[rec.birds] Careers in Ornithology: Positions at Long Point Bird Observatory

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.
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Name:   Richard Snell
Mail:   Dept. Zoology, Univ. Toronto
        Toronto, Ontario, Canada    M5S 1A1
UUCP:   {allegra,decvax,ihnp4,linus,pyramid,yetti,utai}!utzoo!snell