Operation Migration is looking for a local Maryland person (no housing
provided) to be an intern to help with raising crane chicks at Patuxent
Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Md.

 

This person will need to be physically fit, be able to work without a lot of
supervision, be able to handle a lot of crouching / kneeling down to feed
crane chicks and be able to deal with heat (sometimes extreme heat in the
crane costume) and also be able to refrain from talking loudly.

 

Weekly stipend of $125.00

 

 Please feel free to pass this message on to anyone you feel would be
interested and capable of this position.

 

See job announcement below from their website:
<http://operationmigration.org/index.html>
http://operationmigration.org/index.html

 

Operation Migration 2008 Intern Position

 

Operation Migration seeks interns to assist with its work on the Whooping
Crane reintroduction project. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Mature adults and those with bird handling experience or a background in
animal husbandry, biology, etc will be given preference.

 

Intern is needed to work with OM's crew solely at the Patuxent Wildlife
Research Center in Laurel, MD from mid April through mid July (12 - 14
weeks). The Intern 'A' position is paid a weekly stipend of $125 for a
five-day work week. 

 

duties at patuxent, md include:

? hands-on care and rearing of Whooping Crane chicks;

? exercising, early training and assistance imprinting chicks on ultralight
aircraft

? maintenance, cleaning training yards, chick pens, carpets, and mopping
floors;

? mowing grass

? assisting with detailed record keeping;

? contributing content for website field journal.

 

what are we looking for?

1. A mature, enthusiastic, self-starter willing/able to work very long
hours, and perform hard physical labor.

2. Stamina to wear full costume in extreme heat and discipline to adhere to
no talking protocol.

3. Someone possessing the ability to both take direction and work without
supervision.

4. Compatibility with diverse personalities; able to live and work in close
quarters under adverse conditions.

5. Patience, tolerance, and a sense of humor are necessary.

 

valued assets:

1. A mechanical aptitude.

2. Motorhome/trailer towing experience.

3. Education /outreach/writing skills or experience.

 

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email to
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.