ATA is now accepting applications for Summer Interns to work at Arnold Air Force Base near Tullahoma, Tennessee. ATA's Conservation Internship offers graduate and undergraduate internships for students educated in Biology, Botany, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies, or related fields.  This program is designed to be a mutually beneficial experience that provides a practical, transitional learning environment for students considering Conservation Biology related fields as a career.  Interns will be directly involved in surveys and monitoring of rare species, and vegetation and animal communities; mapping and site-boundary marking; invasive plant removal, photo monitoring in ecological restoration sites; bird banding; curation of herbarium species, and literature review. 

You are Eligible for the Internship if.... 
·       You are pursuing or have graduated from an academic program in Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Botany, Ecology or related field in an accredited college or university.

·       You have a strong academic record (a minimum of 3.0 GPA is preferred) 

Qualifications 
·       Personal commitment to conservation of biological diversity 
·       Ability to conduct field work in adverse conditions (e.g. heat, precipitation, ticks, etc.) 
·       Available to work 40 hours a week, Monday thru Friday. Typical hours are from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, but irregular hours are required on a regular basis.

Duration: Through September 2005 

Interested and Qualified individuals should submit a resume (please list on resume classes you have completed which are applicable to this internship) by e-mail (preferred) or fax/mail to:

John W. Lamb 
Wildlife Ecologist 
ATA Conservation 
1103 Avenue B 
Arnold Air Force Base, TN 37389-1800 
Phone: (931)454-5378  Fax: (931)454-5126 
email: john.lamb@arnold.af.mil 

GS-7 Biological Science Technician needed to: 1) conduct mist-net and acoustical surveys of bats in 4 National Park units in North and South Carolina, 2) assist with bat surveys in other National Parks and government properties in South Carolina and Georgia, and 3) assist with rodent trapping on the Savannah River Site, New Ellenton, SC. Qualifications include previous experience mist-netting and handling bats, ability to identify eastern bat species, willingness to travel for 1-2 weeks at a time, valid drivers license. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Position is based in Clemson, South Carolina and is associated with the Threatened and Endangered Species Research Unit, USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station.

GS-4 Biological Science Technician needed to: 1) assist with mist-net and acoustical surveys of bats in 4 National Park units in North and South Carolina, 2) assist with bat surveys in other National Parks and government properties in South Carolina and Georgia, and 3) assist with rodent trapping on the Savannah River Site, New Ellenton, SC. Previous experience with mist-netting and handling bats not necessary but desirable. Must be willing to work nights and travel for 1-2 weeks at a time. Valid drivers license and
U.S. citizenship required. Position is based in Clemson, South Carolina and is associated with the Threatened and Endangered Species Research Unit, USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station.

Agency:  Southern Illinois University, Department of Zoology

Location:  Edinburgh, IN

Job Description: The Department of Zoology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking applicants to begin field work May 2005, ending mid August 2005 as part of a project working with 
Indiana bat maternity colonies on a military installment in central Indiana.  Some duties will include monitoring artificial roost sites, mistnetting, and radiotelemetry. Housing and basic utilities will be provided. Start Date of May 1 is preferred, but will consider those available starting mid May.

Qualifications:  Applicants will be enrolled in or have completed a BS in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Ecology or related field. Experience with bats, radiotelemetry, and mistnetting is preferred, but not required. 
Field season will be in central Indiana. The project will involve long hours at night in rough terrain. Applicants must be US Citizens and possess a valid driver's license. Although not a requirement, applicants willing to use personal truck or SUV with partial gas and mileage reimbursement will be given special consideration. Applicants must be willing to work some weekends. 

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 references. 

Salary: $1200.00 per month

Last Date to apply:  April 15, 2005

Contact:  Katy Menzel
E-mail: katymenzel@yahoo.com (Preferred)
Phone: (636) 230-5579