Date:    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 14:27:38 -0400
From:    Kevin Skerl 
Subject: Job Announcement: Conservation Ornithologist

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CONSERVATION ORNITHOLOGIST to work with The Nature Conservancy=92s Wings
of the Americas Program in Arlington, VA.  Supports the conservation of
critical bird habitat throughout the Western Hemisphere and is
responsible for: (1) implementing and overseeing site linkages between
North and Latin America to enhance bird conservation; (2) assisting
TNC=92s local, state, regional, national, and international offices and
partners in ecoregional and site planning and implementation of
site-based conservation action for birds as necessary; and (3)
identifying and filling critical information gaps on birds relevant to
TNC and its partner=92s needs for conservation planning. Works as part of
the Wings of the Americas team and with other TNC staff, academics,
government agencies, conservation organizations, and others to ensure
that bird-related activities TNC are informed by the best available
information and science and are properly integrated with the mission of
TNC and its partners.  Requirements: advanced degree in biological
sciences (preferably Ph.D.) with knowledge of conservation status,
distribution, ecology, and management needs of birds in North and/or
Latin America and the Caribbean; five years field experience in bird
conservation and research, particularly in the neotropics, desirable;
ability to work on complex biological and management issues as part of a
team and to communicate clearly and effectively; and fluency in English
and Spanish. Send cover letter, resume, writing samples, and list of
three references by 17 July 1998 to: Connie Horne, The Nature
Conservancy, Department LR, 1815 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA
22209.  For complete job description or technical details about the
position, contact David Mehlman, Conservation Ornithologist, Wings of
the Americas Program (617-542-1908, ext. 225; dmehlman@tnc.org).

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