DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

Office Intern with Monkey TimeHiring Organization: Jungle Friends Primate SanctuaryPosition Description: The office intern lives on-site and work the same hours as the intern caregivers (generally sunrise to sunset). For office internships minimum length is 8 weeks; longer internships are preferred.Duties include: Day-to-day social networking tasks (posting, managing friends, creating content etc.) for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media spaces. Assist office staff with filing, copying, data entry, mailings, packing/shipping, phones, and other office tasks as needed. Participate in special projects such as creating newsletters, email campaigns, or writing grants, or organizing ...

Volunteer Assistant for tufted capuchin projectHiring Organization:Para La TierraPosition Description:Para la Tierra has recently launched a new long term study on the Paraguayan tufted capuchin (Cebus apella paraguayanus). Located within the Atlantic forest at the Laguna Blanca wildlife reserve these populations are poorly studied and understood. The project aims to establish long term research into the behaviour, ecology, and genetics of this species.Para la Tierra seeks volunteers to assist in the preliminary stages of the project. Presently the capuchins are not fully habituated or radio collared. Volunteers will be expected to assist in all parts of the project. Duties will include trail ...

Agency: McMaster University Job Description: VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED for research on alarm calling and breeding biology of the SMOOTH-BILLED ANI (Crotophaga ani), a joint-nesting species in the cuckoo family. This affords a valuable opportunity to learn field biology skills. Two to three field assistants are needed to work in Southwestern Puerto Rico for approximately three months between mid-September 2012 and late-December or early-January 2013. Dates are flexible, but a three month minimum commitment is required. Successful applicants must provide their own airfare to San Juan, P.R. Travel within Puerto Rico, food and basic shared accommodations will be provided. DUTIES: ...

Agency: USFWS Hopper Mountain NWRC Location: Southern CA: Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, San Lou Job Description: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) California Condor Recovery Program is now accepting applications for our volunteer internship program. This is 4-6 month commitment during which time volunteer interns will receive a living allowance of $35 per day of work while working on and around one of two ...

PROYECTO: Ecología y conservación de primates en los bosques del Magdalena Medio en Colombia.La Fundación Proyecto Primates está realizando un estudio de la comunidad de primates en varias localidades del Magdalena Medio Colombiano con el fin de entender como afecta la pérdida de hábitat y la fragmentación a las diferentes especies de primates. En especial se está haciendo énfasis en estudiar aspectos básicos de la ecología y comportamiento de Ateles hybridus, una especie críticamente amenazada con la extinción.El principal objetivo de este estudio es el de comparar las estrategias ecológicas y sociales de los primates en ecosistemas intervenidos por el hombre para comparar los resultados con ...

Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service, Innoko National Wildlife Refuge Location: McGrath, Alaska Job Description: Summer Internship Opportunity Innoko National Wildlife Refuge McGrath, Alaska Innoko National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is looking for 6 volunteers to work as Biological Science Technicians during this (2012) summer field season. Volunteers will get a chance to work on projects including; moose browse abundance surveys, land cover map validation, intensive vegetation sampling in meadow-like habitats, and small mammal live trapping. You will also be provided valuable wildlife management / remote field safety training including; general aviation safety, aviation water ditching, motor ...

Hiring Organization:Pacific Primate SanctuaryPosition Description:This is truly a Sanctuary, a beautiful place for the right person. Responsibilities of an animal caretaker involve: providing daily care, enrichment, and nurturing to +/- 70 monkeys, administering medications, preparing food, cleaning enclosures, colony management, and maintaining the Sanctuary facility. Office assistance would include: record-keeping, data entry (Mac- Filemaker Pro, Excel, Word), preparing reports, and presenting literature reviews. After the initial training period, managerial duties would be added and more technical training will be available. Interns are given the opportunity to become primary animal caregivers. ...

Agency: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Job Description: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts throughout the Kiowa, Rita Blanca, and Cimarron National Grasslands and the National Park Service Southern Plains Inventory and Monitoring Network. Surveys are located in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The position will run from April 23, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Technicians will attend a mandatory, paid training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, the technician will work independently conducting bird surveys. Field work covers a wide range of habitats; including shortgrass ...

Agency: Broadreach Job Description: Marine biology and natural science courses focus on hands-on study in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Fiji, British Columbia, South Africa, Chile, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica or Belize. The courses combine classroom learning, practical application of skills, labs and field survey techniques, along with cultural activities, service learning and adventure activities. In addition to teaching, instructors live with students and facilitate positive group dynamics, personal growth, adventure activities and leadership development. Qualifications: Master's or PhD in a related field of study required. Experience teaching marine science at the high school or college ...

Agency: SEE Turtles Job Description: SEE Turtles is a non-profit conservation tourism project that partners with sea turtle conservation organizations to promote responsible turtle watching. The project is part of Ocean Revolution, sponsored by The Ocean Foundation. For those who can brave long walks, late night shifts, insects, and occasional downpours, working with sea turtles can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Volunteering on a sea turtle nesting beach is not a vacation; it is an opportunity to make a difference, participate in scientific research, and meet new people. Sea turtle conservation volunteering is hard work but the benefits include new experiences, lots ...