Long Point Bird Observatory Internship

Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) seeks an intern to aid in the delivery of the Migration Monitoring Program for one or both of the spring and fall migration seasons (April 1 to June 10 and/or Aug 1 to November 15). Located on the north shore of Lake Erie, Long Point is one of the last wild areas left in southern Ontario. The region is an internationally recognized World Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Important Bird Area and supports a fantastic diversity of habitats, plants, and animals. Founded in 1960, Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) is North America's oldest bird observatory, and operates as a program of Bird Studies Canada. The intern will primarily be a Bander-in-Charge (BIC) at one of LPBOs three field stations helping to run the migration monitoring program, liaise, train, and coordinate volunteers, provide logistical support, maintain field station facilities and equipment, computerize data, and generally helping to ensure that the Observatory's programs are being conducted to the highest possible standards. Experience working or volunteering at a migration monitoring station is desirable. With over 30,000 birds banded and millions counted annually at LPBO, a great deal of birding, mist netting and banding experience (i.e. at least 2,000 landbirds banded) is essential. Previous motor boating experience and general handy-person skills are desirable. The position is perfectly suited for someone who loves birding and working in a remote setting, is an excellent bander, can personally oversee the training and direction of volunteers, can capably follow well-established field protocols, is very well-organized, has an exceptional work ethic, enjoys communicating with the public and school groups, and most of all someone who is ready for a challenge. The Intern will receive a monthly stipend of $800-1200 depending on qualifications. On-site accommodations and food are provided.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume with three references (include phone and e-mail addresses), and a completed volunteer application form which can be downloaded from our website (www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) to:

Stuart Mackenzie, 
LPBO Program Coordinator, 
Long Point Bird Observatory 
c/o Bird Studies Canada, 
P.O. Box 160 
Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0 
519-586-3531 (ext. 162) 
E-mail smackenzie@birdscanada.org

Please indicate whether you are applying for the spring, fall or both field seasons. Visit our web site www.birdscanada.org/longpoint for more information about the Long Point Bird Observatory and Bird Studies Canada. Closing date for competition: 15 March 2012. Only eligible candidates will be contacted.