Friends, Our autumn watch program is still seeking a Hawk Counter and a Hawkwatch Intern (see descriptions below) for Fall 2011. If interested, please reply to Tait Johansson with your cover letter and resume w/references at tjohans...@bedfordaudubon.org. Thank you so much!!
FALL HAWK COUNTER. Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch of Bedford, NY is seeking an enthusiastic hawk counter for its 2011 autumn count. Applicants should be independently motivated field workers with experience in identifying raptors at distance, have excellent communication skills, and be in good physical condition and willing to work outside for extended periods. Basic computer literacy with word processing and spreadsheet software expected. Previous experience with HMANA count protocols and HawkCount submission preferred, but not necessary. Count Period August 15-December 1, 2011 w/end date after November 20 negotiable. Expect a six day workweek, 9AM - 5PM w/longer days during peak of migration. You’ll be working closely with an intern for part of the survey. Counter will be paid $4000-$5000 (depending on experience) and provided room in restored farmhouse on sanctuary property. Counter should own binocular and spotting scope, and will need reliable personal transportation during the count period. This is a long count, and not for the faint of heart! FALL HAWKWATCH INTERNSHIP. Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch of Bedford, NY is seeking a hawkwatch intern for its 2011 autumn count. No previous raptor identification experience necessary! Primary duties will include assisting hawk counter in spotting migrating raptors, functioning as an interpretative naturalist for visitors to the observation site, and assisting with setup and breakdown of special events. Applicants should be motivated, have good communication skills and enjoy working with the public, and be in sufficient physical condition to work outside for extended periods. Experience with computer word processing and spreadsheet software preferred. Internship Period September 1-October 31, 2011. Expect a four day workweek, 9 AM-5 PM, including Saturday & Sunday. Intern will be provided modest stipend and room in restored farmhouse on sanctuary property, but should have reliable personal transportation during the internship period. Metro-North train service to New York City located 1.5 miles away. -- Arthur W. Green <awgr...@bedfordaudubon.org> Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch, Bedford, NY http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/hawkwatch.html http://www.hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=534 -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
