[CT Birds] Internships at the McKinney NWR

[Edward James Raynor]

This experience is a great opportunity to build desired skills in the  
environmental field. I also was lucky enough to work on Falkner Island  
during the summer of 2002 thanks to Miley Bull. I believe that  
opportunity some five years ago helped me acquire my current position,  
graduate research assistant, studying terns and skimmers on the  
barrier islands off of Louisiana. I highly recommend applying to this  
opportunity to anyone interested in starting a career in this  
rewarding field.

Good birding,


Edward J. Raynor
MSc Candidate
Department of Biological Sciences
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Cell Phone:203-610-3920
Email: rayne068nicholls.edu
Photo site: www.pbase.com/ether9






Quoting "COMINS, Patrick" <PCOMINS at audubon.org>:

> Please see forwarded message below from the McKinney NWR regarding   
> internship opportunities for this summer.  Working for the Refuge   
> can be a great experience and a great way to get a foot in the door   
> in the environmental community.  Especially the opportunity to work   
> on Falkner Island.  It was a summer internship that got me rolling   
> in my carreer (thanks to Patty Pendergast, Miley Bull, and Bill   
> Kolodnicki!)
>
> Patrick Comins, Meriden
>
> PS  Regarding an EIS for Griswold Airport. No formal EIS was needed   
> because there weren't any public funds used...the land swap not   
> considered.  There were studies, but most of the arguments against   
> the developemnt, while great justification for acquiring it for   
> conservation, didn't hold much weight under the law.  Habitat and   
> endangered species for that matter don't have much weight in the   
> planning and zoning process.
>
>
> Forwarded internship announcement:
>
> Hello!
> The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is seeking interns   
> for the endangered roseate tern and common tern program at the   
> Falkner Island Unit and a Piping Plover Technician Intern.  Please   
> see the following attachments and post and/or pass to anyone that   
> you think may be interested!
> Piping Plover Intern:   The Refuge is recruiting one Piping Plover   
> Technician Intern  to help the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the   
> State of Connecticut manage and protect federally threatened piping   
> plovers and state listed least terns breeding from Westbrook to   
> Stratford.   Duties include nest counts, productivity surveys,   
> erecting predator proof         exclosures, public outreach, and   
> volunteer coordination.  This is an opportunity for someone to get   
> experience with biological monitoring as well as public outreach on   
> a National Wildlife Refuge and with the Connecticut Department of   
> Environmental Protection.  Opportunities may exist to assist with   
> other Refuge projects.
> Tern Management Interns:  Two interns needed at the Falkner Island   
> Unit to census breeding terns, monitor productivity, conducting   
> feeding observations, data entry.  The position involves night and   
> morning work, extensive beach walking, living in a field camp   
> setting which includes electricity, cooking facilities and running   
> water.   Housing available while working on the Island and possibly   
> on days off.
> Postion time frame: May through August.  Interns may be eligible for  
>  temporary housing and a stipend of up to $220 per week.  To be   
> considered for these positions, those interested need to send a   
> cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or resume with 3   
> references to Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old   
> Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 or email Richard_Potvin at fws.gov    
> by April 1, 2008.  Opportunity may exist for plover intern to begin   
> internship earlier and end later, depending on applicant availablity  
>  and Refuge funding.
> Currently accepting applications.  Applications will be reviewed as   
> they are received.  Hiring may occur prior to the closing date but   
> should be received no later than April 1.
> Additionally, the Refuge is looking to recruit two   
> workkamper/volunteers (possible a couple, two friends, etc. for one   
> trailer/RV hookup) to do general refuge grounds maintenance work and  
>  office work for approximately 30 hours a week each from May through  
>  September in exchange for a full RV/trailer hook-up (electric,   
> water, sewage), plus a possible  stipend.  The Refuge can   
> accommodate a maximum trailer size of approximately 55 feet.    
> Perhaps you may know of workkampers/volunteers that may be   
> interested in Stewart B. McKinney NWR in CT in the summer.   If you   
> know of anyone that is interested please pass along.  They can   
> please contact me (Ava_Kahn'at'fws.gov or 860-399-2513) or forward   
> their information to me.  Thank you so much!
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Ava Kahn
> Outdoor Recreation Planner
> Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
> 733 Old Clinton Road
> Westbrook, CT  06498
> 860-399-2513
> 860-3992515 fax
>
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