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Bird Studies & Conservation Intern Sought

Arctic Tern by G Baluss

Bird Studies & Conservation Intern Sought

  • Juneau Audubon Society is seeking an intern based in Juneau, Alaska. The position is designed to give valuable work experience to those aspiring in careers of biology, research, wildlife, non-profit or environmental work.
  • Typical duties include Tree Swallow nest box checks, assistance with hummingbird banding and Arctic Tern nest monitoring; data entry and document scanning; help with other wildlife projects, conservation education or public outreach. Independent projects utilizing data gathered during the summer may be available according to Intern interests and organization needs. Excellent work experience for students!
  • Work dates: Approximately April 15 through July 20, 2024. There is some flexibility to accommodate finishing of courses and other commitments, especially at the beginning and end of season.
  • Schedule: Approximately 25 hours per week. Occasional weekend and early morning work will be required.
  • Compensation: $13/hr up to 375 hours
  • Desired skills: Interest in wildlife management, biology, and working with non-profit organizations; basic birdwatching skills; data entry and use of spreadsheets preferably Microsoft Excel; an introductory college-level biology or natural resource course passed; ability to hike several miles a day; ability to take neat and complete field data.
  • Volunteer needs to have their own housing near Juneau, a cell phone, health insurance, and be age 18 or older.
  • All necessary field equipment provided.
  • Transportation assistance (fuel for personal vehicle- preferred, or bus passes/bike loan) available.
  • As a small non-profit organization JAS is not able to provide transport to Juneau or housing.
  • Interested applicants please send brief letter of interest and CV to: info@juneau-audubon-society.org
  • Deadline: Open until filled, but please submit by 2/28/25

Flyer JAS Intern 2025 (pdf)

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JAS Program Video: Terns and Trivia

Juneau Audubon Society free public presentation in November 2024. Enjoy Owen Squires explaining his summer intern job working with arctic terns, rufous hummingbirds and tree swallows.

 

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Monthly Program: Terns and Trivia

Join us November 14, 2024, 6:30pm at the UAS Lecture Hall!

Membership Meeting and Program in November – Terns and Trivia

Membership announcements then our educational program: Terns and
Trivia. Owen Squires, Juneau Audubon’s summer intern, shares his
experience with our local Arctic Tern colonies and the research compiled
regarding their nesting success in the Juneau area. Come prepared to
test your knowledge too!

Membership Meeting and Program in November – Terns and Trivia

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Summer ‘24 Intern Update

Terns, swallows and hummers, oh my!

This past summer our two dedicated interns logged over 300 hours monitoring local Arctic Terns, Tree Swallows, and Rufous Hummingbirds. Over three months they collected data to contribute to the ongoing research of these three species. An update is as follows:

Arctic Terns again returned to the Mendenhall Glacier bringing an estimated 75 individuals. Nesting commenced and the first chicks were spotted in early June. There were a few documented cases of predation from Ravens and immature eagles, however an estimated 18 chicks matured and made their way out to sea by mid July.

Like the terns, the Tree Swallows returned to occupy nesting boxes. A total of 64 boxes were erected on five separate sights: Mendenhall Peninsula, Sunny Point, Kingfisher Pond, Twin Lakes, and Fish Creek Wetlands. A vast majority of boxes were occupied by nesting pairs and a total of 363 eggs were recorded, with 269 chicks maturing to fledglings and leaving the nest.

The Rufous Hummingbirds of the community gardens returned this season with a total of 48 individuals banded over the banding sessions. This included 18 juveniles indicating that nearby nest sights were successful. There have been concerns that, with the declining populations of hummingbirds, these vivacious Trochilidines would not return in high numbers to the gardens. However, it appears they are continuing to visit our local garden area to nest and raise their young.

JAS is grateful to our hard-working interns who support our continuing bird studies, and look forward to our continued efforts in conservation and research.

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Bird Studies & Conservation Intern Sought

Juneau Audubon Society is seeking an intern based in Juneau, Alaska. The position is designed to give valuable work experience to those aspiring in careers of biology, research, wildlife, non-profit or environmental work.

Typical duties include Tree Swallow nest box checks, assistance with hummingbird banding and Arctic Tern nest monitoring; data entry and document scanning; help with other wildlife projects, conservation education or public outreach. Independent projects utilizing data gathered during the summer may be available according to Intern interests and organization needs. Excellent work experience for students!

Work dates: Approximately April 15 through July 20, 2024. There is some flexibility to accommodate finishing of courses and other commitments, especially at the beginning and end of
season.

Schedule: Approximately 25 hours per week. Occasional weekend and early morning work will be required.

Compensation: $12/hr up to 375 hours ($4500 stipend for the season)

Desired skills: Interest in wildlife management, biology, and working with non-profit organizations; basic birdwatching skills; data entry and use of spreadsheets preferably Microsoft Excel; an introductory college-level biology or natural resource course passed; ability to hike several miles a day; ability to take neat and complete field data.

Volunteer needs to have their own housing near Juneau, a cell phone, health insurance, and be age 18 or older.

All necessary field equipment provided.

Transportation assistance (fuel for personal vehicle- preferred, or bus passes/bike loan) available.

As a small non-profit organization JAS is not able to provide transport to Juneau or housing.

Interested applicants please send brief letter of interest and CV to: info@juneau-audubon-society.org

Deadline: Open until filled, but please submit by 2/19/24

Flyer JAS Intern 2024

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