Modified: February 5, 2010
2010 Job and Internship Openings
Current Openings with ABO
- Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge Field Interns to participate in a study of the breeding biology and habitat associations of Rusty Blackbirds. 10 May – 31 July. Closed
- Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge Field Technicians to participate in a study of the breeding biology and habitat associations of Rusty Blackbirds. 1 May – 31 July. Closed
- Alaska Landbird Monitoring Survey (ALMS) Point Count Intern on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. 15 May – 30 June 2010.
- Alaska Landbird Monitoring Survey (ALMS) Point Count Technician on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. 15 May – 30 June 2010.
Helpful Hints For All Applicants
- Keep your cover letter brief, telling us why you want the position and summarizing your qualifications and experience. Emphasize skills and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
- When describing your banding experience, please state the approximate number of birds you have banded.
- Make sure you complete all items on the ABO application (aboApplication.pdf) form.
- Have someone else proofread your resume. Spelling and grammatical errors may indicate that you don’t pay attention to detail.
- Do not include your transcript.
- ABO provides training opportunities for field biologists and educators through our internship program. Interns are not employees. Internships last from 3-6 months, during which interns learn skills, techniques, and methods through participation in research, education, and outreach.
A Note for Foreign Applicants
ABO is happy to consider job and internship applications from residents of Canada and Mexico, as temporary workers from these countries are eligible for TN-1 work visas through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). We will also accept applications from residents of other countries who already hold an appropriate permit to work in the United States.
Other Jobs and Technical Positions
No other jobs or technical positions are open at this time. However, persons with strong Alaska bird identification skills and/or experience in bird banding and censusing are welcome to send a cover letter and resume to us at any time. We will hold resumes for one year and notify you of any job openings that occur during that time. Send your information to:
Anne Ruggles, Executive Director
Alaska Bird Observatory
418 Wedgewood Drive
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
