Please note the year for the internship posted below should obviously be 2008.  Sorry if this caused any confusion.

Thanks,

Casey

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From: MU Ornithology Listserv (ZOO 408) [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of TUCKER, Casey
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 12:11 PM
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Subject: Seabird Internship

SEABIRD INTERN: 1 temporary full-time position. Pay: $2500.00 + housing and utilities. Dates: April 1-June 31, 2007
Location: Santee Coastal Reserve near McClellanville, SC
Qual: B.S. in a biological science or coursework toward same; seabird and shorebird ID skills helpful

Duties: Assist ongoing efforts of Audubon South Carolina and SC Dept. of Nat. Resources to monitor, post and protect three critical Important Bird Areas' (IBA) seabird nesting colonies and critical seabird species. Participate in census of nesting seabirds, shorebird monitoring and research. Conduct educational presentations and outreach in communities near seabird nesting colonies. Assist IBA Coordinator in identifying and involving volunteers in seabird protection efforts. Assist Cape Romain NWR biologist in sea turtle nest protection and monitoring. Must be able to lift 50 + pounds.

Appl. Send resume, letter of interest and 3 references to:
Contact: Ann Shahid, IBA Coordinator, Audubon South Carolina, 336 Sanctuary Rd., Harleyville, SC 29448. Ph: 843-462-2150, Fax: 843-462-2173, Email: [log in to unmask]
Questions: Felicia Sanders, SCDNR, PO Box  37, McClellanville, SC 29458, Email:
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Filling date: 02/20/07