Title Volunteer Salamander Field Technician Salary Volunteer Agency John Carroll University
Location Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York Description This project will survey Eastern Red-Backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) populations on islands throughout the Great Lakes. A field tech is needed to help survey 30-50 island and mainland sites from Wisconsin to New York. This will entail kayaking or boating across up to 2 miles of open water out to the islands to survey. Mainland sites may require hiking into the sites. During the field season, living conditions will be rustic and require tent camping every night, likely at a different location each day. Field work will start in late May and should finish around mid-July. Field conditions will likely be beautiful (proposed field sites in 2 national parks, island sites in each of the Great Lakes, etc.), but also challenging (hot, cold, buggy, rainy, etc.). Potential applicants will need to have their own camping and field gear, although kayaks/small motor boat will be provided. Transportation between sites will also be provided, but will consist of riding in a car for up to 6 hours at a time. Due to limited budget and camping conditions, food costs will not be covered and meals will most likely be together, with food costs split. Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline. Qualifications Canoe/kayaking skills Ability to hike up to 8 miles a day with a 30lb pack Ability to lift 50+ lbs Navigate with GPS and map/ compass Experience tent camping on multi-day trips Ability to identify salamanders of the northern Midwest Start Date 5-20-14 Application Deadline 4-20-14 To Apply Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to cedd...@jcu.edu.
