Forest Conservation Intern
About The Position
The Sharon Audubon Center and Miles Audubon Sanctuary comprise nearly 2,000 acres, managed primarily as habitat for forest birds. The Forest Conservation Intern will assist the full-time staff as needed in any or all activities related to bird habitat and conservation during and after the nesting season. The intern will also spend significant time becoming familiar with training materials and with the conservation activities of Audubon in CT/NY and across the hemisphere. An independent project is optional but encouraged. This internship will work within a 30-to 35-hour work week and a 4- or 5-day schedule, M-F. The intern reports to Sharon Audubon’s Center Director and is supervised by SAC’s full-time staff. Start and end dates are negotiable but are expected to fall between May 28th and August 10th. This position is classified as onsite at Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, CT. Compensation: $19.00 / hour
Requirements
- College coursework in relevant areas of conservation, bird biology, natural resources, forestry or related fields; or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong interest in conservation, biology, and related areas
- Ability to organize your own time effectively
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team or independently
- Positive, problem-solving approach to a variety of situations
- Ability to do physical work outdoors for prolonged periods in varied terrain and weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in bird and/or plant identification
- Experience operating cameras (beyond smart phone)
- Prior experience handling wild birds
- Experience using hand tools for land management
Responsibilities
- Assist Center staff and CT-NY Forest staff in activities related to assessing or enhancing habitat for forest birds, with emphasis on Wood Thrush
- Assist as needed in tagging or tracking Wood Thrush
- Train and participate in field surveys for breeding birds, especially in forest / young forest habitat
- Assist in planning/implementing non-chemical control of invasive plants
- Assist in nest box maintenance, monitoring, and banding of American Kestrel and Purple Martin
- Assist as needed with assembling biological material for the Bird Genoscape Project
- Become familiar with relevant training materials and regional/hemispheric bird conservation projects
- Participate in discussions and planning sessions with staff and other interns
Benefits
- Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
- Field identification of forest bird species and proficiency with Merlin and eBird apps
- Technical expertise in evaluating forest bird habitat
- Familiarity with migratory bird research techniques
- Potential to learn GPS technology
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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