The symposium will be held on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (with posters and reception to follow) in Oregon State University’s Horizon Room in the Memorial Union.
Register by Dec 17, 2021! All are welcome to attend. Registration is FREE, and lunch is included. Registration, agenda, invited speakers, and more details can be found at:
https://emt.oregonstate.edu/research-symposium
About the symposium:
The symposium will feature Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Department alumni from industry, government, and academia, as well as the current faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to present their cutting-edge research and career experiences. The meeting aims to be a platform to explore the intersections between the research and careers of biologists, chemists, epidemiologists, regulatory scientists, and more. Join us for exciting talks, a career panel, excellent opportunities for asking our speakers about their experiences, and networking throughout.
Job Title: Malheur Field Assistant Department: Conservation Reports to: Eastern Oregon Field Coordinator Duration: 16 weeks, April 11-July 29, there may be some flexibility in start/end dates Compensation: $15/hour + housing on Refuge, eligible for internship credits for PSM degree at OSU Location: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and Harney Basin, Oregon About Portland Audubon: Portland Audubon has been a leading voice in conservation for over a century. Through conservation advocacy, environmental education, and wildlife rehabilitation, we promote the understanding, enjoyment, and protection of native birds, other wildlife and their habitats. We work statewide with sanctuaries in Portland, on the Oregon Coast, and on Mt Hood; and staff in Eastern Oregon.
Portland Audubon has been engaged with efforts to protect and restore Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding landscape since our founding in 1902. Malheur NWR represents one of the most important bird refuges on the Pacific Flyway. We have had full-time staff stationed in Burns, Oregon since 2018 focused on advancing collaborative conservation efforts both on and off refuge, public outreach and engagement, and avian field surveys.
Portland Audubon believes that inspiring all people to love and protect nature is best achieved when we embrace diversity as a value and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the diversity of our community in our board, staff, and volunteers.
Job Description: The Malheur Field Assistant position includes diverse opportunities for gaining and using a suite of biological, conservation, and outreach skills. This position reports to our Eastern Oregon Field Coordinator and will be based in Harney County. The ideal candidate will be able to identify birds by sight and by ear, or will be willing/able to learn to do so.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Biological Surveys: Conduct bird surveys on and around Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Bird survey work may include songbird point counts, waterfowl surveys,
duck banding, shorebird surveys, Sandhill Crane Pair Counts, and marshbird surveys, depending on bird ID skills. ● Stewardship Work Parties: Work with the Eastern Oregon Field Coordinator to lead one stewardship work party, a Marshbird survey (Marsh Madness), and a Snowy Plover Survey at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding areas. ● Outreach: Assist with community outreach, including Bird Scouts (a birding program for local youth), monthly birding programs, programs like Malheur After Dark, and social justice initiatives with the Rural Alliance for Diversity. ● Conservation Policy: Opportunity to attend collaborative meetings with Portland Audubon staff, in order to gain experience with collaborative policy work. ● Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: ● Recent or current Graduate or Undergraduate student in biological sciences, wildlife conservation, wetland ecology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field; ● Ability to identify birds by sight and ear; ● Familiarity with bird survey protocols (or willingness to learn them), map reading, and GPS navigation skills; ● Professionalism in written and oral communications; ● Ability to follow instructions and work independently to carry out a task; ● Demonstrated initiative engaging and working with people from diverse walks of life with a particular focus on engaging rural communities in conservation initiatives; ● Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; ● Experience working with and leading volunteers is strongly preferred Working Conditions: ● Ability to hike several miles per day under remote conditions. ● Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to drive on remote, unpaved roads. Access to government vehicle will be provided for some work.
