ARTHROPOD SAMPLING FIELD ASSISTANTS needed to conduct diurnal arthropod sampling, deploy and recover nocturnal Lepidoptera (black light) traps, and collect vegetation/habitat data across the northern Oregon Coast Range (based in Corvallis or McMinnville, OR). Duties include conducting leaf-area search arthropod sampling, vegetation/habitat sampling, placing and retrieving nocturnal Lepidoptera traps, data recording, safe driving on logging roads, and care for equipment. Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Most days will involve some challenging cross-country hiking through recently harvested stands, occasionally with heavy loads (> 30 lbs). Experience with arthropod ID to Family or Genus, through coursework or field experience is desired. Positions are available from mid-April 2012 through August 2012. Assistants will receive $2,600-$3,000 per month (commensurate with experience). Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Jake Verschuyl, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc., P.O. Box 1259, Anacortes, WA 98221. The positions will remain open until filled. Materials may be submitted electronically to jversch...@ncasi.org. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.
