snell@utzoo.uucp (snell) (02/08/88)
A posting has come around, and Long Point (situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, in Ontario, Canada) is looking for new staff. Send a resume and covering letter to M.E. Gartshore, Programmes/Personnel, Long Point Bird Observatory, Box 160, Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada, N0E 1M0. Their phone # is 519-586-2909. I have reproduced the important parts of the ad below. For more info, write them, or send me e-mail. 1. general manager/executive director: This position requires an individual with a biological sciences background, preferably in ornithology with a post-graduate degree or equivalent experience. Previous experience in management, fund-raising and communications is preferred.[...] Ability to delegate responsibility and work with and encourage volunteer involvement is essential. 2. manager-field operations: This position requires an individual with wide experience in ornithology and an interest in research. A sound knowledge of the identification of birds in all plumages is essential. [...] 3. volunteer field assistants: Long Point Bird Observatory requires volunteer field assistants for variable lengths of time during the period from 1 April to 15 November. Room and board are provided. These positions provide a rare and interesting opportunity to work in the wilderness setting of Long Point. They are designed to provide valuable field experience to young people pursuing a career in biology. Duties may include bird netting and banding, bird census, research, management of data and maintenance of the facility. -- Name: Richard Snell Mail: Dept. Zoology, Univ. Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A1 UUCP: {allegra,decvax,ihnp4,linus,pyramid,yetti,utai}!utzoo!snell