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Spend your summer doing fieldwork in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains of California! We are looking for volunteer field technicians to conduct bird surveys for various projects in the region that will aid the conservation of species including Spotted and Flammulated owls, Northern Goshawks and Willow Flycatchers.
Previous ecological fieldwork in rugged environments is preferred but not required. Other requirements include a sense of humor, a love of adventure, and a desire to learn more about the study species and ecology of the Sierra Nevada. A willingness to face the rigors of fieldwork with good humor is important. These rigors include physically demanding work (i.e. hiking off-trail), adapting to early mornings or a nocturnal (owl) schedule, wet and cold weather, hot and dry weather, mosquitoes, occasional contact with bears, and housing that may be rustic and/or somewhat crowded.
These are volunteer positions. Compensation includes the valuable skills you will develop, the satisfaction of joining important conservation efforts, and the joy of working with fun-loving people in the mountains. We will provide training, shared housing, and a per diem of $52 (which amounts to approximately $1300 per month) to help with food and general living expenses.
IBP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1989 to study the causes of bird population declines. We value diversity and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
