PAID RESEARCH FIELD ASSISTANT needed to assist with ongoing study of interior least terns in Dallas, Texas, mid May to mid August 2008 (start/end dates flexible).
Intern will be required to work both week-end days, frequently starting at 6 am. Intern will not work more than 40 hours per week but may work 7 days a week. Duties include identifying and counting birds, collecting behavioral observations, data entry, writing up reports, downloading GPS data, producing maps. Experience with ArcView a plus. Attention to detail and legible handwriting are critical. Applicants must have their own transportation.
Pay is $10.20/hr at 30-40 hours/wk, plus mileage; housing is not included.
Send a letter of interest and a résumé with 3 references (names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) to
Dr. JEANETTE BOYLAN
Dallas Zoo,
650 South R. L. Thornton Fwy.,
Dallas, TX 75203;
EM: jeanette.boylan@dallascityhall.com (e-mail preferred).
Ph: 214-671-0774.
Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2008.