
 
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From: Michael R Mackinnon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 2:37 PM
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Subject: Internship opportunity


 

WILDLIFE INTERNS NEEDED

 

Two biology interns needed to assist in wildlife management activities at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland.

 

WHAT?

Primary duties will include independently conducting call-back surveys for rails, and independently conducting vegetation monitoring associated with call-back survey routes.  Secondary duties will include assisting with exit surveys at colonial nesting bird colonies; assisting with saltmarsh sparrow surveys; assisting with moist soil impoundment management; assisting with moist soil unit vegetation surveys; assisting with water quality monitoring; independently conducting shore/wading bird and waterfowl surveys; data entry; and other duties as assigned.

 

WHY?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience on a national wildlife refuge and develop contacts with professionals in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Coordinated Marshbird playback surveys are conducted at many National Wildlife Refuges across the country to monitor population trends and to help guide management activities.  Other assignments will aid in successfully achieving routine management goals at the refuge level.

 

WHERE?                                                                                                                    

Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquarters at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is located in Dorchester County, MD.  

 

WHO?

Ideal candidates will have completed, or be enrolled in, a BS/BA program in Zoology/Biology/Wildlife Ecology/Natural Resource Management. Candidates should have birding experience including the ability to identify birds by sound, vegetation sampling experience, interest in botanical work, some experience using a GPS, the ability to work independently in (potentially) wet terrain with large numbers of aggressive mosquitoes, and the ability to independently operate motor boats (training provided).  Boating experience is a plus.

            

WHEN?                                              

From mid-May through August 2006; dates somewhat flexible. Work is 40 hours per week

 

HOW MUCH?

Housing and $125/week stipend provided; shopping, food, and services are available about 6 miles away in Cambridge, MD.  A vehicle will be provided for transportation during work hours.  Hip boots and optics will be provided.

                                                                                                                                    

HOW DO I APPLY?  

Send a cover letter and resume with 3 references (name, relationship, and phone number) 

 

As soon as possible to:

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex

Blackwater NWR

2145 Key Wallace Drive

Cambridge, MD  21613

Attention: Michael MacKinnon

Or E-mail: 

Phone: (410) 228-2692 x 119    

Applications accepted until filled with qualified applicants.                            

 

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Michael R. MacKinnon
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Drive
Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone: (410)-228-2692 x119
Fax: (410)-228-3261
E-mail: